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Johnson opens new front in war on ‘lefty lawyers’

Written By - Ali Hameed - October 08,2020

The prime minister today broadened his government's attack on 'lefty human rights lawyers' by publicly accusing them of hampering the criminal justice process. The Law Society said his 'divisive language' puts lawyers and their clients at risk.

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Claims numbers plummet during pandemic but volumes expected to surge

Written By - Ali Hameed - September 08,2020

The immediate aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic had a predictably massive effect on civil justice, with the number of claims dropping off a cliff across the board.

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Why Digital Transformation Always Needs To Start With Customers First

Written By - Mathew Woolley - September 04,2020

Customers’ expectations, preferences, changing patterns in how and why they purchase need to be the core of any digital transformation effort.

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Listed firms shed millions in value since start of lockdown

Written By - Ali Hameed - September 02,2020

Millions of pounds have been wiped off the value of the leading listed law firms since the pandemic hit, new research shows.

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Warnings of 'ghost towns' if staff do not return to the office

Written By - Mathew Woolley - August 28,2020

City centres could become "ghost towns" if the prime minister does not do more to encourage workers to go back to the office, the head of the CBI says.

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Why workers in some countries are more comfortable about returning to the office

Written By - Mathew Woolley - August 27,2020

The pandemic brought a huge shift to remote working and attitudes are diverging about what happens next

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Legal Aid Agency to extend crime contracts

Written By - Nathan Green - August 27,2020

The Law Society has welcomed the Legal Aid Agency's decision to extend crime contracts by 12 months in light of wider work being done to reform criminal legal aid. However, it has called on the government to reverse a 8.75% fee cut to incentivise beleagur

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Government finds £3.1m to support litigants in person

Written By - Nathan Green - August 20,2020

The Ministry of Justice has announced a £3.1m grant to provide more support to litigants in person in what it described as a ‘key milestone’ in its legal support action plan.

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Covid-19 protocol encourages 'positive behaviours' in clinical negligence litigation

Written By - Ali Hameed - August 20,2020

Bodies representing different interests in clinical negligence claims have collaborated on a protocol to encourage claimant and defendant lawyers to behave 'positively' during the pandemic.

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New research shows video games improve literacy

Written By - Matthew Woolley - August 13,2020

35% of the respondents said that playing games made them better readers

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Google Lookout: App reads grocery labels for blind people

Written By - Mathew Woolley - August 13,2020

Google's AI can now identify food in the supermarket, in a move designed to help the visually impaired.

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SRA closes national firm Kingly

Written By - Nathan Green - August 13,2020

National firm Kingly Solicitors Limited, which has 16 offices across the United Kingdom, has been shut down by the regulator.

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SRA shuts down West Midlands firm

Written By - Chyna Hunter - August 13,2020

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has staged its fifth intervention in the space of 24 hours, shutting down a West Midlands firm in order to ‘protect the interest of clients’.

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Revenues rebound by 20% in June, but still down on last year

Written By - Ali Hameed - August 13,2020

Latest official economic statistics show that legal sector revenues grew strongly in June - but were still well down on the same month last year. However the sector's downturn is far less severe than that of the economy as a whole.

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Government U-turn over immigration fee reform

Written By - Ali Hameed - August 13,2020

The lord chancellor is to revoke a controversial fixed fee regime for immigration and asylum appeals work after one of the country’s biggest legal aid firms commenced judicial review proceedings.

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Solicitor probate applications must go online, government proposes

Written By - Ali Hameed - August 11,2020

All probate applications made by solicitors would have to be conducted online under Ministry of Justice proposals to encourage practitioners to go digital.

