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Last week saw the notable hires of highly experienced partners by rival firms in the UK, with the magic circle providing the source for some of the most high-profile acquisitions.

Your CV is your own personal sales document that will help to sell your skills and secure your perfect job. Your aim is to entice the recruiter to want to know more about you.

There are a number of ways you can make a positive impact with your CV and improve your chances of being invited to interview.

Addleshaw Goddard has brought in the former Asia head of legacy Berwin Leighton Paisner as it looks to triple the size of its presence in Asia.

Knowing how to play the interview game will help you land your perfect role

Work is a central part of our lives… after all, on average we spend 90,000 hours at work during our lifetime.

Since the Brexit vote there has been much speculation over what the UK’s departure from the European Union might mean for these law firms active in the European Union. 

When recruiting for US law firms in the London market, we regularly come across associates at all levels who have lots of questions and some misconceptions about the differences between working for UK and US law firms. In this article our consultant Elliot Jackson, who has worked as a lawyer in b...

You’ve made it! Six years of hard work have paid off and you’re finally fully-qualified.

As law firms find the battle for attracting lawyers more and more challenging, the focus on preventing people leaving will only increase.

A look at 6 key differences between private practice and working in-house

What tends to drive a Partner or Team level move?

5 tips that will help you make your time as a trainee as valuable and enjoyable as possible

Understandably, many people find discussing salaries uncomfortable and embarrassing during an interview. However, most interviewers expect some bartering and, if it motivates you to put more into the job, it is worthwhile for both the applicant and the employer.

City lawyers are realising the appeal of Northern Powerhouse cities like Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds and packing in the rat-race for a more attractive work-life balance.

With Brexit on the horizon, some law firms are looking abroad to maintain a competitive business approach in a changing market.

The sandy shores of Dubai are fast becoming the most desirable place to practice law, here's why.

For some people, the transition from trainee to NQ takes place seamlessly, although it’s not unusual to reach the end of a training contract and to be unsure about your future. How do you make sure that you make the right next step?

Having a professional network is essential if you want to get ahead in business: here are some tips to help you build yours