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Thinking of becoming a costs lawyer or costs draftsperson? The former is worth an extra 10,000 in salary, according to figures collated by the Association of Costs Lawyers

CILEX, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, has awarded 123,000 in scholarships and bursaries in 2025, with seven students given scholarships worth up to 13,200 each.The recipients include a former prosecutor in Ukraine

In a candid and reflective interview with NLJ, Sir Julian Flaux, Chancellor of the High Court, looks back on more than four decades in lawfirst as a leading light at the Commercial Bar and then as one of the senior judiciary’s most respected figures. As he prepares to step down as Chancellor, he shares his insights on the challenges and triumphs of leading the Business and Property Courts through some of the most testing periods in recent memory, and on why morale, mentorship and balance matter most

Francis Ho, Charles Russell Speechlys partner, was recently appointed chair of the Construction Law Committee of the City of London Law Society. He discusses the challenges of learning to lead, the importance of professional ethics, and the power of the written word, withNLJ

Maria Karaiskos KC, recently appointed as the first female head of Church Court Chambers, discusses breaking down barriers, the lure of the courtroom, and the power of storytelling

Why Virtual Assistants Can Meet the Legal Profession’s Exacting Standards

Sara Fowler, new president of CILEX, discusses her unconventional path to the profession her determination to ensure CILEX lawyers get the recognition they deserve

Adrian Jaggard on why technology is the key battlefield in the war for legal talent

In-house legal teams want more defined career pathways and professional support, according to a report by Flex Legal and Barbri

Belonging to a boutique—all about balance or a bigger shift? Maurice Allen explains why boutiques are an increasingly attractive option for the next generation of talent