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A fragile profession

Written By - Chyna Hunter - August 07,2020

Lawyer Health and Wellbeing: How the legal profession is tackling stress and creating resiliency

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Big firms recall most furloughed staff - but job losses loom

Written By - Nathan Green - August 06,2020

After closing offices, furloughing staff, cutting salaries and suspending partner pay earlier this year, the legal profession has begun to relax its coronavirus measures. However, as firms forecast a difficult year ahead, the future for hundreds of solici

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Coronavirus latest: 80% of home workers want to carry on after pandemic despite Government push to get staff back to the office

Written By - Mathew Woolley - August 06,2020

Most people working at home during the coronavirus lockdown say that it has made them more productive

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The future of work is flexible - says new study

Written By - Mathew Woolley - August 06,2020

New research from the University of Kent and the University of Birmingham has found that mass homeworking during the COVID-19 lockdown has presented significant challenges for parents, particularly mothers, but has also changed the way that many people in

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Furloughs and freezes: Latest on firms' Covid-19 responses

Written By - Ali Hameed - August 06,2020

Staff at top firms have begun to return to the office, but the future for hundreds of furloughed solicitors and business services staff remains unclear.

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Coronavirus: UK services sector grows at fastest pace since 2015

Written By - Michael Khan - August 05,2020

The UK’s services sector emerged from the doldrums of the coronavirus crisis and returned to growth in July, with activity expanding at its fastest pace since 2015.

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Clinical negligence claims costs soar as motor claims decline continues

Written By - Nathan Green - August 05,2020

Claimant legal costs for clinical cases rose by 12.5% in 2019/20, according to figures published by the body responsible for defending them.

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Top 10 Tips for working at home

Written By - Mathew Woolley - August 04,2020

Our top tips for how to survive the virus apocalypse & still get your 9-5 work routine complete without killing the kids or yourself.

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Care sector faces ‘alarming’ staff shortages under new immigration rules

Written By - Madison Beaumont - August 03,2020

A group representing the health and social care sector has expressed ‘grave’ concern about the number of staff care homes would be able to recruit when the new points-based immigration system comes in.

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A new world of work

Written By - Nathan Green - August 03,2020

As lockdown restrictions ease, the general consensus is that the government’s furlough scheme has only delayed inevitable redundancies. But many working in legal recruitment remain cautiously optimistic, reports Maria Shahid

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UK sees spike in IT job advertisements as lockdown eases

Written By - Mathew Woolley - August 03,2020

The number of active job postings in the UK topped a million this week, according to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

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Coronavirus: Growth in UK private sector hits five-year high amid 'surge' in business activity

Written By - Michael Kahn - July 27,2020

Growth in the UK’s private sector hit a five-year high in July following a “surge” in business activity that will raise hopes of a strong recovery from the depths of the coronavirus crisis.

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UK economy shrinks by a fifth as coronavirus lockdown toll revealed

Written By - Madison Beaumont - July 14,2020

The British economy shrank by almost a fifth between March and May as the country went into coronavirus lockdown, stark new figures reveal.

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Tools to help you get back to a new normal

Written By - Madison Beaumont - July 14,2020

The Law Society is ready to help our members play their role in helping Britain’s economy and society recover from the pandemic. We have launched a new initiative, Return, Restart and Recovery – the three ‘Rs’ – promoting and supporting the role of the so

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Whiplash Reforms delayed till April 2021

Written By - Nathan Green - May 04,2020

April 2021 the new launch date for Whilplash Reforms. Or is it?

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Whiplash diagnosis to be allowed by video link

Written By - Liam Bolton - March 25,2020

Whiplash diagnosis is to be allowed by video examination in the latest concession to the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis.

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Law firms adjust to Covid-19 crisis

Written By - Joshua Watts - March 23,2020

Law firms say staff remain upbeat and resilient in the face of unprecedented working restrictions caused by the coronavirus crisis.

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Coronavirus latest: Longer trials halted but hearings continue

Written By - Liam Bolton - March 18,2020

The judiciary has made its latest attempt to address concerns about courts remaining open during the current crisis.

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New Guidance on Conveyancing Transactions

Written By - Adam Parkin - March 17,2020

Several queries about the impact of the coronavirus on conveyancing transactions has prompted the Law Society to issue guidance.

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Coronavirus: City giants tell staff to stay at home

Written By - Joshua Watts - March 16,2020

City giants Allen & Overy and Baker McKenzie have told staff to work from home until at least the end of March to combat the spread of co...

