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OpinionHow we are helping solicitors get on to the bench
Law Society and its Solicitor Judges Division have been advocating for greater diversity in the judiciary and are determined to lead the efforts to increase the number of solicitor judges.
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Nobody should think their background prevents a career in law
Profession has long been regarded by many as reserved for the upper echelons of society.
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Law plus lifestyle
Employers know offering more money and the chance to move up does not cut it any more - at least not on its own.
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A thoughtful guide to improving diversity
Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession | The Centre for Legal Leadership and Globe Law and Business
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A tale of two countries
There was much of interest for solicitors in the recent Queen’s speech.
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Careers Counsellor: Q&A
Advice from our panel on explaining your financial history to the SRA and extending a career break.
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Letters roundup - 27 January 2020
A culture of fear and making merry: your letters to the editor.
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You can’t force staff to have fun if they don’t want to
Efforts to engender a team spirit and make colleagues feel special are great, but only if it’s welcome.
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The end is nigh for barristers. Again
The bar is on its last legs – or so says information provider LexisNexis.
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Why are disabled people seemingly ‘unexpected’ in the legal profession?
Fairness in recruitment has been identified as a problematic area for disabled people.
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Independent variable
What if, by some devolutionary concession, Scotland opts out of Supreme Court jurisdiction?
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Is ‘Helen’s law’ an empty gesture?
Unless panel members ignore the Parole Board’s own guidance, it is hard to see what difference the legislation will make.
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Time to tackle the law’s drinking culture
Junior Lawyers Division launches its guidance on creating a healthy drinking culture in the workplace.
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Creating a future that is female-shaped
Alison Herbert and Dr Phyl Hughes review titles by Caroline Criado-Perez, Mary Portas and Michelle Obama.
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Letters roundup - 20 January 2020
Clarity on immigration advice and tackling domestic abuse: your letters to the editor.
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Blog: Mother in law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: maternity leave advice.
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Cameras in court risks chucking judges under the bus
It’s laudible to increase understanding of the justice system - but without context this move is dangerous.
