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Assess your year, plan your future
The best way to plan your future is to learn from your past and improve upon it. By looking back at last year and figuring what went right and what went wrong, we can look to go forward. Start by...
Why it pays to pay well
We all know the phrase “money talks”, and there’s a reason why. As part of our research, we asked lawyers what would be their top priorities when looking for a new job. The results seemed to support the idea that...
Realm Talks To… Lauren Hughes
In this edition of Realm Talks To... Realm spoke to Lauren Hughes, Residential Conveyancing Solicitor at Alfred Newton Solicitors. During their conversation, Lauren gives us an insight into her daily routine, her post-lockdown plans and her advice for aspiring lawyers....
When is the best time to start your job hunt? December or January?
When is the best time to see your friends and family celebrating the festive cheer? When is the best time to lose track and relax? When is the best time to have a New Year's Eve party? ...December! December seems...
The rise of the 4-day week
Conversations about 4-day weeks seem to be rife on social media after the announcement that Scotland intends to expand their trials with research finding “80% of people believe cutting their number of days at work with no loss of pay...
Why Lawyers Turn Down Job Offers
The market is becoming more and more competitive and so when a law firm finds the right lawyer it’s imperative that they attract and retain them. At Realm, we speak with lawyers and law firms on a daily basis, helping...
Top Tips for Lawyers: Cleaning Up Your Online Presence
Why it’s important for lawyers to clean up their online presence Everyone needs a clean online presence. In the modern era, the internet means that almost all information is readily available at the press of a button, including yours. For...
Top Tips for Lawyers: Online Interviews
Online interviews are becoming more and more common in the workplace, and it comes as no surprise. Even before the pandemic lots of law firms did online interviews and those who didn’t, the pandemic made them have to. Now moving...
Top Tips for Lawyers: How to Remain Productive Whilst Working From Home
Being a lawyer requires amazing organisation and attention to detail, both of which can be hampered by working from home. As a lawyer it’s a common problem to be pulled in all sorts of directions every day by clients and...