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When it comes to online wills, there are many passionate viewpoints. Many see it an essential step towards futureproofing of the industry. Others are more concerned about the online process.

Is this the end of working from home? The kids are back in school, and this week I went into chambers for the first time since mid-March. So much space and time to myself! But no, it’s not.

How much time is wasted in law firms by dealing with existing client enquiries that could have been prevented? This is particularly relevant for fixed-fee work, but also as law firms look for every marginal gain.

Law schools have started to recognise law’s intersection with technology and are exploring innovative ways of giving students the opportunity to develop legal tech solutions to support access to justice.

As law firms exploit digital technology, one of the key components of the overhaul is the ability to agree, approve and authorise projects, documents and contracts remotely.

Despite it now having been stated judicially that lawyers need not be paragons of virtue, barristers are increasingly scrutinised by the BSB for what they say and do in some areas of their private lives.

How should general counsel approach decision making? Intuition or data-driven decisions? I would argue it’s actually a bit of both but, without the data, those decisions can be unstable.

The pressure to perform drives incredible careers and much success but does come with a cost at times. A global pandemic has added even more complexities into our personal and professional lives.

The chambers of the 17,000 or so practising barristers in England and Wales face, arguably, their greatest time of challenge and controversy since advocates first took up arms in the early 13th century.

As we go back to work, we will not – and should not – forget the lessons we learnt during lockdown. I really hope that we drive change as a result and create a positive legacy for our industry.