Education & Training

Articles

2 Apr 2019

The great training conundrum

Solicitors Journal's first CPD survey since the new regime was introduced in November 2016 reveals a profession struggling to come to grips with a far less prescriptive system

21 Mar 2019

SRA unveils contingency plans for no-deal Brexit

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has confirmed potential changes to its rules regarding non-UK solicitors in case the country leaves the EU without a deal at the end of the month.

20 Mar 2019

Solicitors Journal's first CPD survey since the new regime was introduced in November 2016 reveals a profession struggling to come to grips with a far less prescriptive system

6 Mar 2019

Why lawyers need to develop soft skills

It started with the Legal Services Act and the financial downturn. Now, with the advent of technology and changing consumer habits, lawyers are finally taking business skills a lot more seriously, says Edward O'Rourke

21 Feb 2019

Sheffield Hallam University launches non-profit ABS

Sheffield Hallam University has launched a fully regulated law firm to give law students work experience during their studies.

31 Jan 2019

Bare essentials: why students should get involved in pro bono

Pro bono work places volunteers in front of real clients and allows them to develop practical legal skills — and it should form a vital part of law students' education, says Emma Goodwin

24 Jan 2019

Managing mental health in law firms

Making sure mental health is systematically included in the agenda at management meetings helps start the conversation that will allow you to pick up the issue before it's too late, says Paul Bennett

20 Jan 2019

Great expectations: the problem with SQE

With the new 'super-exam' set to go live in 2021, it's now up to the Legal Services Board to insist on essential clarification before giving it the green light, says Dr Jessica Guth