‘One of them actually delivered a speech’
The legal profession was now open to women, but accessing its toilets, canteens and clubs took longer.
Failing the test
Official reports on the ‘super-exam’ pilot raise far more questions than they answer, says the Association of Law Teachers. The SRA must disclose more information to assess whether the new SQE will be fit for purpose.
SFO’s approach to deferred prosecution agreements
Serious Fraud Office’s latest agreement comes at a time of increased anxiety among corporates and individuals about its use of DPAs.
SDT decisions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
Enforcing arbitral awards against foreign states
Civil procedure.
Who’s paying?
Most, but not all, of the Square Mile heavyweights are now accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.
Revolving door
Average tenure for lord chancellors at Petty France is brief, but this wasn’t always the case.
Fighting on two fronts
Plight of seriously injured military personnel who seek compensation from the MoD when their careers are cut short by negligence isn’t vocalised enough.
Contingency plan
A contingent legal aid fund: talked and written about for decades, to no avail.
In praise of takedown artists
Burford battle shows the market can be the best regulator.
Time to stop looking at exam results
A Level, or even GCSE results, shouldn’t be the first filter applied to candidates wanting to enter the legal profession.
Myanmar: reasons for optimism
Lawyers are fighting for the rule of law despite a climate of corruption and fear.
Wellbeing? Well done
Judge should be praised for his memo on work-life balance in the Central Family Court.
News focus
News focus: Charity case
With income down amid waning interest, this is a worrying time for SBA – the Solicitors’ Charity. But the organisation’s new CEO remains convinced the organisation still has plenty to offer.
How to: use gender-neutral language
By writing ‘Dear Sirs’, some lawyers feel they are holding out against political correctness. But the battle against gender-neutral language is surely a losing cause, reports Melanie Newman
How to leave work at the front door
Switching off from the office will make you happier and more productive, but this is easier said than done. Katharine Freeland offers some top tips about how to strike a healthy work/life balance
How to: make the most of PR
A public relations strategy need not just be for the very largest practices – in a crowded market, firms of all sizes are seeking ways to stand out. Eduardo Reyes reports
A dirty war for supremacy
Counterinsurgency and Collusion in Northern Ireland | Mark McGovern
Talking about my generation
The Saturday Girls | Elizabeth Woodcraft
Life on the edge: when evil becomes the new normal
Perpetrators of International Crimes: Theories, Methods and Evidence | Alette Smeulers, Maartje Weerdesteijn and Barbora Hola
Picking up the pieces post-LASPO
After the Act: Access to Family Justice after LASPO | Mavis Maclean, John Eekelaar
Essential guide to navigating data protection
Data Protection Toolkit (2nd edition) | Alison Matthews
