Career focus

Doing the right thing does not mean overlooking the business case for pro bono, says Rebecca Wilkinson

Recruitment and retention, alongside monitoring the global political and economic situation, are the main threats facing the legal sector, according to a report launched this week at the International Bar Association (IBA) conference in Miami.

Throughout a remarkable career spanning more than six decades, Michael Zander has tirelessly championed the public interest, and endeavoured to make the justice system work better for those at the receiving end of the legal process. Now, in a wide-ranging NLJ interview with Grania Langdon-Down, Professor Zander reflects on his triggers, his achievements, his controversies, and his legacy

Nathan Peart weighs up the pros & cons of the much-discussed four-day working week: is it the right choice for the legal sector?

Celebrating 40 years at Anthony Gold, partner & president of the South London Law Society Donovan Lindsay reflects on where it all began

The key to business success: ensuring your paralegal employees have the training they need to really thrive at work, says Amanda Hamilton

The number of solicitors on the roll has reached an all-time high, and one in four practising certificate (PC) holders work in-house.

Scholarships have been awarded to 15 aspiring solicitors under the Law Society Diversity Access Scheme (DAS). 

The workplace has changed, and we’ve been though the gruelling years of a pandemic—many lawyers are now seeking to leave the profession altogether. In this week’s NLJ, LawCare Chief Executive Elizabeth Rimmer shares her insights on navigating an uncertain world.

Elizabeth Rimmer discusses how to find your feet (again) in a post-pandemic legal world