Former trainee solicitor Tamara Rossi has launched an online petition demanding the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Law Society overhaul their procedures for dealing with bullying in law
Applicants must have a wellbeing policy in place and be able to demonstrate their commitment to providing mental health support
Firms too often make the mistake of filling leadership roles based on seniority rather than the ability to take the business forward, writes David Cliff
Amanda Hamilton explains why the legal profession needs to embrace all paralegals, not just those who aspire to become solicitors
We all make choices that discriminate against one group in favour of another. But we can reduce the negative effects to create working environments where such choices are less likely to affect final hiring decisions, writes Sarah Winship
Adam Hattersley offers advice to trainee solicitors worried about not being retained by their firms
With competition in the legal market and barriers to making partner increasing, a selection of senior lawyers give some practical guidance to junior practitioners with aspirations of advancement. John van der Luit-Drummond reports
Brexit will pose a challenge for those providing property services, but with business booming in Manchester, North West law firms are well placed to ride out any market volatility, believes Mary Nowell
Clear advice and effective communication are key to being a good solicitor, advises Roisin Harper
Winner will have her story recorded for the First 100 Years digital museum, alongside other legal trailblazers
