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Save time, with everything you need to stay on top of your game all available in one place, including the Managing for Success magazine, webinars, events, trusted resources, discounts and more.
Save time, with everything you need to stay on top of your game all available in one place, including the Managing for Success magazine, webinars, events, trusted resources, discounts and more.
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“You have been banished!” Lessons learned from the Traitors
Culture crafting: insights from the top 100 law firms
The pros and cons of selling to private equity
Starting a new law firm (Part 4): Applying to the SRA
Dominating Google search results: a blueprint for legal professionals
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Mastering the Balance: Workload and Resource Management for Legal Professionals (22 May 2025, London)
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Sanctions and source of funds - the essentials (15 May 2025, Online)
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The role of SQE and apprenticeships, University of Derby (Wednesday 2 April 2025)
Explore how best to support incoming talent through training and educational initiatives like the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) and legal sector apprenticeships.
Leadership and Management Section members benefit from free access to our library of on-demand content.
Risk and Compliance Annual Conference 2025 (12 March 2025, London and Online)
Our flagship Risk and Compliance Annual Conference is your team’s opportunity to get ahead of the biggest compliance issues and evolving regulations. Join us and over 400 practitioners for a day of in-depth discussions, practical workshops tailored to your firm’s size and level of seniority, and the chance to network ...
SRA Accounts Rules – the essentials (On Demand)
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2025 Financial Benchmarking Survey launch, Hybrid (Weds 5th March 2025)
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Law Society library
Gain a competitive edge and give the best possible legal advice with the trusted resources and support available through the Law Society library.
As a section member you are entitled to the following library benefits***:
- first item free on Lawdocs, the Law Society library document delivery service*
- 50% off all chargeable Law Society library services**
- priority access to all Law Society library services
* Subject to standard page limits, terms and conditions and for current judicial proceedings or non-commercial purposes.
** Including additional research on top of the standard 30 minutes, the Lawdocs Service (first item free), and printing and photocopying services.
***All benefits are valid until 31 December 2025. Applies to all Law Society Section members, and members must state from initial contact that they are a current Section member when requesting any of these services.
Professional indemnity focus from Paragon
Cyber insurance and the legal profession
As cyber fraud becomes increasingly prevalent, it’s vital that all firms take the necessary steps to protect themselves. Piers Winton, director at Paragon International Insurance Brokers, explains what action you should take
Advance planning
Law firms need clearly defined ways of managing the careers of their lawyers, especially senior staff members. Diana Bentley looks at what options are available for those wanting to progress
Own goals
Employee-owned law firms are on the rise. Christian Wilson looks at why this is, and the opportunities and risks involved
Surveying the scene
Ian Johnson, author of the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2024, shares some of the key findings from this year’s report