Top Tips to CV Success We all have the best intentions when it comes to keeping our CV up to date – whether building it for the first time, routinely ‘dusting it off’ once a year for a refresh, or…
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NQ: Stay calm and never give up…
NQ: Stay calm and never give up… It’s always useful to hear about other people’s path into law and here is Shibli Begum’s story about the trials and tribulations of pursuing a legal career and some of her tips to…
Interviewing Etiquette
Interviewing Etiquette 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 don’t ask, we make it our obligation to raise the subject. Recruiting in…
Trainees – Maximise your chances of securing an international move
Trainees – Maximise your chances of securing an international move FAQ’s: I’m training with a good law firm, how do I give myself the best chance of securing an international position on qualification? Choose your practice areas carefully. Think about where…
Interview Dos and Don’ts
Interview Dos and Don’ts How you present yourself at interview can be the difference between you securing your next position and having to seek out another opportunity. When you are up against candidates with equally impressive CVs as your own,…
TIMETABLE OF ACTION FOR NQ SOLICITORS IN 2018
TIMETABLE OF ACTION FOR NQ SOLICITORS IN 2018 January / February Engage a good and experienced recruitment consultant. Ask friends for referrals; speak to previous year trainees and find out who they would recommend; look for specialists in your market.…
A Guide For NQ Solicitors in 2018
A Guide for NQ Solicitors in 2018 Are you a newly qualified solicitor or approaching qualification? If you are, then this invaluable document sheds light on markets, the recruitment process, questions you should consider and your ultimate career plans. Alternatively read…
“Is there a gender glass ceiling in London’s top law firms?”
“Is there a gender glass ceiling in London’s top law firms?” Statistics suggest Magic Circle lagging behind when it comes to making female Solicitors up to Partner when compared to the rest of London and other areas of the UK…
A cautionary tale for lawyers considering a move in-house
A cautionary tale for lawyers considering a move in-house 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 of their professional dreams, offering lucrative…
Why flexible hours work for lawyers
Why flexible hours work for lawyers 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 inherently demands long hours, but the…