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The US Gig Economy: Who Gets Paid the Most?

20th March 2018
No surprise - it's all about the gig economy now. Freelance work, a major driving force of US wealth for the last five years, is booming, contributing nearly $1.4 trillion to the national economy every year. But, as FitSmallBusiness.com discovered, certain gig economy fields are more lucrative than others. The guesswork is out by listing the most lucrative gig […]
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Making Partner: Holy Grail or Poisoned Chalice?

15th March 2018
Securing the ‘holy grail’ of partnership is the prime career objective of many young, ambitious lawyers. But, asks Shruti Trivedi, Partner at Roythornes Solicitors, is making partner necessarily the right step for you and for your firm? Before pursuing partnership, there are a number of factors that need careful consideration. It might well be that […]
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Could an Apprenticeship Work for Your Law Firm?

12th March 2018
With last week being National Apprenticeship Week, we hear from Sue Husband, Director of the National Apprenticeship Service, who speaks on how the legal sector can benefit from an apprenticeship scheme.
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Get Flirty, Not Shirty: Is This the Secret to a Pay Rise?

28th February 2018
Getting a pay rise usually comes hand in hand with hard work, effort and time put into your job. But could it potentially be much simpler than that? On the other hand, moving to another firm may be an option. On the rise Pay rises are never far from the minds of the UK workforce. […]
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What Are the Right Options to Choose in My Law Degree?

22nd February 2018
You’ve been accepted onto a law degree course, but you still don’t know which options to choose or what future in law suits you best. Below Emma Jones, lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice team at the Open University, offers invaluable tips on pinpointing the right options for you. Many law degree […]
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How Young Lawyers Can Build New Business Skills at an Early Age… and Why It Matters

1st February 2018
By Anna Beaumont, CEO of gunnercooke Starting at your first law firm is an exciting yet daunting time for a young lawyer. It is a time of rapid transition from academic to working life, and involves a steep learning curve. After years of hard work making your way into the legal sector, the challenge is […]
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Top 5 Reasons to Why Partners Move Law Firms and What to Consider When Moving

31st January 2018
We hear from John Hayes, who has offered thought-provoking insights to Lawyer Monthly before, on why partners move law firms and how they can improve their working lives.
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The Key Differences Between Legal Study and Legal Practice

25th January 2018
Making the jump from newly qualified to actually practicing what you learned in law school isn’t an easy feat. Below Emma Jones, lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice team at the Open University, shares her thoughts on the key differences between studying the law, to applying it in an actual legal role. […]
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3 Keys to Maintaining a Work/Life Balance in Law Practice

17th January 2018
Whether you’re looking to delve into a successful career in law or you’re about to jump ship and up your game at a much larger firm, one thing you’re going to have to work out is how to manage your complex work schedule and still have a life outside of work. Below Angela Ferrante, Senior […]
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What Will Be the Impact of Carillion’s Liquidation?

16th January 2018
Carillion, one of Britain’s largest construction companies, which has a number of high-profile public sector contracts and employs around 20,000 people in Britain alone, is set for liquidation, putting jobs and pensions at risk. The company manages over 50,000 homes for military personnel, provides 218 schools’ meal services, maintains 50 prisons, provides 11.500 in-patient hospital […]
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