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Big Hours, Big Money, Big Law’s Challenges For ‘Super Graduates’

“The 5am Finishes Are Worth It” The Daily Telegraph carried a story on the big money paid by major law firms and banks in the UK, shedding light on the demanding but high-paying lifestyle of the “super graduates” titled “‘I’m a super-graduate on £180,000 – the 5am finishes are worth it’” sheds light on the […]

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Non-Billable Law Professionals See Higher Turnbover Ahead

lawyer working at desk

The legal industry may face increased turnover among non-billable professionals and support staff, according to recent reports. There has been a substantial increase in the number of lateral movements among law firm staff, which has created potential issues for law firms. The reporters indicate there has been longing issues arising from office attendance policies from

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Legal Pay Watch: Now Linklaters Lift Their Rates

Which London Law Firms Pay NQs The Most? Up the London legal pay rates go again – no sooner had we reported on Quinn Emanuel’s pay rate rise when Linklater announced that they have boosted newly qualified (NQ) pay rates for junior lawyers to £150,000. The move aligns Linklaters with its Magic Circle counterpart, Freshfields

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10 Strategies for Navigating the Legal Job Market in 2024

As we step into 2024, the legal job market presents a landscape marked by rapid evolution and unprecedented challenges. Advances in technology, shifts in societal norms, and global economic pressures are reshaping the demand for legal services and, by extension, the skills required of legal professionals.  For aspiring and established legal professionals alike, understanding these

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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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