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Immigration lawyers see rise in UK citizenship requests

Amid uncertainty over Britain's future, European expats fear for their residency status ahead of Brexit vote, reports Matthew Rogers

Professional bodies best placed to tackle money laundering, says Law Society

SRA claims for independence from Chancery Lane rebutted in ongoing regulatory battle

Lord Sumption: Legal specialisation is 'bogus'

Supreme Court justice reflects on the importance of cross-fertilisation between practice areas

Former DLA Piper chief to improve young offenders' rehabilitation

Sir Nigel Knowles highlights the importance of rebuilding the lives of young people

A pale imitation of justice

An increasing inequality of arms and a 'pot luck' approach to supporting unrepresented defendants is putting the integrity of the justice system at risk, says Penelope Gibbs

A very Modern Transport Bill

Lucy McCormick assesses what is likely to make it into the pioneering Bill and what high-flying tech is already being used by car manufacturers

In discussion: Brexit

With debate over the UK's continuing participation in the European Union hotting up, Solicitors Journal invites its readers to explain which way they are voting come the 23 June referendum. Can they persuade you?

The latest 'must have' for junior lawyers is sector experience

Benjamin Fraser on why clients are increasing their demand for industry-specific knowledge