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Colombia at the crossroads

It is vital to show solidarity with Colombia's at-risk human rights lawyers, says Katie de Kauwe

Justice is the first of our human rights

David Kirwan welcomes the challenge to increased civil court fees and the renewed push to bring back legal aid

Legal aid work won't mark you for life, trainees

Russell Conway mourns the loss of trainees who are turning their backs on legal aid firms

Infographics: Solicitor statistics

Law Society's annual report shows an increase in the number of practising solicitors, but female and black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) practitioners continue to be under-represented

Associate Announcement: Bentley car promotion – they're literally givin' em away

By Jamie Fearnley, creative and freelance writer specialising in the automotive industry

Bestowing chattels

Finding a piece of art that will increase in value is a tricky undertaking, but it can be equally difficult to pass it down to the next generation

Better healthcare for all

It is reassuring that the main political parties have identified funding and the delivery of care as areas in need of attention, but it's tricky to find any substance behind their promises

State of the nation

News that the number of training contracts was reduced by nearly 12.5 per cent between 2004 and 2014 may be a surprise to many, but it really shouldn't be.