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How to handle a crisis of confidence
Self-doubt can creep up on anyone, but particularly when you're starting out. Whether you're newly qualified or embarking on a new role, Simon Ashcroft's three...
27 Jan 2023
Over £300m denied to suspected criminals by suspicious activity reports
In 2021/22, over £300m was denied to suspected criminals by suspicious activity reports (SARs). Do you know how to report a client or third party? See...
25 Jan 2023
The party's over: trainee solicitor fined for drunken sexual misconduct
Iain Miller considers a real case where a trainee solicitor was fined by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for drunkenly harassing colleagues at the office...
15 Dec 2022
A changing ethical landscape: findings from our ethics roundtables
Law Society president Lubna Shuja shares how our professional ethics programme will support solicitors to navigate tricky ethical situations.
15 Dec 2022
Project Rise adds more firms offering part-time training
A cross-firm scheme initiated by the Law Society of England and Wales’ Disabled Solicitors Network is today welcoming new firms who will offer solicitor training...
07 Dec 2022
“People weren’t taking me as seriously until I showed them what I could do”
Holly Moore explains her journey into the law, and why it’s important to see people like you in the positions you want to reach.
06 Dec 2022
Project Rise – a part-time training initiative
Project Rise is a cross-firm enterprise initiated by the Law Society’s Disabled Solicitors Network (DSN), that seeks to encourage more part-time training opportunities to be...
25 Nov 2022
How will the autumn statement 2022 impact solicitors, firms and clients?
Douglas Russell highlights announcements in the chancellor’s autumn statement to help you stay on top of the changes and understand the impact on your clients.
22 Nov 2022
SRA approach to financial penalties – Law Society response
Read our response to the Solicitors Regulation Authority's detailed approach to financial penalties for solicitors, law firms and their staff.
14 Nov 2022
What does the new government mean for solicitors and the law?
Following six weeks of even more political drama, new PM Rishi Sunak has taken over from Liz Truss. We highlight his potential policy priorities and...
03 Nov 2022
Junior Solicitors Network: a new network to help you start your new career
Welcome to the Junior Solicitors Network, a community for junior solicitors just like you.
01 Nov 2022
Law Society launches Junior Solicitors Network
The Law Society of England and Wales is today launching its Junior Solicitors Network (JSN) to positively engage and support junior solicitors, talk about the...
01 Nov 2022
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