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Solicitors' role in reform proposals over housing disputes

Written By - Joshua Watts - March 09,2020

A new disputes service is at the heart of proposals from Justice to tackle housing disputes.

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'Astonishing breakthrough': Munby hails access to family justice data

Written By - Liam Bolton - March 04,2020

A national support service representing children in family court cases has opened up its data to researchers as part of wider efforts to...

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Electronically signed deeds are legal, lord chancellor confirms

Written By - Joshua Watts - March 03,2020

Documents signed electronically - even when a statutory requirement for a signature predates the digital age - have legal force in Engla...

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Whiplash reforms delayed until August

Written By - Hassan Ditta - February 27,2020

Justice secretary Robert Buckland QC MP has finally confirmed that the RTA portal for whiplash claims is being delayed

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Breaking: MoJ to confirm whiplash reform delays today

Written By - Liam Bolton - February 27,2020

Breaking: MoJ to confirm whiplash reform delays today

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Speculation mounts over RTA portal delay

Written By - Joshua Watts - February 24,2020

The Ministry of Justice was believed to be poised to announce a delay to the implementation of its much-vaunted reforms of the handling o...

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Active conveyancers at record low

Written By - Yoned Khan - February 24,2020

The number of active conveyancing firms in England and Wales fell to a record low of 3,920 in the last quarter of 2019

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Housing Stock Returns As Confidence Improves

Written By - Liam Bolton - February 18,2020

New instructions, housing supply, buyer enquiries and agreed sales all increased in January as the UK enjoys a post-Brexit boom in activity.

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SRA finds huge discrepancy in law school pass rates

Written By - Yoned Khan - February 17,2020

Law school pass rates range from 100% to under 30% depending on where you study, a report by the Solicitors Regulation Authority revealed.

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Firm’s £8m Nottingham deal is eighth acquisition in less than two years

Written By - Joshua Watts - February 17,2020

Listed firm Knights plc has announced yet another acquisition – this time worth up to £8.3m – as it continues to increase its footprint...

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New cap on compensation fund to stem biggest losses

Written By - Liam Bolton - February 14,2020

New cap on compensation fund to stem biggest losses

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The importance of research skills in the brave new world of legal tech

Written By - Yoned Khan - February 11,2020

Christopher O’Connor, head of segment and product marketing at LexisNexis, shares his thoughts

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Delay the Solicitors Qualifying Exam, law lecturers demand

Written By - Joshua Watts - February 10,2020

Law lecturers have called for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) to be delayed, claiming young people are making 'potentially life chan...

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UK set to introduce ‘Jack’s Law’

Written By - Hassan Ditta - February 05,2020

Parents who suffer the devastating loss of a child will be entitled to 2 weeks’ statutory leave.

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Don’t look at grades and universities, social mobility tsar tells firms

Written By - Joshua Watts - February 05,2020

Law firms should remove the names, grades and universities of candidates from application forms in order to tackle the UK’s ‘stagnant soc...

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High Court orders HMCTS to fund lay advocates

Written By - Liam Bolton - February 05,2020

Courts & Tribunals Service has been ordered by the High Court to fund lay advocates for parents of a baby at the centre of care proceedings.

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Inside the new alternative law school backed by some of the profession’s biggest names

Written By - Yoned Khan - February 03,2020

College of Legal Practice CEO Giles Proctor outlines a vision for the SQE that is winning prominent admirers.

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Legal Sector Among Best Industries For Hiring In 2020

Written By - Yoned Khan - February 03,2020

The latest report from CV-Library reveals that job applications in the legal sector have increased by 14.5% in the last year

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Flexibility in the Legal Sector

Written By - Hassan Ditta - January 29,2020

Having a good work-life balance is really important for many of us nowadays.

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Conveyancing referral fees move up the agenda

Written By - Liam Bolton - January 29,2020

Estate agents could be forced to disclose details about referral fees if they have failed to comply with National Trading Standards guidance

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DWF adds 360 staff through £14.2m outsourcing acquisition

Written By - Joshua Watts - January 29,2020

Listed international firm DWF today announced the acquisition of a legal outsourcing business for a deal which could be worth £14.2m...

