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Liz Truss becomes first female Lord Chancellor

Historic appointment replaces Michael Gove at Ministry of Justice, but can she solve the government's human rights riddle? John van der Luit-Drummond reports

Political engagement: Damned if you do, damned if you don't

From the UK's withdrawal from the EU to the Labour leadership ballot, the legal profession's involvement in political events is proving unpopular, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

New government must tackle 'dying' legal aid system

Campaigners rue cuts which have left thousands without access to justice, writes Matthew Rogers

'Harry Potter' lawyer Blacker struck off

Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) proves seven of eight allegations

The worsening work stress pandemic

Just as stress spreads like a contagion, so can wellbeing and resilience, as long as firms take the right steps to foster them, writes Dr Alicia Fortinberry

Sexual harassment and discrimination still rife at the Bar

Over two-thirds of barristers considered quitting the Bar after experiencing bullying behaviour

CMA: Consumers in the dark over cost of legal services

Regulatory framework does not significantly impede competition, says market report

Let sleeping judges lie

Richard Barr warns overworked solicitors about the dangers of sleep deprivation and the dire consequences of falling asleep on the job