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Give diversity a voice

More women should be taking centre stage at flagship events, argues Dana Denis-Smith

Shaping the future

Kayleigh Leonie challenges junior solicitors to get involved in the law society and play a direct role in shaping the future of their profession

WEIGHING UP THE TRUE MEANING OF NO-FAULT DIVORCE

No-fault divorces will sap the foundations of the traditional meaning of marriage, argues Charles Chatterjee

Why the legal aid disruptors are worth their weight in gold

The #TakeYourMPToWork campaign has attracted a positive response from MPs willing to observe first-hand why comprehensive legal advice is so vital, says David Kirwan

The Big Four: a bigger threat to law firms than technology

A sticking plaster approach: Civil Liability Act reforms trivialise the injured

Government has allowed itself to be duped by the powerful insurance lobby and set its sights on the injured and vulnerable, the easier option says Qamar Anwar

Lost in translation: securing interpreters in family proceedings

Legally aided parties should arrange interpretation themselves to avoid the costs and delays often incurred by last minute cancellation, suggests district judge Stephen Parker

Mental health: time to walk the talk

It is one thing to discuss mental health issues affecting younger lawyers, but stakeholders now need to take more decisive action, urges Amy Clowrey