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By DebbieH 18 Mar 2019 0 min read

Day in the life of a Managing Partner

Liz Ward is the Managing Partner of specialist law firm Virtuoso Legal She has joined us to talk about her career and how it all came together for success She also has some great advice for younger aspiring legal minds Hi Liz how did you get into this career I

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 ve crossed a line Whether you re applying for a new job or simply looking to assert

By DebbieH 13 Mar 2019 0 min read

Are UK law firms prepared for Brexit?

As the UK prepares to leave the EU a Bellwether research paper published by LexisNexis UK reveals there is overwhelming inaction on the part of independent law firms to prepare for Brexit According to the Global Legal Post a large portion of firms believe that leaving the European Union will

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 to both and being strong in those skills can help

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 is what makes International Women s Day successful and today we would like to acknowledge the achievements made by women

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 would be working on a fixed salary The life of an associate varies greatly according to the

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-deal will make it harder to investigate cross-border crime and arrest suspects Under the EAW criminals can easily

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 England and Wales in September they would have years PQE by September PQE refers to each

By DebbieH 25 Feb 2019 0 min read

Best law firms for work/life balance 2019

Legal Cheek has revealed the best law firms for work life balance in A good work life balance isn t just about avoiding long hours at work It s also about having an open mind exploring flexible working avoiding presenteeism and not emailing staff late at night expecting a response

By DebbieH 18 Feb 2019 0 min read

6 transferable skills to put in your paralegal CV

Applying for paralegal roles successfully will require a strong CV but if you are new to the industry you may not have a huge amount of legal experience to write about But that doesn t mean you don t have anything valuable to offer because you probably have a wealth

All Articles

Day in the life of a Managing Partner

How to be more assertive in the workplace

Are UK law firms prepared for Brexit?

5 leadership skills you need to know in the law industry

International Women’s Day #Balanceforbetter

Essential skills for a legal associate

Law Society warns no-deal will damage fight against crime

What is PQE?

Best law firms for work/life balance 2019

6 transferable skills to put in your paralegal CV