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How to Make Your Law Career Mean Something

5th July 2018
You’ve always wanted to make an impact — whether it’s in your neighborhood or on a much bigger scale. And of course, making a little money while you do it is always nice. What’s the easiest way to do both? If you’re thinking it starts with education, you’re right. If you’re thinking it involves grueling […]
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Overcoming Early Career Challenges for Women in Law

5th July 2018
Today’s global legal landscape is one that affords attorneys enormous opportunity early in their careers. Meaningful work, career growth, international casework, and financial stability are well within reach for committed associates. But with any opportunities comes challenges. As part of this week’s Law School & Careers features, Lawyer Monthly discusses with Angela Ferrante, Senior Vice […]
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Why Giving Paralegals in Your Firm Recognition Is Good for Business

4th July 2018
Do you have a paralegal working in your firm? It can be tempting not to give them the recognition they deserve, particularly if it appears to reduce costs.  However, giving your Paralegals formal recognition can encourage loyalty and provide status. Here Amanda Hamilton at the National Association of Licenced Paralegals discusses the benefits of giving […]
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730 Students Get to Experience Life as a Barrister

2nd July 2018
The Bar Council’s flagship social mobility initiative, Bar Placement Week, will this week mark 10 years of giving sixth form students from non-traditional backgrounds the opportunity to spend a week experiencing life as a barrister. The 10 year anniversary of the scheme comes as the Bar Council launches a new social mobility campaign online, entitled […]
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How Determination Will Allow You to Conquer Law

29th June 2018
Aliff Fazelbhoy was not the typical grade A student. After getting mediocre marks in his graduate studies, Aliff paved a path into the legal sector. But how did he do it? With the legal industry being highly competitive, Aliff shares how self-belief mixed with sheer determination made him conquer the legal sphere.   What inspired […]
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Too Many Law Students Not Enough Jobs: How to Stand Out

28th June 2018
From the very real statistics to the overall atmosphere in the legal sector, below Lawyer Monthly hears from Francine Ryan, lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice team at The Open University, on the problematic lack of work across the legal sphere. Figures from the Law Society show that in 2016-17, 17,855 UK […]
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Senior Shift: Why Changing Law Specialisms Shouldn’t Be Feared

22nd June 2018
You may be looking for a new challenge, maybe what you do doesn’t drive you anymore, either way, you’re looking to re-specialise in a new field of law. Consultant Susan Bywater-Lewis at QualitySolicitors J A Hughes recently made the shift into equine law from the Civil Litigation Department. Below she describes her process and offers […]
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5 Ways to Handle the Stress of a Law Degree

21st June 2018
It’s no secret that studying law can be very stressful. The pressure to get the “right” grades, the competition for jobs in the legal profession and the nature of law itself (murder, GBH and theft anyone?) can all impact on students’ experience of law school. Emma Jones, lecturer in law and member of the Open […]
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Confronting Challenging Conversations as a Lawyer

15th June 2018
Whether in the office, the dugout or the customer services counter, how we deal with difficult conversations can impact on whether we ultimately achieve the right outcome. What’s your advice and first-hand experiences on how to deal with conflict? As a partner and dispute resolution lawyer at Capital Law, Andrew Brown is experienced in resolving […]
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How Does the ‘Barrister, Expert Witness & Solicitor’ Triangle Function?

14th June 2018
In any court case, it’s important to understand how the dynamic of the barrister, expert witness and solicitor works, as this can be helpful in determining their involvement from the outset and therefore aid in the building of the case. Below Lawyer Monthly benefits from top industry expertise from Dominic Wreford, Managing Director and European […]
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