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SRA business plan and budget 2024/25 consultation – Law Society response

We’ve responded to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) consultation on its business plan and budget for 2024/25. Read our full response.

Hiring trainees as a small firm: a guide to solicitor apprenticeships

John Moreland explains why solicitor apprenticeships can be a win-win solution for firms and future solicitors.

Are you an emotionally resilient lawyer?

Julian Hall of Calm People looks at the key personal qualities that help us navigate stress and provides tips on how to develop emotional resilience.

Succession planning for small firms: the pros and cons

If you run a law firm, retirement brings questions around succession planning. Anthony Earl explores the pros and cons of the options available.

Working from home permanently: the employment law options

Since the COVID-19 outbreak, many law firm staff have been working remotely. Rupert Scrase asks: could you close your office permanently?

Flexible work experience: Freeths

Discover how to build support for a new programme and build a diverse, engaged and healthy pipeline of talent.

Impact story: promoting gender equity at Osborne Clarke

Find out how Osborne Clarke set out to increase the number of women partners and reduce its gender pay gap.

“Autism isn’t often associated with empathy. But I was named a Legal Hero for helping others.”

Martin Whitehorn was diagnosed with autism at a young age. He discusses how neurodivergence can be an asset, how he’s helped others and why it’s...

Flexible work experience: DWF

DWF's hybrid work experience programme helps secondary school students get a realistic feel for life at a law firm. Karen Greenall discusses outreach and making...

Impact story: Stephenson Harwood's Black Talent Programme

Stephenson Harwood set out to increase representation of Black and ethnic minority colleagues across the firm. Discover how its Black Talent Programme made an impact...

Coping with Christmas: should law firms close for the holidays?

Rita Gupta considers whether or not your law firm should close over the Christmas period

How to set up a mentoring and buddying scheme

Melanie Hadwin and Susanta Banerjee set out 10 steps you can follow when creating your own mentoring and buddying scheme.

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