All Careers Advice
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Recently a surprisingly popular column in Legal Business took a jaded view of the state of leadership in major law firms. The nub of our argument was that the law firm c-suite had descended into technocratic managerialism over genuine leadership, leaving once bold institutions to put off crucial ...
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Relocation, relocation, relocation
07/06/2018
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. -
Over the last decade we’ve seen the advent of the ABS, the non-equity partnership model, the PLC and the virtual law firm. Whilst representative of a shift away from “traditional” law firm structures, these instances are still the exception rather than the rule.
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Negotiating the best starting salary
31/05/2018
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. -
Are you aware of your personal online brand?
24/05/2018
Your personal online brand can be just as important as the suit you wear to an interview. -
Banking giant Barclays is joining the trio of law firms which have already introduced forms of legal technology incubators by launching its own space for the rapidly-growing UK legal start-up market, which received about £16m of investment in the 18 months from 2016.
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Interested in qualifying as a US Attorney?
14/05/2018
Meet your BARBRI classroom facilitator in Dublin. -
5 top tips for trainee solicitors
10/05/2018
5 tips that will help you make your time as a trainee as valuable and enjoyable as possible -
The decision to make a move in-house can be reached at various stages of one’s legal career.
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Simmons & Simmons has promoted four women to partner as part of a reduced round of just nine partner promotions globally, with London promotions also dropping this year.
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McDermott Will & Emery is darkening DLA Piper’s door once more, with the hiring of another three partners, shortly after bringing in 20 partners from the firm’s US offices.
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Revolving doors: Magic Circle provides talent as UK players strengthen at home and abroad
19/04/2018
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. -
CV Tips
12/04/2018
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. -
How to write the perfect CV
12/04/2018
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.
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How to play the interview game
04/04/2018
Knowing how to play the interview game will help you land your perfect role -
The Modern Workplace
03/04/2018
Work is a central part of our lives… after all, on average we spend 90,000 hours at work during our lifetime. -
The Recruitment Perspective: How are European legal markets predicted to look post Brexit?
26/03/2018
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. -
UK & US law firms - the pros and cons
22/03/2018
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...