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By DebbieH 21 May 2020 0 min read

Searching for new job opportunities during COVID-19

The last couple of months spent in lockdown has affected many lives in the legal industry with staff now working from home working reduced hours or unfortunately being furloughed Jobs are more scarce...

By DebbieH 24 Feb 2020 0 min read

Applying for a job in law? Here’s how to stand out

When it comes to standing out from the crowd it is important to know exactly how to brand yourself and your core professional offering writes Karen Dunbar of The CV Interview Advisors In today s legal...

By DebbieH 03 Jan 2020 0 min read

Tips you need for your 2020 job search

Taking into account the competitive nature of the legal industry it is wise to equip yourself as best as you can before starting your search for a new career in law Changing jobs is a big decision so...

By DebbieH 13 Nov 2019 0 min read

New Year, new career?

As fast approaches is your new year s resolution to tackle a new challenge in a fresh legal role In a recent survey we ran with jobseekers in the legal profession told us they will be looking for a ne...

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By DebbieH 28 Oct 2019 0 min read

The 5 best ways to get started in law

The law is not something we have to go actively looking for it governs our daily lives Thus those interested in the subject can use a variety of tactics to become more familiar with it In partnership...

By DebbieH 02 Sep 2019 0 min read

5 jobs you didn’t know you could get as a legal professional

Professionals in the legal industry today have more career options open to them than ever before The legal market has modernised and broadened offering lawyers a variety of options beyond private prac...

By DebbieH 09 Aug 2019 0 min read

A chat with Spencer Shaw Solicitors Director Ian Jones

Ian Jones is the Director and Principal Solicitor at Spencer Shaw Solicitors He was also previously a Partner and Head of Litigation with larger firms before setting up Spencer Shaw in Below he gives...

By DebbieH 24 Apr 2019 0 min read

Effective job hunting tips for your search

Are you searching for a new job We wouldn t be surprised since of professionals in the legal industry told us they would be in We all know that a job search can be frustrating but we do it for the end...

By DebbieH 04 Feb 2019 0 min read

Transferable skills for a Legal Secretary

Are you pursuing a career as a Legal Secretary You might be worried about the standard of your CV particularly if you don t have any previous experience to contribute to this role Don t sell yourself...

By DebbieH 15 Jan 2019 0 min read

Why didn’t I get the job?

If your confidence has been knocked after receiving a rejection letter asking for feedback can help you gain more clarity on the situation We re going to walk you through how to ask an employer for fe...