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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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Pearn Kandola has undertaken a comprehensive study on age discrimination in UK workplaces, highlighting its prevalence and impact across age groups....
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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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Latest Practice Management Practice Notes
EU collection—CommercialThis page collects together EU content that addresses matters of Commercial law.For information on EU law generally, see: •EU...
Finding pro bono opportunitiesThis Practice Note provides information about different ways of identifying sources of pro bono work along with...
National minimum wageSTOP PRESS: The Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024, SI 2024/1155 (ET Rules 2024) in force from 6 January 2025, replace the...
Sexual harassment and the duty to prevent itThis Practice Note considers:•sexual harassment under section 26(2) of the Equality Act 2010 (EqA 2010)...
Shared parental leave (birth)This Practice Note explains the shared parental leave regime that applies in relation to the birth of a child under...
Latest Practice Management Precedents
Fee sharing agreement—law firmsThis Agreement is made on [insert date]Parties1[insert name of company] [of OR a company incorporated in [England and...
Introduction agreement for services—pro-supplierThis Agreement is made on [date]Parties1[insert name of company] [of OR a company incorporated in...
Draft outline script for grievance meetingThis Precedent is a draft script for an employer to use to act as a reminder of the steps to take at a...
Letter—request to employee to attend grievance meeting[To be typed on headed notepaper of employer][insert date]Dear [insert name of employee],Re:...
Letter—performance procedure (3): to employee confirming dismissal on notice (following previous warnings)[To be typed on headed notepaper of...
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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
ADR organisation
independent organisations who can help arrange a mediation or other ADR process including: • advising on the most appropriate form of ADR • identifying a suitably trained mediator • draft the mediation agreement to be signed by the parties and the mediator • deal with the administrative issues of holding a mediation such as agreeing a date, arranging an independent venue and refreshments and facilities Examples include the Centre for Dispute Resolution (CEDR), the ADR group and In Place of Strife
Early retirement benefit
The payment of retirement benefits from a pension scheme before a normal retirement date.
Scheme for Construction Contracts
Introduced by the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (HGCRA 1996), the Scheme implies certain provisions relating to adjudication and payment into all construction contracts that are subject to the HCGRA 1996 but which do not comply with its requirements.
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