Women in the Law – Page 16
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Opinion
The voices of senior women in law are important
'I never expected to be a practising barrister beyond the age of 30.'
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News
New SDT leader vows to broaden diversity of members
Incoming president of the tribunal is head of global dispute resolution at BNP Paribas.
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Opinion
Mother in law: A guide to resigning
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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News
Family solicitor embarks on menopause campaign
Farhana Shahzady wants divorce settlements to reflect the challenges that women may face.
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Opinion
The dangers of trial by social media
The proper place for resolution of cases involving allegations of sexual offences is a court room. Trial by social media is trial by mob rule.
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Opinion
The SQE is not living up to its promise on diversity
To sit, and to pass, the Solicitors Qualifying Exam, involves large financial outlay. Without the means to pay, many will struggle to succeed.
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News
'Troubling': Men earn twice as much as women at bar, survey shows
Disparity holds true across the profession and the country, regulator reports.
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News
Firm hires: Private client and contentious probate appointments at Wright Hassall
Danielle Pawson, Maya Elci, Gaitri Majitha, Deborah Beal and Katie Deakin all join the Midlands law firm.
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Opinion
Solicitor apprenticeships: Building the future of the legal profession
Holly Moore shares her experience of working as the first in-house solicitor apprentice at ITV.
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Profile
My legal life: Laura Frederick, founder of How to Contract
Ex-Tesla and ex-BigLaw attorney, contract expert, and founder of the How to Contract practical training platform.
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Feature
Rose Heilbron: willing role model and trailblazer
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Heilbron's appointment as the first woman judge at the Old Bailey.
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News
Consultants head back to ‘traditional’ practice by starting new firm
Founders say new venture will encourage flexible hours and will not have ‘outdated’ billing targets.
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News
LawCare reveals fall in lawyers seeking support - but more reporting stress
Mental health charity also discloses that 7 out of 10 of those seeking support were women - the same as in 2020.
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Opinion
Mother in law: Do you need a stylist to help you look the part?
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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Opinion
Day of the Endangered Lawyer
Panel discussion chaired by Law Society international human rights adviser reveals perils of legal professionals around the world.
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News
MoJ criticised for not prioritising work to support female offenders
National Audit Office chief says lack of clear goals makes it hard to evaluate progress.
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Opinion
Mother in law: Look after good staff
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.