Collette Paterson: The key quality to qualify as a professional

YOU went to law school, studied for the diploma, did your time as a trainee and emerged triumphant. You now represent clients whose livelihoods or homes could hang on what advice you give them. Your lawyering is responsible stuff – ergo, you are a professional, right?

Now for the real thing

Firm policy proposals for the future of legal education and training are about to be unveiled, following the Society's two year long review...