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November 20th, 2025

AI and the Future of CPD: Redefining Competence in a Digital Legal Profession

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a routine feature of legal practice. Predictive analytics, AI-assisted contract review, and automated research tools have already changed how legal work is delivered and how clients experience services. The profession is moving into a new era of human–machine collaboration, but CPD frameworks and competency statements largely reflect the pre-AI world. […]

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July 24th, 2025

Raising Standards – Ethics, Identity and the Role of Regulated Careers in Legal Education

At the recent LawCAB conference, a breakout session on alternative legal career routes sparked an important conversation. With speakers from CILEX Law School, the Council for Licensed Conveyancers, and the Association of Costs Lawyers Training – and a diverse audience of students, law schools and employers – one key question emerged: Are we doing enough […]

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June 18th, 2023

Practice note on QWE for in-house counsel – now live on Thomson Reuters Practical Law

The way in which solicitors qualify has changed, and the new regime provides greater opportunities for in-house legal departments in corporates or public sector entities to qualify solicitors and for candidates to consider starting their legal careers working in-house.  This note explores qualifying work experience (QWE), the practical stage of the new route to qualification for […]

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August 30th, 2022

Introducing the Africa Corporate and Government Counsel Forum

Here at Hook Tangaza, we believe that strong regulatory and legislative frameworks make for stable and thriving states, buoyant economies, and thereby underpin healthy societies. We specifically align our work with seven of the Sustainable Development Goals, including that of Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. In support of this aim, we have strong relationships with […]

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June 22nd, 2022

5 Ways to Maximize Your Membership of a Network

Now that you have joined a network, how can you make it work for you? Complete your profile All networks will have a members’ directory and often the opportunity to update your information and post news and information directly. Take advantage of this and raise your profile in the network by regularly posting news about […]

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March 24th, 2021

Training the Future Lawyer

A free guide for universities and law schools   The purpose of this guide In 2018, the Solicitors Regulation Authority announced the proposed introduction of a new training and qualification regime for solicitors in England and Wales. This new regime is expected to come into force in Autumn 2021. This report is designed for universities […]

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