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What is the unmet legal need – and whose is it?

Susanna Heley examines the flaws in the SRA's proposals to overhaul the solicitors' profession and open up the legal services market to meet consumers' needs

Freeing up solicitors, focusing on standards

Crispin Passmore considers how the SRA can achieve its vision of an open, healthy legal market

Unfinished business

With SQE, the SRA had the opportunity to make radical improvements to our education and training system – they are yet to materialise, writes Jean-Yves Gilg

Legal education providers wary over latest SQE plans

Stakeholders must not allow detrimental changes to the profession, says law school head

SRA claims still 'strong case' for controversial 'super exam'

Regulator launches second consultation for solicitors qualifying examination

Fare-dodging barrister disbarred

Dishonest conduct is incompatible with membership of the Bar, says BSB

Onward, comrades

Lawyers want a new form of representation, but are those in charge listening to them, asks John van der Luit-Drummond

SRA's proposed handbook changes face public opposition

Tailored survey highlights public concern over regulator's planned reforms