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Navigating career transitions in law
A solicitor’s career path can be a long one, with many twists and turns that can lead to more fulfilling work and greater success – but sometimes into a dead end.
From pouring pints to poring over contracts: what SQE did for me
My legal journey started with a dropped grade at GCSE. One of my 12 GCSEs was a ‘B’ in chemistry; not high enough to study the subject at A-Level, at my school, at least. Bang went my ambition to be a vet.
Supporting in-house teams as they integrate within businesses
As the role of in-house legal teams shifts towards the centre of business decision making the support needed from its law firms and alternative legal services providers is changing.
LPAs – are you working with the right financial planning partner?
If you are not receiving constant referrals from your financial planning partners, then are you not working with the right partners. Or are they perhaps not true financial planners at all?
The business benefits of will-writing for charity
A recent survey revealed that 59% of the population do not have paperwork protecting their loved ones in the event of their death.
Strategic priorities for SME law firms: How to remain competitive
Our expert panel took a critical look at how firms can achieve their objectives, including how to enhance client service, become more data-driven, and improve profitability.
Deepfake evidence – are you ready?
The growing awareness and popularity of deepfake material means litigators will soon be facing challenges like never before.
Slow recovery or the new normal? What’s next for the PI market
For those of us working in personal injury, the findings of research company IRN’s latest report on the current state of the market will come as no surprise.
Legal tech jobs will become more diverse as AI adoption spreads
Whilst the potential for AI to revolutionise the legal sector cannot be underestimated, the creation of new roles and then the recruitment and development of people to make it work will be just as big.
The future of work – how might your law firm create lasting cultural change?
What will your law firm look like in terms of working practices and its culture in five years’ time? How firms develop and maintain their culture to attract and retain talent has evolved.
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It’s time for law firms to ask tougher questions
For years, many law firms have treated ID verification as a box-ticking exercise. Run a liveness check, match a face to a document and move on. But that is no longer good enough.
Business fatigue to AI will risk job security
Whilst we know professional learning has always been part of career paths, to hire, retain and keep talent, AI needs to be embedded as a core part of this training.
On good authority? GenAI and the reputational risks to law firms
As GenAI’s influence grows, so do the risks which are already playing out in courtrooms across England and Wales, where some early adopters are setting precedents they would rather not.
