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Half of women working in law say the demands of their job are unsustainable for their long-term health, according to new research which canvassed the views of more than 500 female legal professionals.

‘AI can be a valuable tool, and at the same time, it calls for a measured and vigilant approach.’ Few professions have had greater reasons to heed the recent words of Pope Leo XIV than law, with a clutch of major firms finding themselves in AI-related hot water in recent months.

On 12 May, Anthropic launched Claude for Legal, marking a shift in the AI company’s positioning, from primarily powering legal AI products such as Harvey and Legora, towards potentially becoming a legal platform in its own right.

Skyler Broadhead shares her unconventional journey from village law firm receptionist to Managing Paralegal at Rothera Bray, specializing in children's law and domestic violence cases. Her story reveals how curiosity, determination, and supportive mentorship can build a successful legal career without a traditional law degree.

6 April 2026 saw the most significant wave of reforms to UK employment law since the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 came into force in December...

Michael Levenstein has been featured in The Lawyer as part of a reflective piece exploring career “sliding doors” moments, memorable experiences of pupillage, and advice...

Leadership today demands a constant balancing act between direction and detail. In a world of continuous disruption, senior leaders are pulled simultaneously toward high-level strategy and real-time execution.

Welcome to the Corporate Briefing, where we review the latest developments in UK corporate law that you need to know about.

Another proprietary estoppel claim involving a farm?! The recent High Court appeal in Conway v Conway CH-2024-BHM-000020 seeks to put to rest the question of whether Section 2...