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7 Jun 2016

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?

7 Jun 2016

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

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

7 Jun 2016

Where have Cameron's promised reforms to EU membership gone?

The foundations were non-existent for the prime minister's red card and emergency brake on benefits policies, writes Thom Brooks

7 Jun 2016

From the Archive - May 30, 1896

The inequality of sentences

7 Jun 2016

Gender pay reporting a top concern for employers

Companies urged to plan ahead before new regulations come into force

7 Jun 2016

Evolving your firm's artificial intelligence from carthorse to racehorse

In part two of a two-part series, Chrissie Lightfoot dissects the bridge between sedentary technology and the robot lawyer who could take your job within a couple of years

7 Jun 2016

What The Archers can teach 'us about grandparents' rights

The Radio 4 soap has highlighted the effects of divorce on the wider family; Elizabeth Fletcher discusses the legal position of grandparents hoping to maintain contact

7 Jun 2016

Putting a value on legal practices

Andrew Roberts considers how firms can prepare for potential mergers and avoid the mistakes and unrealistic expectations of others