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The real cost of the SQE

Bryan Scant has concerns about the implications of the solicitors qualifying exam for access to the profession

Mind the generation gap

David Cliff explains how professional development needs have changed from the baby boom generation to the millenials

Attention is your scarcest resource – use it wisely

Julian Birkinshaw, professor of strategy and entrepreneurship, London Business School

SRA warns profession over conduct in personal injury claims

More must be done to combat fraud, says regulator's chief executive

The art of connecting deputies

Court of Protection appointed deputies and trustees all share the same passion for supporting vulnerable individuals. Increasing demands from the Court of Protection, particularly regarding clients' financial and investment management affairs, coupl

Playing for keeps

The court is unlikely to give something back to a benefactor that was given in the spirit of a gift, regardless of how much it cost

MoJ to review legal aid in human trafficking cases

Government's provision of legal aid for victims of modern slavery is 'inadequate', says charity

Risk wise advice

Too many investment advisers fail in their duty to periodically review their client's risk appetite; protect yourself or risk undesirable exposure