All Feature articles – Page 81
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Data page – November 2019
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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Mersey soundings
Since Liverpool was crowned European Capital of Culture 2008, the city has enjoyed a renaissance that has brought commercial work – and law firms – pouring in. Paul Rogerson reports from the Gazette’s latest roundtable
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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.
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Gazette Investigation: CPS conviction rate 'benchmark' never made public
Introduction of CPS target coincided with period of drastic decline in numbers of cases charged.
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The 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.