10 Feb 2015Power to the practitionerMartin Coleman explains why the new CPD requirements will stop solicitors clocking up hours of irrelevant training
2 Feb 2015Minimum standardsI have some sympathy with the current predicament the Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) finds itself in.
20 Jan 2015What makes the essence of a good lawyer?Sound legal knowledge, crossed with management credibility and blended with good people skills, would create a heady mix, says Catherine Shephard
16 Jan 2015Taking care of ourselvesThere is a responsibility on each of us to recognise symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression in our colleagues and help them
14 Jan 2015Is it time for politicians to have legal training?Latest gaffe by David Davies shows MPs are out of their depth on human rights issues
5 Dec 2014LAPG receives funding to train legal aid firmsFunding available to create flexible, affordable and relevant training for practitioners
3 Dec 2014Sink or swim: the difference between study and practiceThe commercial realities of working in a firm are a far cry from remembering case notes in the library, says Luke Murphy
2 Dec 2014Q&A with the SRAMark Solon asks the SRA's director of education and training, Julie Brannan, about how to adhere to the new competence regime