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OpinionFall-out for law students at campus protests
Blanket bans on students who have participated in protests is not right. Each case should be considered on its merits.
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OpinionShould litigation funders still be worried?
The Civil Justice Council is carrying out a review of litigation funding, which will set out clear recommendations for change.
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OpinionProfession must treat good mental health and wellbeing as priority
Law Society president Nick Emmerson marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week.
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OpinionCryptopia: the stage is set for a new era of digital assets
Discontentment with the patchwork regulatory and legislative tools has led to an eruption of successive new developments in the digital assets space.
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OpinionMother in Law: Football lessons
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionEmbracing flexibility: advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession
A look at some of the benefits of flexible working for junior lawyers.
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OpinionPM with inside knowledge can transform prisons
If polls are to be believed, a KC will be PM by the end of the year. Starmer would be the most senior practising lawyer in modern times to lead the government.
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OpinionVulnerable patients held in isolation for years
Government must take action to protect those forced into isolation in mental health facilities.
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OpinionBar watchdog in the red
Bar Standards Board accepts performance review findings and vows to raise its game.
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OpinionGender agenda
The gender pay gap for legal professionals is significantly above the UK average for all occupations. Law firms need to rebalance their power structures.
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OpinionMother in Law: Rules of engagement with a hoarder
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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OpinionApril is the SLAPP-iest month
The subject of strategic litigation against public participation continues to generate enormous publicity.
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OpinionApprenticeship scheme: The highs, lows and everything in between
DWF solicitor Holly O'Brien reflects on the benefits and challenges of an apprenticeship.
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OpinionFamily courts: fit for the modern era?
The spring budget's spotlight on the overburdened family court is welcome but not enough to address the root of the problem.