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This One Thing Will Prevent New Year Law Firm Departures

7th January 2019
Research has revealed a simple step bosses in the legal sector can take can prevent staff departures during the dreaded January rush for new jobs. According to a survey of 1,096 UK employees carried out by bonus and incentives provider One4allRewards.co.uk, Legal sector bosses who give out bonuses in December are less likely to see […]
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Does Reflection Have a Place on a Law Degree?

19th December 2018
You’re probably wondering, what is reflection and is it something that’s important to my law degree? Emma Jones, senior lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice team at the Open University, has the answers.
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Legal Studies: Fail to Plan and Plan to Fail

13th December 2018
It’s a popular saying we’ve all heard, but it’s true; if you don’t plan ahead, you’re essentially planning for failure.
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How to Not Burn Yourself Out as a Lawyer

11th December 2018
Richard Holmes, Director of Wellbeing at Westfield Health, discusses how to spot symptoms of burnout as a lawyer and steps you can take to keep yourself healthy, awake and productive.
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Becoming a Barrister: Beginning Pupillage with Ahmed

6th December 2018
This week Lawyer Monthly benefits from a personal glimpse into the life of an upcoming barrister, as Ahmed Osman at One Pump Court discusses the challenges and nerves upon starting pupillage at One Pump Court.
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Graduate Diploma in Law: The fast-track alternative to studying law at university

30th November 2018
Since its introduction in 1977 the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) has become an extremely popular entry route into law. The fast-track alternative offers students the opportunity to study another subject they are passionate about, without compromising their goal of becoming a solicitor or barrister. It's often looked upon favourably by employers, as studying the […]
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Life After Law: Four Steps to Getting Retirement Ready

30th November 2018
Legal professionals are renowned for working hard and often have a healthy remuneration package to match too. But making sure that this income is maximised, and enough is set aside for retirement, is critical to achieving the lifestyle you want once you leave the profession. Here are four keys steps that will help you get […]
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