With AI transforming document-heavy tasks and the billable hour under threat, lawyers are re-examining their value-add and productivity habits. Alex Harding explores the future of working practice
Should you be worried if a ‘reporter’ attends your hearing, and which family judgments are most likely to be published? Mark Harrop considers current rules and practice in light of greater transparency in family law proceedings
Want to be a judge? Ben Berkson and Olivia Mukherjee report from a Gray’s Inn event on the Northern Circuit where judges shared advice with juniors interested in applying for a judicial role
A well-drafted and regularly reviewed constitution should help to minimise the scope for disputes. Scott Leonard and Clare Kelly discuss the key issues to cover
Lana Murphy and Francesca Perera started their careers at the Crown Prosecution Service before joining chambers. They discuss why they made the move and the practicalities of setting up self-employed practice as qualified juniors
Wellbeing coaching supports the profession we say we want – one that retains talent and supports long, fulfilling careers. Barrister Bev Cripps talks about what drew her to coaching and how to incorporate it into everyday practice
The National Crime Agency demystifies the government security clearance process and highlights recent initiatives to encourage lawyer candidates from more diverse backgrounds to apply
Your CJS needs you! says Timothy Akers
Trying new approaches to tackle unfairness in opportunities, James Peters and Sinead Murray discuss recent Ofgem initiatives
Interrogating your AI tool is key, warn law librarians Sally McLaren and Lily Rowe
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Why Virtual Assistants Can Meet the Legal Profession’s Exacting Standards
Despite increased awareness, why are AI hallucinations continuing to infiltrate court cases at an alarming rate? Matthew Lee investigates
Many disabled barristers face entrenched obstacles to KC appointment – both procedural and systemic, writes Diego F Soto-Miranda
The proscribing of Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act is an assault on the English language and on civil liberties, argues Paul Harris SC, founder of the Bar Human Rights Committee
For over three decades, the Bar Mock Trial Competition has boosted the skills, knowledge and confidence of tens of thousands of state school students – as sixth-form teacher Conor Duffy and Young Citizens’ Akasa Pradhan report
Suzie Miller’s latest play puts the legal system centre stage once more. Will it galvanise change? asks Rehna Azim