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Testing times

The results of the SQE1 pilot are out and the SRA is pushing forward with sweeping reforms to how solicitors enter the profession – but many lawyers have concerns over the new regime, as Rachel Rothwell reports

Outrage and Kindness: a tale from practice

It's in the small things like the way we treat clients as real people and not file numbers that really matter, says Richard Barr

Women in the legal profession: use your networks and don't be afraid to be direct

Networking is no longer men-only territory as efforts have recently been made to redress the balance in favour of women, says Dana Denis-Smith

Building resilience as a profession

Kayleigh Leonie summarises the findings of a recent workplace wellbeing study by Newcastle University Law School, identifying eight key themes affecting resilience

Planning for R-Day

How can law firms plan for a partner's retirement? Michael Burne recommends early conversations with partners for the long-term benefit of the individual and the firm

Pushing back against a culture of acquiescence

The profession should stop accepting as a given that stress is a normal part of legal life, says Pippa Allsop

Pay gap reporting is vital in the fight for equality

Pay transparency should not be limited to the early years of lawyers' careers but apply right through to partnership, argues Dana Denis-Smith

Why more firms might take on solicitor apprentices

Solicitor apprenticeships could become a lot more attractive to both law firms and prospective solicitors, says Jackie Panter