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Matchmaker – From Attorney to Matchmaker: A Legal Career Change Story

Ann Parnes former lawyer turned matchmaker

Legal Career Change: Attorney to Matchmaker Making a legal career change can present issues, but for a lawyer who changed from law to becoming a matchmaker it has been both similar and different. Business Insider recently wrote about former lawyer Ann Parnes who used her legal skills, honed by 14 years at law, to understand

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Preparing for the Bar Exam: Effective Study Techniques and Resources

The Bar Exam is a pivotal milestone in a lawyer’s career. A rigorous assessment tests a candidate’s legal knowledge and reasoning skills. With varying pass rates and significant professional implications, adequate preparation is crucial. This blog post aims to guide aspiring lawyers through this daunting journey with practical study techniques and resource recommendations. Understanding the

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Law Careers: From Courtroom to Boardroom

Steve Cooke LawFuel law star

Slaughter and May’s Steve Cooke Joins Brunswick in Strategic Career Pivot Law career changes are occurring with increasing frequency across multiple levels of the legal profession. The latest high profile change reported by the Financial Times is for Steve Cooke, the head of Slaughter and May is set to join Brunswick, a public relations group,

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Freshfields lawyer Rob Colvin awarded City’s Wig & Pen Prize for pro bono work

Freshfields lawyer Rob Colvin

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) Senior Associate, Rob Colvin, has been awarded the Wig & Pen Prize in recognition of his commitment to pro bono legal work over the last decade. Awarded jointly by the City of London Law Society (CLLS) and City of London Solicitor’s Company, the Wig & Pen award celebrates the pro bono

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