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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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Latest Practice Management News
Employment analysis: A revised Employment Rights Bill (ERB), as brought from the House of Commons to the House of Lords was published on 14 March...
An updated version of the Employment Rights Bill (ERB), incorporating the amendments agreed during the House of Commons Report Stage on 11 and 12...
Law360: The proposed Fair Work Agency will be able to take employers to a tribunal to enforce workers' rights if they are 'unwilling or unable to do...
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has published a report highlighting the need for enhanced workplace support for...
Employment news analysis: The House of Commons has today (5 March 2025) published a document which lists all amendments tabled to the Employment...
Latest Practice Management Practice Notes
Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme—WIQS—practice management standard—Precedents content mapThe Law Society's Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme...
Medical reports—data protection issues and AMRA 1988This Practice Note sets outs the issues an employer will need to consider when seeking medical...
Doing business in: ArgentinaUpdated July 2024IntroductionThe Argentine Republic is sub-divided in 23 provinces and one federal district, the City of...
Doing business in: RomaniaUpdated in November 2023IntroductionThis guide aims to highlight some of the key areas that a new business will need to...
Doing business in: the UKUpdated in November 2024IntroductionThe UK has been one of the favoured locations for global businesses to set up their first...
Latest Practice Management Precedents
Corporate social responsibility—CSR—policy1Introduction1.1We consider corporate social responsibility (CSR) to be an important part of the manner in...
Policy—neonatal care leave1Introduction1.1This policy outlines the leave and pay we offer to employees whose babies are born premature or sick, and...
Employment contract basic versionContract of employment dated [insert date]Parties1[Name of Employer] [of [insert address] OR a company incorporated...
Head of Risk or Risk Manager role profile—law firmsKey informationName of firmName of role holderReports toRole type[Insert, eg...
Signing/authorisation limits—general commercial organisationKey words or phrases referred to in these signing/authorisation limits are defined in the...
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Featured Practice Management content
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
Non est factum
A plea that a person who appears to have executed a deed did not in fact do so.
Recast Regulation
Also known as the Regulation (EU) 848/2015 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2015 on insolvency proceedings (recast) (the Recast Regulation). It repeals the EC Regulation on Insolvency and is intended to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of insolvency proceedings with a cross-border element.
Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills
Secretary of State overseeing the Insolvency Service, part of the Department for Business Innovation and Skills.
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