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OpinionWhy did you become a lawyer?
The Gazette has a regular feature on ‘Lawyer in the News’, interviewing a solicitor whose client’s case has hit the headlines.
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OpinionAsking the man in the attic
This year I shall be marking the 50th anniversary of my admission to the roll. Back then, the profession was still class-based
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OpinionSLAPPs: regulator's campaign is in disarray - it must reset
The SRA should consult to ensure that it has a proper framework for deciding which cases to investigate.
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OpinionSEND families braced for government's education white paper
A loss of rights and accountability and tightened criteria for support are at the heart of government plans for pupils with special educational needs.
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OpinionThe UK was once an anti-slavery champion - today we're falling behind
If the Labour government wants to remain a credible champion of human rights and the rule of law, it needs to act with urgency.
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OpinionThe urgent need to think of a new regulatory future
It is unacceptable to continue expecting solicitors to pay for a model with such a record of failure.
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OpinionNew Zealand’s clin neg panacea is no such thing
The non-adversarial model used in New Zealand is held up as a better way of resolving clinical negligence claims. But is it really an improvement?
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OpinionWhy risk video justice?
There is no evidence video justice saves costs, but there is ample evidence it impedes effective participation.
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OpinionMother in Law: Be wary of those who want to divide and conquer
Diary of a busy practitioner, somewhere in England.
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OpinionMy digested week
A firm closure, an agentic AI and the deadline for the Ministry of Justice client account interest consultation.
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OpinionWhy risk and compliance matters more than ever
Solicitors are facing an expanding set of regulatory, technological and operational pressures.
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OpinionLawyers in danger: Ahmed Souab
Tunisian former magistrate is serving a five-year prison sentence just for doing his job.
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OpinionWhat will Sackman's criminal justice bill say?
Suddenly, the government’s criminal justice reforms are back on track.
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OpinionSolicitor apprenticeships are already shaping the future legal workforce
Debate is no longer about whether solicitor apprenticeships can work, but about how effectively firms are using them.
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OpinionProsecute in haste…
Regulation of lawyers is supposed to be fully independent. It doesn’t always appear that way.
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OpinionAI: Perils of 'almost right' advice
AI-generated legal advice can be a useful starting point for businesses - but relying on it entirely is a significant risk.