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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.
Read MoreClaims 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.
Read MoreWhy 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.
Read MoreListed 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.
Read MoreWarnings 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.
Read MoreWhy 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
Read MoreLegal 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
Read MoreGovernment 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.
Read MoreCovid-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.
Read MoreNew 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
Read MoreGoogle 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.
Read MoreSRA 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.
Read MoreSRA 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’.
Read MoreRevenues 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.
Read MoreGovernment 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.
Read MoreSolicitor 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.
Read MoreA fragile profession
Written By - Chyna Hunter - August 07,2020
Lawyer Health and Wellbeing: How the legal profession is tackling stress and creating resiliency
Read MoreBig 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
Read MoreCoronavirus 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreFurloughs 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.
Read MoreCoronavirus: 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.
Read MoreClinical 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.
Read MoreTop 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.
Read MoreCare 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.
Read MoreA 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
Read MoreUK 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).
Read MoreCoronavirus: 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.
Read MoreUK 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.
Read MoreTools 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
Read MoreWhiplash Reforms delayed till April 2021
Written By - Nathan Green - May 04,2020
April 2021 the new launch date for Whilplash Reforms. Or is it?
Read MoreWhiplash 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.
Read MoreLaw 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.
Read MoreCoronavirus 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.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreCoronavirus: 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...
Read MoreSolicitors' 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.
Read More'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...
Read MoreElectronically 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...
Read MoreWhiplash 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
Read MoreBreaking: MoJ to confirm whiplash reform delays today
Written By - Liam Bolton - February 27,2020
Breaking: MoJ to confirm whiplash reform delays today
Read MoreSpeculation 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...
Read MoreActive 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
Read MoreHousing 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.
Read MoreSRA 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.
Read MoreFirm’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...
Read MoreNew cap on compensation fund to stem biggest losses
Written By - Liam Bolton - February 14,2020
New cap on compensation fund to stem biggest losses
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreDelay 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...
Read MoreUK 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.
Read MoreDon’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...
Read MoreHigh 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.
Read MoreInside 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.
Read MoreLegal 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
Read MoreFlexibility 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.
Read MoreConveyancing 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
Read MoreDWF 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...
Read MoreThousands 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.
Read MoreBar '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...
Read MoreHow 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!
Read MoreMoJ finally opens refund scheme for court fees
Written By - Liam Bolton - January 17,2020
MoJ finally opens refund scheme for court fees
Read MoreDivorce 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...
Read MoreSimplifying 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
Read MoreMagic 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...
Read MoreLegal 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.
Read MoreCity 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.
Read MoreClaims 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.
Read MoreFuture 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!
Read MoreWhat 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...
Read MoreLegal 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.
Read MoreAI 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
Read MoreWhite 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.
Read MoreUniversity 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.
Read More10 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.
Read MoreRecord 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...
Read MoreProbate delays will be over by Christmas, claims HMCTS
Written By - Liam Bolton - December 02,2019
Probate delays will be over by Christmas, claims HMCTS
Read MoreFive 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.
Read MoreSRA 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
Read MoreFootball 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.
Read MoreExamples of Competency Based Interview Questions
Written By - Hassan Ditta - November 20,2019
Follow these tips to ace any competency based questions in an interview!
Read MoreExtra 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
Read MoreMinimum 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...
Read MoreElection 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.
Read MoreIs 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?
Read MoreHow 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!
Read MoreSQE 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...
Read MoreElection 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.
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreTribunal 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.
Read MoreTake 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.
Read MoreConveyancing 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
Read MoreA 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!
Read MoreLegal 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...
Read MoreGovernment 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
Read MoreCritical Thinking Skills Are Vital To Working In Law
Written By - Yoned Khan - October 29,2019
Legal training develops these abilities to a high level...
Read MoreLife 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.
Read MoreAppraising 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...
Read MoreGolden 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...
Read MoreEnd 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
Read More7 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...
Read More9 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!
Read MoreLand 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
Read MoreGovernment 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..
Read More10 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
Read MoreLegal 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
Read MoreBrexit-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.
Read MoreSocial 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.
Read MoreHow 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.
Read More7 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.
Read MoreHow to network your way to a training contract!
Written By - Hassan Ditta - October 02,2019
Don't underestimate the importance of networking!
Read MoreNew justice minister backs £10k small claims limit
Written By - Liam Bolton - September 30,2019
New justice minister backs £10k small claims limit
Read MoreCan 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...
Read MoreTen 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!
Read MoreShould 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.
Read More15 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...
Read More5 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...
Read MoreWhat are DPAs and how do they work?
Written By - Joshua Watts - September 18,2019
What are DPAs and how do they work?
Read MoreRegional 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
Read MoreEverything 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!
Read More5 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.
Read MoreTop 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!
Read MoreHot Legal Topics to research for an interview
Written By - Joshua Watts - September 10,2019
Hot Legal Topics to research for an interview
Read MoreConveyancing 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'.
Read More4 ways small law firms punch above their weight
Written By - Joshua Watts - September 04,2019
4 ways small law firms punch above their weight
Read MoreFirst 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’...
Read MoreDifferent ways to network
Written By - Joshua Watts - August 30,2019
Different ways to network
Read MoreLaw 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...
Read MoreSolicitors 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.
Read More8 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.
Read MoreLegal 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.
Read MoreLeeds 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
Read MoreConveyancing 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.
Read More8 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.
Read MoreAspiring 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
Read MoreUK 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
Read More5 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...
Read More10 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...
Read MoreWhat 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...
Read MoreHow 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...
Read MoreFour 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...
Read MoreInterview 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...
Read MoreRevealed: 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
Read MoreStudying Law
Written By - Channon Sharples - June 12,2014
Our top 4 reasons for studying law!
Read MoreWhat 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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