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Our insights cover topical issues affecting solicitors and trends in the legal market and profession. They’re drawn from our expertise in research, customer insight, data analytics, horizon scanning and knowledge management.

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Law in the emerging bio-age

How can humans be better ancestors to future generations of all species and what would that mean for legal ethics? We’re exploring the impact of...

Annual statistics report 2021

Our annual statistics report provides a comprehensive picture of how the size and structure of the solicitors’ profession has evolved over time. Learn about our...

How will brain-monitoring technology influence the practice of law?

Neurotechnology can be used to monitor, record and influence brain activity. Our latest horizon scanning report sets out the challenges and opportunities the developments in...

How biodiversity loss could disrupt businesses in the next 10 years

Ahead of COP 15 in December 2022, we’re exploring the implications of biodiversity loss and the demands on the legal profession.

More affordable justice: legal aid means test report

We’ve commissioned Professor Donald Hirsch to follow up his 2018 research that led the government to review its criteria for who can receive legal aid.

Our world in 2050: what lies ahead for you and your business?

We've set up our Future Worlds 2050 project to explore changes and uncertainties in the legal profession through the lens of global trade and competition.

Horizon scanning: what should your business look out for in the next 10 years?

We’ve mapped out potential risks to the legal sector and those who practise within it. We’re delving into everything from artificial intelligence and digital futures...

Annual statistics report 2020

Our annual statistics report (ASR) provides a comprehensive picture of how the size and structure of the solicitors’ profession has evolved over time.

Crown Court backlogs: how would case increases impact practitioners?

In late 2021, we asked members how an increase in Crown Court cases would impact their firm's ability to manage workload and secure advocates. ...

UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers report

Together with our pro bono partner Slaughter and May, we carried out research into the independence of the legal profession and lawyer/client rights in 15...

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