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Solicitors Journal's first CPD survey since the new regime was introduced in November 2016 reveals a profession struggling to come to grips with a far less prescriptive system

Why lawyers need to develop soft skills

It started with the Legal Services Act and the financial downturn. Now, with the advent of technology and changing consumer habits, lawyers are finally taking business skills a lot more seriously, says Edward O'Rourke

Sheffield Hallam University launches non-profit ABS

Sheffield Hallam University has launched a fully regulated law firm to give law students work experience during their studies.

Bare essentials: why students should get involved in pro bono

Pro bono work places volunteers in front of real clients and allows them to develop practical legal skills — and it should form a vital part of law students' education, says Emma Goodwin

Managing mental health in law firms

Making sure mental health is systematically included in the agenda at management meetings helps start the conversation that will allow you to pick up the issue before it's too late, says Paul Bennett

Great expectations: the problem with SQE

With the new 'super-exam' set to go live in 2021, it's now up to the Legal Services Board to insist on essential clarification before giving it the green light, says Dr Jessica Guth

SRA chief defends new super-exam

The Solicitors Qualifying Exam will “improve standards” and “give greater confidence in the solicitor qualification”, the chief executive of the Solicitors Regulation Authority said last month.

'The Clash Question'

Adam Hattersley offers advice to trainee solicitors worried about not being retained by their firms