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Mastering the early stages of a legal career requires strategic planning and effective mentorship. Our resources offer essential insights and actionable advice on training, mentoring, and developing future solicitors to ensure a robust pipeline of talent. Gain access to best practices and innovative approaches to trainee management, tailored to elevate your practice and build a stronger professional foundation.

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Government consults on local government pension fixes to tackle discrimination

Government consults on local government pension fixes to tackle discrimination

The following Pensions news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Government consults on local government pension fixes to tackle discrimination

SRA authorises first AI-driven law firm to provide regulated legal services

SRA authorises first AI-driven law firm to provide regulated legal services
EHRC to update legal guidance after watershed sex ruling

EHRC to update legal guidance after watershed sex ruling

The following Employment news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on EHRC to update legal guidance after watershed sex ruling

Supreme Court holds that EqA 2010 terms ‘man’, ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ refer to biological sex (For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers)

Supreme Court holds that EqA 2010 terms ‘man’, ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ refer to biological sex (For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers)

The following Employment news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Supreme Court holds that EqA 2010 terms ‘man’, ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ refer to biological sex (For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers)

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Qualifying work experience (QWE)

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 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 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—policy

Formulating a learning and development—L&D—policyThis Practice Note provides information on formulating a learning and development (L&D)...

Practice notes

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...
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Produced in partnership with Richard Burcher of Validatum (UK) Limited
1st Mar
Practice notes

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...
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Produced in partnership with Beth Pipe FCIPD of OnLive Learning
28th Mar
Practice notes

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...
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Produced in partnership with Beth Pipe FCIPD of OnLive Learning
28th Mar
Practice notes

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....
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Produced in partnership with Joanna Kennedy of The Zacchaeus 2000 Trust (Z2K)
28th Mar
Precedents

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...
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1st Mar
Practice notes

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...
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Produced in partnership with Melanie O'Brien of DG Legal
28th Mar
Practice notes

The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)

The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)Until 31 August 2021, the main route to solicitor qualification (training contract route) required...
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2nd Mar
Practice notes

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...
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Produced in partnership with Robert Mowbray of Taylor Mowbray LLP
28th Mar
Practice notes

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,...
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Produced in partnership with Beth Pipe FCIPD of OnLive Learning
28th Mar
Practice notes

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,...
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1st Mar
Practice notes

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...
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Produced in partnership with Mr Larry Cattle
28th Mar
Precedents

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...
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1st Mar
Practice notes

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...
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Produced in partnership with Robert Mowbray of Taylor Mowbray LLP
28th Mar
Practice notes

Lexcel—assessment

Lexcel—assessmentLexcel is the Law Society's practice management standard. It is not compulsory although Lexcel accreditation can be helpful for firms...
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1st Mar
Practice notes

How to manage fire safety in the workplace

How to manage fire safety in the workplaceYou have a duty to take precautions to minimise the risk of fire in your workplace and ensure the safety of...
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Produced in partnership with Melanie O'Brien of DG Legal
28th Mar
Practice notes

Drafting an appraisal form

Drafting an appraisal formThis Practice Note provides guidance on drafting an appraisal form which can be used to assess and review an individual’s...
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Produced in partnership with Beth Pipe FCIPD of OnLive Learning and OnLive Learning
28th Mar

Popular documents

Trainee solicitor—supervisor’s monthly review

Trainee solicitor—supervisor’s monthly reviewA: General informationDate of review[Insert date]Trainee solicitor[Insert name]Supervisor conducting review[Insert name][Department][Delete if not appropriate]Stage of training[What stage of the training contract has been reached, eg seat 3 of 4 or month

Entering into a training contract—starting on or after 25 November 2019

Entering into a training contract—starting on or after 25 November 2019This Practice Note explains SRA requirements and guidance about entering into a training contract where the training contract started on or after 25 November 2019. It does not deal with training contracts that started before 25

Supervision of trainees

Supervision of traineesThe requirements when supervising trainees derive from the SRA Codes of Conduct and the SRA’s specific regulatory requirements for authorised training providers providing training contracts. The requirements are slightly different depending on whether the trainee is on a

Trainee solicitor induction plan

Trainee solicitor induction planType of informationDetailed informationDate provided to traineeIntroduction to the firm[Provide basic details about your firm, eg location, number of staff, type of work, demographic of clients]Names, status and responsibilities of individuals involved in