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Bright idea: apprenticeships capture intelligent people who wouldn't normally be on the radar

Litigants face an uphill battle

Barclays settling with Guardian Care Homes in the recent Libor-linked court case is not a big surprise.

Back of the net

Real lawyers and traditional values count for something, decides Kerry Underwood, as he shares in the victory of his local football club

Life experience is needed to guide divorcing couples

Can students and trainees manage client expectations as confidently as experienced solicitors, asks Paula McMullan

Hindsight is not a wonderful thing in estate planning

Couples may snub a marriage certificate but they must write a will or risk losing property and assets, says Adam Draper

How to launch your next career as a non-executive director

By Beverly Landais, Marketing and Business Development Director, Saunderson House

Turning over a new leaf for families and the justice system

Major changes could remedy many problems, but centralised administration may be impractical for separating parents involved in court proceedings, says Joanna Pratt

Zero hours: the prospect of work is tempting but is it a fair deal?

Parliament must consider how to respond to both the prevalence and reported vices of zero-hours contracts, while balancing business needs with proper protection for workers, says Patrick Green QC

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