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The College’s reflections on the first set of SQE2 results

1 September 2022

Last week, our SQE2 students received their SQE2 results, with many closer to their goal of becoming a solicitor. We are very proud of our first SQE2 cohort, thank you for putting your trust in us and you all worked extremely hard for these exams. Congratulations to those that passed, it is so well deserved.


The history of law firm automation

1 September 2022

Due to the complex nature of delivering legal services and the plight of ‘information overload’ the sector is renowned for enduring, it is no surprise that lawyers have been looking for ways to automate law firms for many decades.


Leading law firm enhances financial reporting with BigHand Business Intelligence

31 August 2022

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP (Brownstein) is set to introduce BigHand Business Intelligence to help improve visibility of key financial metrics across the firm.


Quill’s an even-better mid-sized technology company to work for in the UK’s North West

31 August 2022

Quill receives Best Companies accolades as ‘The UK’s 50 Best Mid-Sized Companies to Work For’, ‘The North West’s 75 Best Companies to Work For’ and ‘Technology’s 25 Best Companies to Work For’ in 2022.


EvolveCommunity from PracticeEvolve: What is it?

31 August 2022

Every law firm needs and uses software, and for some investing in the right tools can be a significant driver of business success. However, as your law firm grows, software performance gaps can emerge. Most software providers will offer comprehensive user training as part of their initial onboarding process. But what happens once the software has been implemented and your workforce continues to grow?


Advanced wins Bronze at ILFM Law Firm Software Users Award 2022

31 August 2022

We are pleased to announce that the bronze award has been awarded to Partner 4 Windows (P4W). P4W is a market-leading practice and case management solution for large law firms, delivering the industry’s most advanced and comprehensive practice and case management solutions.


A third of property transactions fall through and completion times are on the rise

31 August 2022

A new report has found that a third of property transactions fall through, with the average length of time it takes to buy a home also creeping up. The findings, part of home moving platform Smoove’s inaugural Home Movers Report, show that within the last six months, the average time taken to complete a purchase was 153 days – the equivalent of more than five months.


Digital Conveyancing Summit agenda additions focus on the impact of technology within the industry

31 August 2022

The newest additions to the Digital Conveyancing Summit agenda have been released, with afternoon sessions focused on the impact of technology within law firms. Panels will discuss how digital adoption is evolving business operations and the influence technology has on staff and clients, as well as debating some thought-provoking topics and concepts that the market has been impacted by.


Enable lawyers to practice more law with smart technology investments

31 August 2022

With smart technology investments, law firms can boost their efficiency by automating repetitive tasks, managing department workflows and leveraging proactive client portals.


Topical Talks podcast discusses how to stop a Will from being challenged

30 August 2022

The latest episode of the Topical Talks with Title Research podcast features Sarah Bolt, Managing Associate in the Private Client Resolution team at Freeths LLP, and Natasha Dzameh, a St John’s Chambers Barrister. Sarah and Natasha join Title Research to discuss:

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Regulate sole practices on evidence, not turnover

For a sole practice, the SRA’s plan that I cannot hold a compliance role if my firm has more than £600,000 of turnover is not a measure of risk. It is a ceiling on growth.


Is Google becoming pay-to-play for law firms?

For years, law firms have been told that SEO is the long-term alternative to paying for every click. That principle hasn’t disappeared but search results have changed significantly.


Material information and the case for intelligent client onboarding

Upfront information means work traditionally undertaken after an offer is accepted will need to happen earlier. And that fundamentally changes the role of client onboarding.


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