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FeatureThe only way is up
Some in the law are happy with the success of schemes to improve the profession’s role in social mobility. But serious problems remain, junior lawyers tell Eduardo Reyes , including the experience of ‘imposter syndrome’ after qualification.
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Mindfulness: Dropping into the present
Mindfulness can make better lawyers and kinder colleagues.
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Death by a thousand cuts?
Working in legal aid gives solicitors an unparalleled opportunity to help ordinary people, reports Grania Langdon-Down . But where is the next generation coming from in a sector that successive governments have repeatedly clobbered?
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100 years of women in law: a timeline of sexism and equality
A look at the key dates of legislative change that has influenced modern equality for women at work.
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Broad stripes, bright stars
Growing numbers of law students are aiming to become US-qualified, hoping to practise in north America or gain an edge in international legal practice. Marialuisa Taddia looks at the advantages and challenges of sitting US bar exams.
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Measuring return on investment in professional services
Assessing the success of marketing initiatives in law firms and barristers’ chambers is notoriously challenging.
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The new oil
Data has been dubbed an ‘extractive’ product, obtained and used to make fortunes and swing elections. Marialuisa Taddia reviews attempts to police its use through the GDPR
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Paths of least resistance
Improving access to the profession and creating a more diverse workforce are laudable ambitions, but is the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination the best way to achieve these aims? Grania Langdon-Down reports from the Gazette ’s latest roundtable
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Decisions and SRA interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
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India: a case study of our post-Brexit potential
In these tumultuous times, I am reminded of a quote from Abraham Lincoln. ‘Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.’
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Shifting attitudes to the duty of good faith
We may start to see the inclusion of expressly defined good faith clauses in more commercial contracts.
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Law Society spotlight: Reaching out for a support lifeline
As the Law Society’s Practice Advice Service turns 30, Jonathan Rayner looks behind the scenes at how the team helps hard-pressed solicitors.
