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Could it be magic on the high street?

Students are missing a trick if they think only larger law firms can offer them great career opportunities, says Laura McIlduff

Why the Nigel Evans case could affect the entire legal system

From time to time, a case emerges that raises the question as to who should pay a defendant's legal costs on their acquittal.

Cut and dried?

Is this the last resort for children left out of a parent's will, ask James Lister and Katelyn Warner

Trustees: assume nothing and monitor developments

New regulation has an impact on trusts from both the US and the EU, says Lucy Brennan

Forget me not

As lawyers, we spend immeasurable time and money promoting ourselves, our services and reminding clients that we are here to help them.

A primary education in client service

We all need someone to hold our hands from time to time, says Claire Currie, as she tries to find a school for her son

Traffic jam

The working day never ends if you go by email flow, so we must find ways of keeping on top of messages and, perhaps, try speaking to people, says Geraint Jones

No contest

Now Heather Ilott's lengthy circumnavigation of the courts appears to be over, what is the benefit of forfeiture clauses in protecting an estate, asks Lloyd Junor