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Thousands go online to apply for divorce

Written By - Joshua Watts - January 22,2020

Tens of thousands of people have applied online to get divorced since the application process was digitised, a family lawyer has discovered.

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Bar 'at breaking point', new research suggests

Written By - Yoned Khan - January 21,2020

Barristers are ‘surprisingly bullish’ about their future careers given cuts to legal aid, falling fees and ever more demanding clients...

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How to find the perfect role for you in 2020!

Written By - Hassan Ditta - January 20,2020

Have a look at our tips and hints to help you kick-start the new year!

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MoJ finally opens refund scheme for court fees

Written By - Liam Bolton - January 17,2020

MoJ finally opens refund scheme for court fees

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Divorce reform swiftly returns to parliament

Written By - Joshua Watts - January 15,2020

The government has swiftly put long-awaited divorce reform back on the agenda after reintroducing legislation to end what the justice...

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Simplifying Immigration Rules 'could save government £70m'

Written By - Yoned Khan - January 15,2020

The Law Commission has told the government that it could save £70m over a decade by simplifying the Immigration Rules

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Magic circle firms fall out of M&A top 10 rankings

Written By - Joshua Watts - January 07,2020

For the first time in at least seven years, none of the magic circle firms have appeared in a list of the top 10 practices to advi...

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Legal aid practitioners test replacement billing system

Written By - Liam Bolton - January 07,2020

Practitioners have begun testing a replacement for the Legal Aid Agency's controversial online billing system, the Gazette has learned.

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City firms team up to provide SQE prep course

Written By - Yoned Khan - January 07,2020

Leading City practices have enlisted BPP law school to prepare trainees for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam.

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Claims portal testing under way as April deadline looms

Written By - Hassan Ditta - January 06,2020

Experts have warned it is highly unlikely the new system will be fully functional by the April deadline.

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Future of the Legal Workforce

Written By - Hassan Ditta - December 18,2019

The legal services market will need to adapt to a more deregulated environment and stronger commercial pressures!

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What Boris Johnson’s big majority means for the legal profession and those seeking to enter it

Written By - Yoned Khan - December 18,2019

Love him or loathe him, Boris Johnson has a great big majority and his Conservative government is set to bring about major changes...

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Legal aid practitioners test replacement billing system

Written By - Liam Bolton - December 18,2019

Practitioners have begun testing a replacement for the Legal Aid Agency's controversial online billing system, the Gazette has learned.

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AI revolution could cost 35,000 UK legal jobs - Law Society research

Written By - Liam Bolton - December 09,2019

Law’s 30-year employment boom could go into sharp reverse over the next decade, according to a study commissioned by the Law Society

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White collar crime prosecutions reach five-year low – despite rise in fraud reports

Written By - Joshua Watts - December 09,2019

White collar crime prosecutions have reached a five-year low, despite a surge in reported fraud cases, research has revealed.

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University of Law teams with quiz app to prepare students for SQE

Written By - Yoned Khan - December 09,2019

The University of Law has teamed up with an online learning platform which specialises in quizzes to prepare students for the SQE.

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10 tips for networking events

Written By - Hassan Ditta - December 04,2019

Here are ten points to bear in mind in order to excel when attending networking events.

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Record numbers of Solicitors have applied to be dual qualified.

Written By - Joshua Watts - December 02,2019

Unprecedented numbers of England and Wales-qualified solicitors have taken out an additional qualification in Ireland in 2019 – but there...

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Probate delays will be over by Christmas, claims HMCTS

Written By - Liam Bolton - December 02,2019

Probate delays will be over by Christmas, claims HMCTS

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Five questions to ask yourself before going freelance

Written By - Yoned Khan - December 02,2019

The option of becoming a freelance solicitor makes it cheaper and easier to set up and practise alone than ever before.

