All Careers articles – Page 3
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Opinion
Successfully managing remote legal teams
What can firms do to ensure their teams remain motivated during this unprecedented time?
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Feature
Earn and learn
Aspiring lawyers have a keen appetite for solicitor apprenticeships, but the profession’s inherent conservatism and delays to the SQE’s introduction are holding them back.
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Opinion
Firms’ commitment to equality
How can I tell which firms are really dedicated to equality and diversity?
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Opinion
Opening doors to the legal profession
Aspiring solicitors may think twice if they perceive a social or economic obstacle to pursuing their dream of a career in law.
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Opinion
When X does not mark the spot
Sustainable Development Goals: Harnessing Business to Achieve the SDGs through Finance, Technology and Law Reform
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Opinion
Options after leaving partnership
I am a tax lawyer in my mid-50s but I am not ready to ‘retire’.
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Opinion
Careers Counsellor: Q&A
Advice from our panel on explaining your financial history to the SRA and extending a career break.
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Feature
Building a career in the law
The profession attracts people from all backgrounds and walks of life, with no two lawyers’ days looking the same.
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Opinion
At a career crossroads? How to switch direction in the law
Career Management for Lawyers: Practical Strategies to Plan your Next Chapter | Rachel Brushfield
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Opinion
New father with partner ambitions
We have just had our first child and I plan to work flexibly, but my firm wants the ‘right priorities’ from partnership candidates.
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Opinion
Struggling to find work
I have 30 years’ experience as an in-house commercial lawyer but have not worked for year.
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Opinion
Post-prosecution roles
My appetite to go back into private practice is low and I’m finished with the criminal bar - what next?
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Opinion
History lesson
I am applying for university and want to become a lawyer. But I am also very interested in history.
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Opinion
Gaining experience after a break from the profession
I took time off from working at a law firm to have children. I am now a part-time legal archivist. How do I secure a training contract?
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Opinion
Burning bridges with the City
My firm are open to me splitting my time between them and a family business - but what if it doesn’t work out?
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Feature
Advice to women entering the law
How to navigate challenges commonly faced at the start of a career.
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Opinion
Can I return to law after five years out?
The organisation I worked for went into insolvency and at the time I had around 18 months’ qualifying experience.