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Cybersecurity glossary of terms
A Antivirus - Software that is designed to detect, stop and remove viruses. Authentication - Verifying that someone is who they claim to be when they access a computer or online service. B Backing up - Making a copy of data stored on a computer or server in case the ...
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How should I manage access to our systems?
When it comes to managing access, thinking about access as a privilege is a good place to start. Your staff, your suppliers and your customers should feel that they are getting privileged ‘backstage’ access to your systems.
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I am starting out in the legal sector again, having first trained in India, what work experience do I need?
’I registered as a solicitor in England in 2013, having qualified in law in India. I previously worked in legal outsourcing in India. In England I worked with an immigration law firm for a year as a case worker and then in retail as a concession manager while working/studying ...
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I feel bored and unchallenged at my current firm. I would like to practise in a more technical area where I could utilise more of my skills and knowledge. How easy would this be?
’I am in my mid 40’s and have been qualified for 20 years in personal injury. I specialized in EL/PL including VWF/hand arm vibration syndrome before having 4 years out at 6 years PQE. I worked for both national and regional all firms. I returned for 2 1/2 years ...
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I was recently made redundant, do you have any ideas regarding diversification moving forwards?
’I have been made redundant from my last firm, a small practice who has been struggling to attract higher value multi-track work. I had been there for over 17 years as salaried partner and was competing with the equity partner within the PI dept and the firm overall. I ...
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I relocated to America for my husband’s job and plan to remain here for two years. What advice can you give me to ensure I am able to resume my career when I return?
‘I qualified eight years ago as a solicitor in civil litigation. I worked for the same firm prior to qualifying whilst completing the LPC part time and after qualification until I relocated six months ago to America for my husband’s job. We plan to remain here for a total ...
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I'm bored. How can I diversify?
‘I am a family solicitor practising in child care/child abduction. I recently had an appraisal with our managing partner and expressed a desire to expand into advising other areas of law. The main reason is that I am nearly six years’ PQE and am becoming bored and stagnating. I ...
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I was due to start the GDL this September whilst continuing to work part-time with my current firm, but I am now wondering whether I should wait and do the SQE instead?
'I was due to start the GDL this September whilst continuing to work part-time with my current firm, but I am now wondering whether I should wait and do the SQE instead? I am now unsure as to whether it is wise to embark on the GDL at this ...
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I am a 6 years PQE female lawyer and want to know if I can work flexibly without damaging my career prospects.
‘I am a 6 years PQE female lawyer and want to know if I can work flexibly without damaging my career prospects.’ Reply Dana Denis-Smith, Obelisk Support My advice is to think about what success would look like. Do you wish to be ...
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I'm looking to re-specialise in an area where there are more financial benefits and I can fit it around childcare while keeping a part time hand in crime.
‘I am a criminal law solicitor and qualified 15 years ago. I'm looking to re-specialise in an area where there are more financial benefits and I can fit it around childcare while keeping a part time hand in crime. What would you suggest?’
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Partner of murdered former Eastenders actress appeals life sentence
Arthur Simpson-Kent, the partner of former EastEnders actress Sian Blake, appeals his whole life sentence for murdering her and their two children after learning she was going to leave him and take them with her. Watch the broadcast, in association with Sky News.
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I’m desperate to try and move into a national firm that does claimant or defendant work but can’t help but feel that my education and CV is holding me back. How can I combat that?
I have worked in the personal injury field for a number of years (all claimant) and qualified 2 years ago. I went to a former polytechnic university and have worked and trained in small firms. I have however gained some really good catastrophic injury experience. I'm desperate to try ...
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Securing a training contract was a struggle, but I don’t see my long-term future being with the firm I’m training with. If I’m offered a place on qualification, should I accept?
'Securing a training contract was a struggle, but I don’t see my long-term future being with the firm I’m training with. If I’m offered a place on qualification, should I accept?' Reply: Suzanne Gill, partner, Wedlake Bell Almost certainly, yes. Your first goal is ...
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Trucker appeals jail sentence for causing death by dangerous driving
32-month prison sentence appealed: Joseph Smith was jailed in February for causing death by dangerous driving.
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Solicitor jailed for £60k tax fraud appeals against sentence
Appeal against sentence: Azhar Islam Khan, for tax evasion. Criminal defence solicitor jailed for 18 months in January for lying about income from his Wembley-based City Law Solicitors in order to steal more than £60,000.
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Mark Duggan death: appeal over inquest verdict
The family of Mark Duggan, whose shooting by police sparked the 2011 London riots, appeal a High Court ruling that the jury at his inquest was right to rule he was lawfully killed.
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Court hearing over ECHR defence in waterways licence battle
A canal boat dweller appeals a High Court ruling related to the removal of his waterways licence. An earlier county court ruling, upheld by the High Court, found that the Canal & River Trust was entitled to determine his ECHR article 8 defence (the right to respect for private and ...
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Brexit challenge judgment
The Brexit challenge cases have now been concluded in the Supreme Court. Watch the broadcast, in association with Sky News.
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Tobacco companies take packaging fight to appeal court
The Court of Appeal rules after a High Court judgment upheld the government’s decision to force tobacco companies to use plain, standardised packaging for all their products. Watch the broadcast, in association with Sky News.
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Supreme Court Brexit challenge round-up
The Brexit challenge cases have now been concluded in the Supreme Court. Watch the broadcast, in association with Sky News.
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