All Features articles
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FeatureWest African trailblazer
Stella Jane Thomas was the first West African woman to be called to the Bar of England and Wales at the Middle Temple.
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FeatureMarking time
In its 200th year, the Law Society has been collecting accounts of solicitor contributions to the public good across England and Wales.
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FeatureRecovery positioning
Law firms have introduced a plethora of mental health initiatives, but LawCare’s helplines are busier than ever. Katharine Freeland looks at what employers should be doing to promote wellbeing.
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Feature'A National emergency'
The government wants to tackle an epidemic of domestic violence against women, but beleaguered justice professionals can only do so much without more resources. Catherine Baksi reports.
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Feature'The intention is to do away with democracy'
With judges striking over radical reforms of the judiciary, tension was in the air as Mexico hosted the International Bar Association’s annual conference. Balancing democracy with the rule of law was a major theme, reports Michael Cross.
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FeatureGenAI – the power of conversation
The advent of GenAI demands a fundamental shift in law firm thinking. Now tech is less about search and more about conversation.
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FeatureOn good authority
Despite councils’ financial woes, local government lawyers tell Katharine Freeland they are committed to this ‘rare legal ecosystem’.
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FeatureStaying at number 1
Brexit was a headache for lawyers keen to maintain London’s pre-eminence as a centre for dispute resolution. But the capital has defied the doomsayers. Business is booming on the back of a surge in class actions, reports Joanna Goodman.
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FeatureLaw Society spotlight: How to get on to Council
Three incoming Council members representing junior lawyers share tips for writing strong election statements.
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FeatureHow to: choose a GenAI tool
Generative AI will transform the work of law firms and in-house teams. With a plethora of vendors offering products, Nick Abrahams sets out why it is crucial to pick the right tool.
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FeatureAnswering the call
Women were admitted to the profession a century ago but the Law Society was slow to provide them with their own facilities, writes Eduardo Reyes. A fascinating new book on legal landmarks between the wars recounts how it took a highly symbolic special general meeting to force Chancery Lane’s hand.
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FeatureTaking shelter
Dire predictions of a mass exodus of insurers appear wide of the mark, reports Eduardo Reyes. For many firms, the PII market is at its most benign for years.
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FeatureEarning and learning
Solicitor apprenticeships have proved a good news story for the profession – widening access and expanding law’s talent pool. The challenge, Joanna Goodman reports, is to ensure numbers keep increasing.
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FeatureReset moment
The new government won’t deliver the growth it desperately needs to deliver its programme without reinvigorating trade with the EU. Lawyer experts tell Joanna Goodman what needs to be done to build new bridges to the continent.
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FeatureFacing the truth
The growth of ESG reporting is subjecting law firms to unprecedented ethical scrutiny, but does it drive change? Katharine Freeland finds lawyers need to do more than reduce their air miles
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FeatureIt’s a small world after all
The ‘fuller life experience’ of qualifying with a small firm is a solid foundation for a fulfilling career. How well do new paths to qualification support that? Catherine Baksi reports.
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FeatureLondon in the stocks
London’s stock exchange was once the epicentre of City life. Now lawyers report a ‘malaise’ that is hard to shake, reports Maria Shahid. Will a much-heralded overhaul of the listing rules bring back the good times?