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SRA shelves immigration advice changes

Written By - Yoned Khan - November 26,2019

The Solicitor Regulation Authority agreed to delay rules that would have eased restrictions on how solicitors can provide immigration advice

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Football club fears for its future after £135k injury claim

Written By - Liam Bolton - November 25,2019

A football chairman says clubs across non-league fear for their futures after a court decision on an injured opponent.

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Examples of Competency Based Interview Questions

Written By - Hassan Ditta - November 20,2019

Follow these tips to ace any competency based questions in an interview!

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Extra sitting days ‘simply not enough’, says criminal bar

Written By - Yoned Khan - November 20,2019

The governments decision to increase court sitting days is ‘simply not enough’ the criminal bar has claimed, calling the extra days derisory

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Minimum pay for bar pupils on the rise

Written By - Joshua Watts - November 20,2019

Chambers in London must pay pupil barristers at least £18,866 a year from 2020, while pupils outside of London will receive a minimum of...

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Election threatens criminal legal aid review progress

Written By - Liam Bolton - November 18,2019

Next month's general election may jeopardise progress on a review of criminal legal aid fees, it has emerged.

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Is the PM’s deal good for solicitors?

Written By - Liam Bolton - November 13,2019

How does the PM’s recent deal with the EU shape up from the point of view of solicitors’ interests?

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How to decide between job offers!

Written By - Hassan Ditta - November 13,2019

It might sound like the dream but having two job offers on the table can make for a hard decision. Here are some points to consider!

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SQE still has a long way to go

Written By - Joshua Watts - November 13,2019

The Legal Services Board has listed concerns about the quality, cost and diversity impact of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam, suggesting...

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Election threatens criminal legal aid review progress

Written By - Yoned Khan - November 12,2019

Next month's general election may jeopardise progress on a review of criminal legal aid fees, it has emerged.

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How to find an employer you can believe in

Written By - Hassan Ditta - November 06,2019

We all want to work for a company that we can feel good about and that’s aligned with our core values.

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Tribunal workload slashed

Written By - Joshua Watts - November 06,2019

Projected sitting days for the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal in 2020 will be vastly down on the figures projected for this year.

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Take part in Pro Bono Week 2019

Written By - Yoned Khan - November 06,2019

This year's Pro Bono Week takes place from Monday 4 to Friday 8 November.

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Conveyancing app promises to revolutionise property marketing

Written By - Liam Bolton - November 06,2019

A technology firm working in the legal sector claims it is only a few months away from launching a service that will enable ‘instant conveya

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A few tips to help you get ready for a new job!

Written By - Hassan Ditta - October 30,2019

Even before you land your first interview, there are loads of things you can be doing to help you prepare for a change of job!

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Legal Interview Tips

Written By - Joshua Watts - October 30,2019

Before you go to the interview, spend several hours thoroughly researching the business. Don’t leave this until the night before as you...

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Government keen to test reservation agreements to cut conveyancing stress

Written By - Liam Bolton - October 29,2019

Reservation agreements to lock in home buyers and sellers to a transaction could be trialled by March, a lead government official has reveal

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Critical Thinking Skills Are Vital To Working In Law

Written By - Yoned Khan - October 29,2019

Legal training develops these abilities to a high level...

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Life as a Law Student - 7 things you should know!

Written By - Hassan Ditta - October 23,2019

Law is a great subject to study at university but it does have its challenges: here’s what you can expect.

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Appraising The Changes In Solicitor Qualification In The UK

Written By - Yoned Khan - October 23,2019

Whilst studying law is one of the most challenging disciplines that students can undertake in the UK, it also remains incredibly popular...

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Golden Rules of Negotiating

Written By - Joshua Watts - October 22,2019

Self-described “expert” lawyer-negotiators often enter negotiations with arguments intended to persuade the other side of the legitimacy...

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End in sight for probate delays

Written By - Liam Bolton - October 22,2019

Probate delays are ‘still not where they need to be’ but the situation is improving, the Law Society has commented after meeting with HM Cou

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7 Skills for a Successful Law Career

Written By - Joshua Watts - October 16,2019

Legal recruiters cite commercial awareness as one of the most important attributes a candidate can have. It basically means possessing...

