Are you a NQ solicitor or approaching qualification? Check out our 2019 timetable which will guide you in being proactive in finding that pe...
Are you an NQ solicitor or approaching qualification? If so, then this is an unmissable guide – shedding light on topics including the...
The purpose of this guide This guide is designed as a resource for lawyers who are considering an international move. Each move and each lo...
The lightbulb moment… aka “there must be more to life” No matter when it hits – nose-to-armpit on the Central Line...
We are frequently asked for advice on interview etiquette and guidance on what to expect to deal with at interview. In fact, even if people ...
FAQ’s: I’m training with a good law firm, how do I give myself the best chance of securing an international position on qualific...
1. Recruit a consultant Use a recruitment consultant. Yes ‘we would say that’, but unless you know the target market well, have...
The team here at Origin Legal are always keen to ‘do their bit’ for the environment and their local community. That’s why ...
My first manager in recruitment often said: “time kills all deals”. Although this is a well-worn cliché from the 1990s (I...
So you have nailed the technical part of the interview; you have the skills and experience; you’re willing to relocate…the job ...
This year, Origin Legal Director Jason Nottage has undertaken a fitness journey of epic proportions. Having already contributed miles-worth ...
When considering an international move it is essential that you speak to your partner/spouse about their thoughts of the subject first. I...
So here we are again, the holidays are over (for those of us with kids in school at least) and we’re back at the desk, staring down th...
Securing an interview is an exciting step in the recruitment process but preparing properly in advance can make the difference between succe...
We have arrived in the town of Vyazma! We are almost at our final destination of the World Cup Stadium having trekked 2,540km since Januar...
On 21st June 2018 Origin Legal’s Jason Nottage and Stuart Phillips took part in the 20th Birketts Race for Business in aid of Farleigh...
Having a ball in Belarus Having traversed over 1827km to date on our quest to “reach Moscow” during the World Cup, the Origin...
It’s business as usual in the planning community in 2018, with numerous opportunities for planning lawyers, buoyant recruitment levels...
The first step to landing your next role is taking the time to ensure your CV is just right. Your CV should be an accurate representation of...
The BBC recently commissioned a cross-sector analysis of average wage levels around the UK (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43729508). Th...
Industry standards and reputation are often at the forefront of many newly qualified lawyers’ minds when looking for their first step ...
The Origin Legal team are continuing to make amazing progress across Europe and have managed to reach the next stop on their epic Road to ...
The Origin team have started their road to Moscow at a pace and are already enjoying a crisp beer or two in Rodenberg, Germany, on route. ...
How you present yourself at interview can be the difference between you securing your next position and having to seek out another opportuni...
Are you a NQ solicitor or approaching qualification? Check out our 2018 timetable which will guide you in being proactive in finding that pe...
Are you a newly qualified solicitor or approaching qualification? If you are, then this invaluable document sheds light on markets, the recr...
The Origin Legal team are donning their running shoes, cycle helmets and swimming costumes to rack up the miles to raise awareness of The Fa...
Statistics suggest Magic Circle lagging behind when it comes to making female Solicitors up to Partner when compared to the rest of London a...
Practising at an elite law firm is often viewed, with good reason, as the pinnacle of the legal profession. For some, it is the realisation ...
Over the years we have been accustomed to advertising jobs in the British Virgin Islands in a certain way. The biggest challenge we faced pr...
It is the question we get asked most consistently by people looking for legal jobs offshore. The answer is unequivocally yes, although with ...
Lawyers often experience peaks and troughs in their workload leaving them beholden to deadlines when demanding cases land on their desk. Bei...
Farewell September saw something of a changing of the guard here at Origin. Emily Allinson who was instrumental in setting up our Paralegal...
Rightly or wrongly, Lawyers are often portrayed as not having the best sense of humour, but this is perhaps due to the clients they work for...
For any of our contacts who are interested to see the scale of the impact Hurricane Irma has had on the British Virgin Islands, please take ...
Long gone are the days of a rigid 9-5 with a trend for flexible working taking a grip within a growing number of law firms. Being a lawyer i...
Have regional law firms shifted stance on set salary scales? Are we witnessing the end of solicitors’ rigid pay structures? Most law ...
Leading law firms demand for legal project managers tempered by suitable candidate shortage The top law firms are driving the pick-up of Le...
Planning your next step? The latest insights into this constantly shifting sector Opportunities for planning lawyers continue to be good a...
Advice for trainees and junior lawyers Opportunities for junior lawyers to move overseas have rarely been better. Firms are investing heavi...
Interesting snapshot from The Lawyer (https://www.thelawyer.com/issues/online-march-2017/brexit-offshore-firms-react-article-50/ ) on how th...
“Tax burden to be highest in 30 years, says think tank”1 A new report from think tank The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS)2 e...
Are you a NQ solicitor or approaching qualification? Check out our 2017 timetable which will guide you in being proactive in finding that pe...
Are you a NQ solicitor or approaching qualification? If you are, then this is an unmissable document shedding light on regional markets, the...
If this is your first time interviewing for a senior level post you are likely to notice some significant differences, particularly if the l...
Partnership Moves – Building a business case without a big following By some margin, the most common reason for Partnership interview...
The latest analysis of the offshore sector in The Lawyer is a ‘must read’ for anyone considering a move offshore. The publicatio...
A decade of experience but no more secures Capital’s top legal partnership roles Ten years is the magic number for lawyers looking to...
Brexit, Boutiques & Mergers – A review of the current recruitment trends in the planning market. Brexit yet to impact the demand ...
As specialists in international legal recruitment over many years, we have long maintained that money alone should not be the sole reason fo...
