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By DebbieH 19 Nov 2012 3 min read

Young lawyers no longer assume the partner route will shape their careers

The Law Society s recent round table debate shone a light on the hopes and aspirations of the next generation of newly qualified lawyers coming through training In an excellent write-up by editor in chief of the Gazette Paul Rogerson it s very clear that these young guns understand how

By DebbieH 04 Oct 2012 0 min read

Lawyer salary guide

Top lawyers can earn a salary easily in excess of a year However as with any job you can only expect a lucrative return from a career in law by proving your dedication and showing the enthusiasm to work long unsociable hours During and at the start of salaries have

By DebbieH 04 Oct 2012 0 min read

The Winners: The Yorkshire Lawyer Awards 2012

Deserving winners of the Yorkshire Lawyer Awards celebrated in style this week October at Saviles Hall in Leeds where the county s top legal talent gathered to enjoy a great night s entertainment Congratulations go to James Haddleton executive partner at DWF LLP who was crowned Yorkshire Lawyer of the

By DebbieH 25 Sep 2012 0 min read

Outsourcing legal work. Can the Obelisk model work?

Training to become a lawyer is tough and expensive and then legal careers can be disappointingly short lived For many who land well-paid City jobs starting a family can spell the end of a promising career Increasingly experts in legal recruitment are looking at ways to tap into that latent

By DebbieH 07 Sep 2012 3 min read

Accutrainee reports on first year’s progress

A better way to source trainees is the marketing mantra of Accutrainee which launched a year ago The company says it s offering a new way for trainees to gain experience at a fraction of the cost of a traditional two-year training scheme Accutrainee finds trainees and seconds them to

By DebbieH 07 Sep 2012 0 min read

How to apply for a legal secretary or PA job

As you work your way through the Legal Secretaries Diploma course there may be a part of you that feels anxious about how you are going to secure a job as a Legal Secretary or PA This is perfectly understandable Rest assured that some of the other students will be

By DebbieH 18 Apr 2012 0 min read

New legal partner appointments at Irwin Mitchell, BLP and LG

Irwin Mitchell Berwin Leighton Paisner BLP and Lawrence Graham LG have all announced promotions Irwin Mitchell has announced that four lawyers are to be promoted to the partnership from May Two Partners including a non-lawyer will also be promoted to membership status Group Chief Executive John Pickering said the appointments

By DebbieH 16 Jan 2012 0 min read

Top 10 apps for lawyers

Smartphones and tablets are changing the way everyone does their job and this includes lawyers There was only so much that you can fit in your briefcase but thanks to these devices you can now have your whole office at your fingertips wherever you are To make the most of

By DebbieH 04 Aug 2010 0 min read

Danger of equality laws being broken due to budget cuts

Theresa May the Home Secretary warned the chancellor that cuts in the budget could widen inequality in Britain and ran a real risk of breaking the law a letter leaked to the Guardian shows The letter was sent to George Osborneon June less than a fortnight before his emergency budget

By DebbieH 19 Jan 2010 5 min read

The National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) officially accredited by OFQUAL

The National Association of Licensed Paralegals NALP is the first organization of its type to achieve accreditation from the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator OFQUAL the Government agency regulating qualifications in England With NALPs excellent track record the accreditation enhances the professional body s standing within the UK

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