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9 Questions You May Be Asked In A Law Interview

Written By - Hassan Ditta - October 15,2019

Just like in all job interviews, it pays to be prepared. Take a look at the following example questions and discover how to answer them!

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Land Registry: error data must not be used to punish firms

Written By - Liam Bolton - October 14,2019

HM Land Registry could share data on title application errors with the Solicitors Regulation Authority

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Government keen to test reservation agreements to cut conveyancing stress

Written By - Yoned Khan - October 14,2019

Reservation agreements to lock in home buyers and sellers to a transaction could be trialled by March, a lead government official revealed..

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10 Top Tips of Persuasion

Written By - Joshua Watts - October 08,2019

Persuasion is one if the most important skills in life for any legal professional, here are some top tips to remember when performing this art

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Legal sector faces £3.5bn hit from no-deal Brexit, says Law Society

Written By - Yoned Khan - October 07,2019

Disorderly exit could curb lawyers’ access to European market and imperil 10,000 jobs

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Brexit-related legislation surges - but mammoth task lies ahead

Written By - Liam Bolton - October 07,2019

Three times as many Brexit-related laws were passed in the first half of 2019 than in the preceding six months, figures suggest.

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Social mobility boost for aspiring Solicitors

Written By - Yoned Khan - October 03,2019

The Law Society urges aspiring solicitors facing hurdles to qualifying to apply for a place on Chancery Lane's social mobility scheme.

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How to answer, "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"

Written By - Yoned Khan - October 03,2019

This is how you can answer the common interview question.

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7 words that make you sound less confident in emails

Written By - Yoned Khan - October 03,2019

Delete these words from your email vocabulary if you want to get ahead.

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How to network your way to a training contract!

Written By - Hassan Ditta - October 02,2019

Don't underestimate the importance of networking!

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New justice minister backs £10k small claims limit

Written By - Liam Bolton - September 30,2019

New justice minister backs £10k small claims limit

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Can an Employer force you to serve the notice period after resignation?

Written By - Joshua Watts - September 30,2019

Can the Employer force you to serve the notice period after resignation? There is no way that the company can force you...

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Ten tips to remember on the day of your interview!

Written By - Hassan Ditta - September 25,2019

Don’t let nerves or lack of preparation jeopardise your chances of securing a legal role within a solicitors’ firm!

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Should you take that counteroffer?

Written By - Yoned Khan - September 25,2019

Here’s how to determine whether it makes more sense to stay or take that new job.

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15 Mindfulness Tips

Written By - Joshua Watts - September 25,2019

While most professional training involves how one can develop more skills, increasing the breadth of ability, mindfulness works on giving...

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5 Essential Skills A Law Degree Can Develop

Written By - Yoned Khan - September 18,2019

Studying law isn’t about being able to name the fifty most influential cases in contract law or reciting the Human Rights Act 1998...

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What are DPAs and how do they work?

Written By - Joshua Watts - September 18,2019

What are DPAs and how do they work?

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Regional Law Firms Doing Better Than City - Survey

Written By - Liam Bolton - September 17,2019

Amid political chaos, the sector has shown ‘remarkable resilience’, reports accounting firm Crowe’s Law Firm Benchmarking Survey 2019

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Everything You Need to Know about the Changes to Future Bar Training

Written By - Hassan Ditta - September 16,2019

The next two years will see a major overhaul of the established routes to legal qualification in England and Wales!

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5 Simple Mistakes Law Students Make

Written By - Yoned Khan - September 11,2019

Studying law isn’t just about the assignments and grades, but let’s face it, they are an important part of the law degree.

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Top tips for getting a Training Contract!

Written By - Hassan Ditta - September 11,2019

Follow our training contract tips to increase your chances of being successful in the recruitment process!

