We can work it out
Policymakers love the concept of mediation – a reasonable, cost-effective and grown-up process to keep people out of court. So why is take-up of family mediation not higher?
How to ‘talk’ to a depressed colleague
Mental ill-health.
The case for judicial early neutral evaluation
Dispute resolution latest.
SDT decisions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
SDT decisions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal)
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.
Independent variable
What if, by some devolutionary concession, Scotland opts out of Supreme Court jurisdiction?
There may be trouble ahead
Is it realistic to expect Johnson’s administration suddenly to embrace pluralism and consensus on the back of December’s emphatic election victory?
Workforce in progress
The number of legal professionals soared by 145% in the quarter century from 1993 to 2017.
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.
A tale of two countries
There was much of interest for solicitors in the recent Queen’s speech.
Careers Counsellor: Q&A
Advice from our panel on explaining your financial history to the SRA and extending a career break.
Best of the blogs - 25 Jan 2020
Missed our blogs this week? Here’s our top five…
News focus
News focus: How solicitors can help raise the bar
Amanda Pinto QC, the new chair of the Bar Council, believes solicitors have a big role to play in increasing opportunities for female barristers.
How to: Tackle succession planning
Contemplating your own professional mortality can be uncomfortable, hears Marialuisa Taddia. But the rise of the ‘zombie’ law firm shows it is never too early to start thinking about what comes next.
How to: be a non-executive director
When a solicitor becomes a non-executive director their role is not simply to offer free legal advice – they are expected to support the board and CEO, says Melanie Newman.
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
Covering all the bases
Personal Injury Pleadings (sixth edition) | Patrick Curran
A thoughtful guide to improving diversity
Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession | The Centre for Legal Leadership and Globe Law and Business
Creating a future that is female-shaped
Alison Herbert and Dr Phyl Hughes review titles by Caroline Criado-Perez, Mary Portas and Michelle Obama.
A pathway through a quagmire
The Negligence Liability of Public Authorities (2nd edition) | Duncan Fairgrieve and Dan Squires QC
Eyes down for a full house
Bingo Capitalism: the Law and Political Economy of Everyday Gambling | Kate Bedford
