Blogs

Welcome to the Law Society blog, showcasing work from around the organisation and views from across the legal sector.

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You've been hacked - you just don't know it yet

Personal information is the most valuable commodity on the globe, argues Nick Podd. Here he considers the issues around cybersecurity and outlines how law firms can take responsibility for the security of their clients' data.

08 Jan 2016
Cyber security graphics over man's head
Help: I’m not being retained by my firm

Don’t take not being kept on as a reflection on your abilities. But what happens next, asks Jonathan Smith.

22 Dec 2015
Why lawyers are boring at parties

Alex Barr writes about how your opening gambit at parties can influence your bottom line.

17 Dec 2015
Boring party
Are you an emotionally resilient lawyer?

Julian Hall takes a look at the key personal qualities that help us navigate stress and provides some tips on developing emotional resilience.

03 Dec 2015
Young plant in desert
JLD interview with Auckland Young Lawyers and Caroline Laband

The JLD has recently coordinated with the New Zealand Law Society’s Auckland Young Lawyers committee to interview Caroline Laband

09 Nov 2015
Hayley Gore and Lauren Cooke The Princes Trust

Hayley Gore and Lauren Cooke, trainees at DLA Piper, explain how they and their colleagues provide pro bono services through the Princes Trust Legal Support Service.

30 Oct 2015
Laura Huntington - The Manuel Bravo Project

Laura Huntington of Eversheds provides an insight into providing pro bono services for the Manuel Bravo Project.

30 Oct 2015
Josie Beal - Suffolk Law Advice Centre

Josie Beal of Prettys Solicitors talks about the volunteering services at the Suffolk Law Advice Centre run by the Ipswich and Suffolk Council for Racial Equality.

30 Oct 2015
Emma Dickinson - The Cranfield Trust and HRNet

Emma Dickinson, solicitor at Action for Children, talks about her pro bono work with the Cranfield Trust and HRNet.

30 Oct 2015
Defending victims of human trafficking

Philippa Southwell outlines some common indicators to identify victims of forced criminality and human trafficking, and explains what to do to help such individuals when representing them.

29 Oct 2015
Human trafficking victim
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