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Hot Legal Topics to research for an interview

Written By - Joshua Watts - September 10,2019

Hot Legal Topics to research for an interview

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Conveyancing regulator seeks to slash fees by 30%

Written By - Liam Bolton - September 04,2019

A specialist regulator has announced ambitions to cut its fees more than previously announced in a bid to become 'regulator of choice'.

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4 ways small law firms punch above their weight

Written By - Joshua Watts - September 04,2019

4 ways small law firms punch above their weight

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First law school unveils SQE course plans

Written By - Yoned Khan - September 03,2019

BPP is the first law school to reveal details of its conversion course to prepare non-law graduates for the solicitors’ ‘super-exam’...

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Different ways to network

Written By - Joshua Watts - August 30,2019

Different ways to network

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Law Society's warning over leasehold costs curbs

Written By - Yoned Khan - August 28,2019

Restricting the right of landlords to recover non-litigation costs in leasehold enfranchisement claims...

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Solicitors to blame for probate delays - HMCTS

Written By - Liam Bolton - August 28,2019

Faulty applications from solicitors are the cause of delays of more than six weeks for grants of Probate.

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8 skills you need for a successful legal career!

Written By - Hassan Ditta - August 27,2019

Employers aren’t just looking at the hard skills you learn through law school; they want candidates who show exemplary transferable skills.

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Legal Sector Is One Of The Best For Hiring In Right Now

Written By - Hassan Ditta - August 21,2019

If you’re looking to ramp up your hiring efforts this summer then now is definitely the right time, as new data from CV-Library, reveals that applications for legal jobs jumped up by a staggering 19.9% in the second quarter of 2019.

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Leeds on the Rise

Written By - Joshua Watts - August 19,2019

Leeds is the fastest growing major legal centre in the UK, surpassing the City of London, Manchester and Birmingham

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Conveyancing Protocol Takes Effect Today

Written By - Liam Bolton - August 19,2019

The Law Society has today, Monday 19th August launched its Conveyancing Protocol 2019, which has replaced the previous 2011 version.

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8 easy tweaks that will make you so much more productive!

Written By - Yoned Khan - August 09,2019

Productivity and leadership coach Ellen Faye reveals some of the best tips for becoming more efficient.

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Aspiring lawyers shouldn’t underestimate the power of networking

Written By - Yoned Khan - August 09,2019

A panel of experts reveal their tops tips to training contract success

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UK house price rises accelerate in February - Nationwide

Written By - Sam Haynes - March 03,2017

UK house prices accelerated in February, with property values rising by 4.5% in a year

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5 Signs That You've Made the Right Hire

Written By - Channon Sharples - September 30,2014

If your new staff member shows most or all of the following characteristics, you’ll be able to thank yourselves...

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10 Common Mistakes When Applying for a Training Contract

Written By - Channon Sharples - July 08,2014

The importance of applying for a Training Contract is crucial and you must avoid these mistakes...

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What Can I Legally Be Asked at An Interview?

Written By - Channon Sharples - July 02,2014

To help you know exactly what can and can’t be asked, here’s a list of questions which may not legally be acceptable...

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How Do You Know If Your Career Has Stalled?

Written By - Channon Sharples - June 27,2014

Remember that you alone have the power to change the direction of your career...

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Four Reason Why Recruiter's Don't Call You Back

Written By - Channon Sharples - June 27,2014

Ever wondered why a recruiter hasn't got back to you? Read on to find out the main reasons...

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Interview Questions - Be Prepared

Written By - Channon Sharples - June 24,2014

Going into an interview you need to know the questions and prepare your answers, keep reading for the most common interview questions...

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Revealed: What Recruiters Really Want to see in Your CV

Written By - Channon Sharples - June 13,2014

Keep reading to see what Reed found out when they asked over 300 employers what their likes and dislikes are when it comes down to CVs

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Studying Law

Written By - Channon Sharples - June 12,2014

Our top 4 reasons for studying law!

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What does it mean to be employable?

Written By - John - May 23,2014

A few of us non-traditional, mold-breaker, non-conformist, square pegs in a land of round holes occasionally jokingly refer to ourselves...

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