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By DebbieH 10 Apr 2019 0 min read

Spotlight: the law firms who are hiring in Manchester

Considering a career move to Manchester We re not surprised since the city continues to be known as the main hub of commercial activity in the North West as well as an attractive place to do business...

By DebbieH 01 Apr 2019 0 min read

Partner job description

A partner is a lawyer who is promoted within a firm to partnership level This person will have ideally clocked up at least years experience and will either become equity or non-equity partners Equity...

By DebbieH 27 Mar 2019 0 min read

Why you should think about moving to London if you are a solicitor

Many of us choose to relocate at some point in our lives for a new job Others might have somewhere specific in mind that they would like to live all you have to do is find the right job there We wante...

By DebbieH 18 Mar 2019 0 min read

NALP host first ever National Paralegal Day

Last week the National Association of Licensed Paralegals hosted the first ever National Paralegal Day Hosted on th March the event was held at the House of Commons It was sponsored by Fabian Hamilton...

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By DebbieH 18 Mar 2019 0 min read

5 essential skills for your Solicitor’s CV

In the legal industry competition for jobs is fierce In order to land your ideal role your solicitor CV needs to stand out with strong and relevant skills As well as sharing your experience achievemen...

By DebbieH 13 Mar 2019 0 min read

How to be more assertive in the workplace

Having the ability to communicate in an assertive manner is a great skill to master for the workplace Many find it difficult to express their views confidently without feeling overwhelmed or that we v...

By DebbieH 13 Mar 2019 0 min read

5 leadership skills you need to know in the law industry

A lot goes into being a good lawyer and a good leader While these are two separate roles being a good leader can help make your job as a lawyer a little easier There are some skills that are important...

By DebbieH 08 Mar 2019 0 min read

International Women’s Day #Balanceforbetter

Today marks International Women s Day a time for celebrating women s achievements while also calling for a more gender-balanced world Collective action and shared ownership for driving gender parity i...

By DebbieH 04 Mar 2019 0 min read

Essential skills for a legal associate

What skills will really shine on a legal associate s CV Legal associates are qualified solicitors employed at a firm normally working under the supervision of a partner or senior associate Usually you...

By DebbieH 04 Mar 2019 0 min read

Law Society warns no-deal will damage fight against crime

The Law Society has highlighted the potential issues that leaving the EU without an agreement could have on the judicial system Christine Blacklaws The Society s president said last week that a no-dea...

By DebbieH 26 Feb 2019 0 min read

What is PQE?

PQE stands for Post-Qualified Experience This is usually represented as years or half years for solicitors It s also applicable to legal executives E g If a solicitor was admitted to the Roll in Engla...