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Navigating the Legal Job Market in 2024: AI, Hybrid Work, and the Skills Gap
- 9 Sep 2024
The legal job market in 2024 is undergoing profound changes, driven by the rapid adoption of AI, the persistence of hybrid work models, and an increasing demand for specialised skills. As law firms and in-house legal departments look to adapt to these trends, candidates are facing a new set of challenges and opportunities.
Navigating the post-summer return to work: A critical transition for lawyers
- 30 Aug 2024
As the summer holidays draw to a close, many lawyers face the challenging transition back to the demanding pace of legal work. The summer break, often a rare opportunity for much-needed downtime, is essential for lawyers to recharge from the high-pressure environment they operate in. However, the return to work after this period of relaxation can bring about a range of emotions, including anxiety, stress, and a sense of being overwhelmed.
Breaking the Silence - Mental Health in the Legal Profession: A Call to Action for Solicitors and Firms
- 5 Jul 2024
The legal profession, while prestigious and intellectually rewarding, is also notorious for its high-stress environment. Lawyers are often under immense pressure to perform at their best, making critical decisions that impact their clients' lives. However, this relentless pursuit of excellence can come at a significant cost to their mental health.
Seizing summer: upgrade your legal expertise
- 11 Jul 2024
By strategically using the summer holidays to engage in targeted learning, you can stay ahead of the competition, make valuable connections, and develop skills that will serve you well in your professional lives.
Work-life balance in the legal field: is it achievable?
- 5 Jul 2024
Explore strategies for achieving work-life balance in the legal field. Learn about the challenges Lawyers face and practical tips for managing stress, setting boundaries, and leveraging flexible working arrangements.
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Navigating the Paralegal Market
- 4 Jul 2024
Chadwick Nott’s Chris Goodman delves into the current state of the paralegal job market, offering valuable insights and practical advice for aspiring paralegals and legal firms alike. Whether you are looking to start a career, advance your position, or recruit top talent, this guide provides essential information to help you navigate the paralegal market effectively.
Sellick Partnership makes another key senior promotion
- 1 Jul 2024
Market-leading recruitment specialist Sellick Partnership has announced another key senior promotion to aid strategic growth plans, whilst also highlighting the importance of wellbeing in the workplace.
Resignation checklist: what to do before your final day at work
- 1 Jul 2024
Deciding to resign from your job is a significant step, and ensuring a smooth transition is crucial both for your peace of mind and for maintaining professional relationships. Here’s a comprehensive checklist to help you navigate this process and leave your current role on a positive note.
Aligning Expectations and Reality: Navigating recruitment in the ever-evolving legal sector
- 12 Jun 2024
Recent surveys indicate that a significant 44% of employees have left their job within the first year because the role did not meet the expectations set during the application process. This stark statistic underscores the necessity for transparency and alignment in recruitment practices.
The rise of the Senior Paralegal
- 12 Jun 2024
In recent years, the legal industry has witnessed significant changes, including the rise of the Senior Paralegal role. In this piece, Sellick Partnership's Faith Kelly discusses this recent development and its positive impact.
Mastering the art of interview talking points
- 11 Jun 2024
Navigating a job interview requires balance, confidence, and the right talking points to make a lasting impression. Preparing for an interview means more than just knowing your resume; it's about strategically discussing your skills, experiences, and goals to align with the company's needs. Here's a guide to mastering key talking points during interviews.
Is working on a Friday worth it?
- 3 Jun 2024
As the workweek winds down, many employees find themselves contemplating the value of working on Fridays. For some, it's the final push to wrap up tasks and ensure a smooth start to the following week. For others, it's an opportunity to kick off the weekend early, embracing a better work-life balance. This article explores the pros and cons of working on Fridays.
Should employers provide interview questions in advance?
- 15 May 2024
One evolving debate in the field of human resources is whether employers should provide interview questions to candidates in advance. This article aims to examine both sides of the argument to provide a comprehensive understanding of the implications of sharing interview questions beforehand.
Retrain your brain for a new career
- 7 May 2024
Embarking on a journey to pursue a new career path can be both exhilarating and intimidating. Adapting to new skills, perspectives, and challenges requires a deliberate approach. Here’s are some practical tips on how to retrain your brain for a new career.
Job Descriptions: Detail, Experience, Clarity
- 1 May 2024
In the world of legal recruitment, a well-crafted job description is comparable to a golden ticket. It attracts the right candidates, speeds up the hiring process, and ultimately results in the perfect fit for the role. However, all too often, we encounter descriptions that can be unclear or have little information about the role, leaving both employers and candidates frustrated and confused.
From setback to success: how to bounce back from rejection
- 26 Apr 2024
Receiving a rejection letter or email can be disheartening, especially after investing time and effort into the application process. However, facing rejection is an inevitable part of the job search journey. Here's a guide on how to cope with job rejections and what steps to take next.
The importance of keeping resumes up to date
- 16 Apr 2024
Despite its pivotal role, many individuals tend to overlook the importance of regularly updating their CVs. This article aims to demonstrate why maintaining an up-to-date resume in the legal sector is not a tedious task of irrelevance, but an activity of strategic benefit to both you and your career.
Turning to Temps
- 12 Apr 2024
In recent years, the UK has witnessed a notable surge in the utilisation of temporary employment by businesses across various sectors. This trend of relying on temporary workers, often referred to as temps, has become increasingly prevalent, prompting us to conduct a closer examination of the factors driving this shift in hiring practices and its broader implications.
The importance of upskilling for legal professionals
- 10 Apr 2024
In the realm of law, where changes in regulations, technologies, and client expectations are constant, the need for legal professionals to upskill has never been more crucial. This article delves into the significance of upskilling for legal professionals and why it's imperative for their continued success.
The Frustration of Ambiguous Salary Ranges in Job Descriptions: A Call for Transparency
- 4 Apr 2024
In today's competitive job market, clarity is key for both job seekers and employers. Yet, one aspect that continues to cause frustration and uncertainty is the ambiguous or undisclosed salary ranges in job descriptions.
