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11-11-2019
Emotion is involved in all aspects of legal practice
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Regulation: helping you perform at your professional best
10-10-2019
Be kind to your mind
30-09-2019
CILEx Regulation opens door to alternative business structures
30-09-2019
Working together to combat crime: regulators and law enforcement
30-09-2019
Legal tech: standards for the lawyers of the future
30-08-2019
Young Legal Aid Lawyers: Who we are and what we do
29-08-2019
The Judicial Diversity Forum
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How regulators can advance lawtech and protect consumers
26-07-2019
How to stand out as a lawyer
26-07-2019
Vital business skills for specialist lawyers
24-06-2019
Working together to promote diversity
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Diversity data collection 2019
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Why less is more with a joint application
30-05-2019
An Ombudsman’s view of good costs service
Regulation Matters explores a wide range of regulatory issues in a simple, accessible way. It’s the first stop for CILEx legal practitioners and consumers looking for guidance, exclusive features and videos.

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Becoming a Chartered Legal Executive Advocate

Roy Morgan, a legal trainer for CILEx Regulation's accredited course provider Kaplan Altior, talks to Regulation Matters about Advocacy courses and what they offer to delegates.

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A career in law: aspirations and achievements

Emma Johnson, Chartered Legal Executive Advocate, shares details of her CILEx distance-learning studies, Advocacy training, and what's next for her career...
Can legal professionals keep up with changing consumer demands?

Caroline Wallace, Strategy Director at the Legal Services Board, talks to Regulation Matters about consumer-facing issues and what will be expected of legal professionals and legal regulation of the future.

Turning the tables: Ending sexual harassment at work

Elizabeth Prochaska from the Equality & Human Rights Commission gives guidance and recommendations for victims and employers in relation to sexual harassment in the workplace.

Changing the face of law

Chris Bones, Executive Chair of the CILEx Group, wants to change the face of law for the public and to ensure an accessible route into the profession. Discover his other plans and ambitions for the organisation.
Calling all aspiring legal practitioners!

There’s now a new way to achieve more from your Fellowship application. See how you can save money and gain independent Probate Practice Rights and Fellowship through ONE application.
Moving conveyancing into the 21st century

Eddie Goldsmith, chairman of the Conveyancing Association, discusses the Department for Communities and Local Government's recent Call for Evidence on improving the home buying and selling process in the UK.

Keeping your law firm safe from cyber attacks

John Kunzler, Senior Vice President of Financial and Professional Risks at insurance broker Marsh, talks to CILEx Regulation CEO Helen Whiteman about the latest cyber-security scams.

Legal Ombudsman: Coming soon...

Rob Powell, Chief Executive Officer at the Legal Ombudsman, reveals details of LeO's 2018-2019 Business Plan and explains his main focus for the coming years.

The SRA on why #diversitymatters

The Solicitors Regulation Authority published its latest diversity data figures in January 2018. Based on those findings, Executive Director Jane Malcolm discusses how the legal profession's make-up is changing, upcoming diversity events, and the SRA's top tips for promoting diversity within law firms.

LinkedIn: From Links 2 Leads

Rachel Tombs, solicitor for 15 years and founder of legal-marketing and business-development consultancy Links2Leads, gives law firms the "dos and don'ts" for engaging with clients and consumers using social media.
The LSB and the wider legal sector

Helen Whiteman, CEO of CILEx Regulation, talks to Helen Phillips, Interim Chair of the Legal Services Board, about how the LSB's work impacts legal regulators, practitioners and consumers.

Independent and impartial advice for the legal sector

Helen Whiteman interviews Chair of the Office for Legal Complaints, Wanda Goldwag, to find out about the work of the OLC and how far it has progressed with a "root-and-branch" review of the complaints process at the Legal Ombudsman.

Criminal Practice Rights: Getting you ready for trial

Sarah Phippen qualified as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 2012. She discusses the CILEx Regulation's Criminal Practice Rights Course with Regulation Matters.

LawCare: You are not alone

LawCare is dedicated to promoting and supporting good mental health and wellbeing in the legal community. Its CEO, Elizabeth Rimmer, tells Regulation Matters all about the charity and its involvement in World Mental Health Day.
Practice Rights can benefit you, your practice and your clients

Chartered Legal Executive Advocate Gary Claeys explains to Regulation Matters how gaining CILEx Regulation Advocacy Rights has enhanced his professional status and transformed his role as personal injury lawyer.
Continuing Professional Development: All you need to know

If you’re unsure of how “planned activities”, “unplanned activities” and “professionalism” can count towards your outcomes-based CPD, Helen Whiting, CILEx Regulation’s Practitioner Authorisation and Supervision Manager, and Danielle Ingle, Practitioner Officer can help.
Your journey to Fellowship

Angela Tyrrell became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in July 2017. Here she tells CILEx Regulation about her path to Fellowship.

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RT @legal_choices: Some businesses are not allowing expectant parents time out of work to attend midwifery appointments. Find out what the…

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RT @Legal_Ombudsman: We want your views! We recently released a paper on Transparency and Reporting Impact in which we talk about how we ca…

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RT @EHRC: Golden rules! NDAs shoud not be used to: ❗ Stop harassment or discrimination from being discussed ❗ To prevent future harassmen…

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RT @EHRC: NDAs can be complex and intimidating. Our guidance sets out employer responsibilities and employees rights. Find out more ➡️…

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On #worldmentalhealthday2019 we've been reflecting on what it means to be a supportive regulator. Being human, not… https://t.co/uULiRNyjDE

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RT @CILExLawyers: Stress is an issue in the legal profession and #WorldMentalHealthDay is a great reminder to tackle it. Let’s all make tim…

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RT @CILExLawyers: There are great resources to help support your mental health. Visit the CILEx Regulation website for more information: ht…

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From the CEO's Desk

£255 each year is the estimated cost of the impact of money laundering to every household in the UK. CILEx Regulation's CEO Helen Whiteman explains how it intends to protect the regulated community and the public from the criminal activity.

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It's hard to believe that it has been a whole year since we last celebrated and promoted Mental Health Awareness Week. It runs from 13 May this year and many individuals and organisations are getting involved with events and activities across the UK. The theme is body image; how we think and feel about our bodies. Helen Whiteman, CEO of CILEx Regulation, shares her thoughts.

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