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The legal profession is notoriously known for its high-octane working environment in which clients expect immediate, top-quality advice. It’s therefore unsurprising that large numbers of lawyers struggle with stress, fatigue and depression. Earlier this year, a Junior Lawyers Division Survey...

When you come across a role you’re interested in, you may be tempted to approach a law firm directly, instead of applying through a recruitment agency. This is likely to be especially true if you have connections with the firm...

Before you make any kind of job move, it’s important to be clear about exactly what you’re looking for in your next position. In my experience, if someone knows that they want to move on from their current role, it’s...

Private Client has long been one of the narrower, and perhaps less alluring legal practice areas, with many solicitors favouring the high salaries and prestige that typically come with more commercial specialisms. However, things are changing. Not only are the...

Coming towards the end of your training contract? Unless you’ve already been offered an NQ role at your current firm, you’re probably contemplating your next move. As ambitious trainees across Manchester and the North West prepare themselves for their NQ...

As we spoke about in a previous blog , if you’re a trainee solicitor, the months leading up to your qualification date can be stressful. This is especially true if you’re not clear about which area of the law you would...

You’ve received the call you’ve been waiting for and have been offered an exciting new position, congratulations! But before you can truly get energised about your move, there’s the small but essential task of handing in your notice. Whether you’ve...

In today’s crowded legal market, competition for clients is fierce. Memories of the 2007-8 recession continue to linger for some firms, leading them to look for ways to future-proof their businesses. Some are looking to merge with or acquire other...

Following the busy festive period, this week, most of us are settling back into our everyday working routines. The start of a new year is a key time for making changes in our lives and January is often a time...