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There’s more to running a law firm than being good at law. If you want to succeed in today’s tough legal landscape you have to manage your business effectively. That means strategic planning, business planning, financial management, risk management, talent management, operational management, knowledge management, HR, IT, tax, pensions, business development, health & safety, learning & development and facilities.
Human resources (HR)
If you have a HR department or not, this topic can be a reference tool or way to understand why HR is important, what a firm needs to do, and how. We combine relevant employment law with practical HR guidance.
Health & safety (H&S)
Every business needs to be compliant with H&S legislation. Law firms often outsource this area due to a lack of knowledge. We can demystify these requirements and help firms do what they need to do themselves.
Lexcel Practice Management Standard
Any law firm that has or wants to get Lexcel accreditation (the Law Society’s practice management standard) will find this subtopic invaluable. Get practical pre-assessment, assessment day, and post-assessment guidance.
Running a firm
There's more to running a firm than being a good lawyer. If you want to succeed in today's tough legal landscape you have to manage your business effectively. Strategic planning, finances, business development and more.
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Latest Practice Management News
The Law Society of England and Wales has published guidance on disability terminology and language to support employers and employees in the...
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Research from the Social Mobility Foundation shows that workers in higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations from working-class...
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has initiated three concurrent consultations addressing various aspects of client money management by law...
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released updated guidance for employers on preventing sexual harassment at work, in light of the...
Latest Practice Management Practice Notes
Automatic re-enrolmentEmployers have a duty to:•re-enrol eligible jobholders automatically into an automatic enrolment scheme broadly every three...
Advertising law and regulationThis Practice Note introduces the laws and regulations governing advertising. It gives an overview of the...
Direct marketingFORTHCOMING CHANGE: On 24 May 2024, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill received Royal Assent, becoming the Digital...
Contract variationThis Practice Note summarises the law, guidance and practice relating to the variation of contracts and deeds. It explains how a...
Doing business in: IrelandUpdated in October 2024IntroductionIreland is consistently ranked as one of the most attractive locations globally in which...
Latest Practice Management Precedents
Diversity and inclusion (D&I)—law firm self-assessment against gender balance and maternity, paternity or adoption leave measuresThis Precedent can be...
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) objectives and key performance indicators—law firmsD&I objectives for the firmKey performance indicator (KPI)Who is...
Summary of SWOT feedback1StrengthsGroupThemesPartners[Insert a summary of the feedback from this group]Operational heads[Insert a summary of the...
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) statement—law firmsOur Diversity and inclusion (D&I) statement articulates our commitment to a diverse workforce and...
Agenda for strategy review meeting1Apologies[insert details of anyone unable to attend this meeting]2Action points of last meetingActionsPerson...
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Qualifying work experience (QWE)
Qualifying work experience (QWE)From 1 September 2021, there is a new route to qualification for aspiring solicitors—the Solicitors Qualifying...
Corporate social responsibility—CSR—regulatory requirements
Corporate social responsibility—CSR—regulatory requirementsThis Practice Note considers regulatory requirements relating to corporate social...
How to read and understand the financial accounts of a law firm
How to read and understand the financial accounts of a law firmThis Practice Note provides information about how to read and understand the financial...
Formulating a learning and development—L&D—policy
Formulating a learning and development—L&D—policyThis Practice Note provides information on formulating a learning and development (L&D) policy. It...
The impact of pricing on profitability
The impact of pricing on profitabilityBusinesses are constantly looking for ways to improve performance and effective pricing can be instrumental in...
How to conduct an effective attendance review meeting—law firms
How to conduct an effective attendance review meeting—law firmsThis Practice Note is intended for law firms. It provides guidance on how to conduct an...
How to prepare and deliver a training course or presentation
How to prepare and deliver a training course or presentationThis Practice Note covers how to prepare and deliver a training course or presentation. It...
What is pro bono?
What is pro bono?Many lawyers recognise it is a privilege to be able to provide legal advice and representation and be a part of the legal system....
Fee sharing agreement—law firms
Fee sharing agreement—law firmsThis Agreement is made on [insert date]Parties1[insert name of company] [of OR a company incorporated in [England and...
Health and safety in the workplace—regulatory requirements
Health and safety in the workplace—regulatory requirementsThis Practice Note covers regulatory requirements relating to health and safety in the...
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)
The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)Until 31 August 2021, the main route to solicitor qualification (training contract route) required...
Benchmarking—what are normal measures of financial performance in a law firm?
Benchmarking—what are normal measures of financial performance in a law firm?This Practice Note provides information about different ways of measuring...
The structure of a negotiation
The structure of a negotiationWhen entering into any negotiation, be it a multimillion pound business deal or an agreeing the office coffee rota,...
Completion of training contract
Completion of training contractThis Practice Note explains SRA requirements and guidance on the process for applying for admission as a solicitor,...
Preparing an effective tender presentation
Preparing an effective tender presentationThe interview stage is your opportunity to present your proposal to the prospective client. Lack of...
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) statement—law firms
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) statement—law firmsOur diversity and inclusion (D&I) statement articulates our commitment to a diverse workforce and...
The importance of good time recording
The importance of good time recordingThis Practice Note is intended for law firms. It explains why time recording is so important. It also explores...
Lexcel—assessment
Lexcel—assessmentLexcel is the Law Society's practice management standard. It is not compulsory although Lexcel accreditation can be helpful for firms...
Associated legal terms
Charitable company
A company incorporated under the Companies Acts and which is established for exclusively charitable purposes.
Loan-out agreement
An agreement entered into where a company wishes to engage the services of a producer to produce a film or an artist, whose services are controlled by a loan-out company. Such an agreement is often used in conjunction with an inducement letter.
Occupational pension scheme
A workplace pension scheme, usually trust-based, established by an employer, or on behalf of a group of employers, to provide retirement benefits to employees.
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