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Equitable briefing: the second 100 years of women in law
Employment Lawyers Association scheme monitors solicitors’ instructions to employment law barristers by reference to gender.
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Firms’ commitment to equality
How can I tell which firms are really dedicated to equality and diversity?
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It should not be remarkable that women lead firms
Legal sector is not renowned for adopting new management approaches but it must adapt to the needs of the modern workforce.
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Is the menopause still taboo in law firms?
It is no secret that the profession would benefit from taking women’s health more seriously.
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Vital answers to loaded questions
The Firearms Law Handbook eighth edition | Laura Saunsbury, Nick Doherty.
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A partner told me my stutter lost us work
How good is the legal profession really at accommodating 'difference'?
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Lawyers and the law heating up over climate change
Climate change politics remain controversial, but the profession must be prepared for what is to come.
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Not rocket science
In forensic science, as in so much else justice-related, the UK’s position of global pre-eminence has been compromised by funding cuts and falling standards.
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A ‘cliff-edge’ approach to managing terror risk
Terrorists may now spend more time in prison but will that really make us safer?
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The UK legal system should support trans people
A legal system must work for all. Anything less is not worthy of the name.
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Crumbs from the table: MoJ's proposals fail to address criminal justice crisis
It is hardly surprising if a starving man reacts angrily when someone very precisely and deliberately doles but a single crumb to him.
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Blog: Mother in law
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England. This week: online reviews.
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The big draw: why knowing your clients matters
The Client Magnet Formula for Lawyers – How to attract and convert more of your ideal clients
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Signing the women in law pledge
Pledge provides firms with framework to work towards eliminating gender bias and demonstrating that employees are actively engaged in commitment to equality.
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Opening doors to the legal profession
Aspiring solicitors may think twice if they perceive a social or economic obstacle to pursuing their dream of a career in law.
