NEXT
Sign in to follow

International Edition

London Legal Recruitment Market Suffering Quietest Spell For Years

'M&A is down, so roles are down,' say recruiters and partners, as research shows a steep drop in hiring.
4 minute read

International Edition

Would Leading Partners Make it Into Law Today?

We asked recruiters to assess the graduate CVs of successful London partners to see if they would be accepted into law firms if they applied now.
8 minute read

International Edition

SFO Names Former Met Policeman as Next Director

Many had expected a lawyer to take over from outgoing director Lisa Osofsky, whose tenure will come to an end in September.
2 minute read

International Edition

Legal Remains One of the Least Socioeconomically Diverse Sectors in the UK

The legal sector stands to gain significantly from access to the top jobs being decided on merit, rather than limiting opportunities only to those with financial advantages or networks.
6 minute read

International Edition

'It Wasn't an Easy Childhood. But These Experiences Have Shaped Me'

To mark Social Mobility Awareness Day 2023, Pinsent Masons paralegal Renell Harding shares his story of how he ended up pursuing a career in law—despite having no fixed address for many years earlier in life.
4 minute read

International Edition

Associates Making the Leap In-House: Do You Know Where You'll Land?

Associates should be mindful that in-house lawyers are not guaranteed a 40-hour week, sometimes working as many hours as law firm associates.
5 minute read

International Edition

What a Difference a Year Makes for Law Firm Associates

The power dynamic inside law firms has shifted. Intense talent wars are gone, demand for legal services has dropped, COVID alerts have been canceled and partners once again can call the shots. Associates have lost their leverage — for now. But pendulums swing back and forth. How long can partners maintain the upper hand?
8 minute read

International Edition

The Great Taboo: Partner Retirement

Fifty-five to sixty is hardly old, but, despite legislative changes, partners at many top firms are still expected to quietly leave between these ages. Are attitudes changing?
10 minute read

International Edition

Addleshaws Introduces Raft of Offerings to Ease Partner Retirement Process

The firm's head of responsible business said that the topic of partner retirement was "shrouded in some mystery and behind door conversations, and we wanted to change that".
2 minute read

International Edition

Ashurst Names Next London Managing Partner

Baker McKenzie has also announced a number of changes to its practice management team.
2 minute read

TRENDING STORIES

Law Pro Logo

Featured Firms

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.

(470) 294-1674

Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone

(857) 444-6468

Smith & Hassler

(713) 739-1250

More from ALM

More from ALM

Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what’s happening in the legal industry.

Resources

  • Leveraging Technology to Improve Employee Engagement and Client Satisfaction

    Brought to you by CARET Legal

    Download Now

  • How to Choose Your Legal Operations Software: Key Considerations and Expert Tips

    Brought to you by DiliTrust

    Download Now

  • Yearly Roundup: Strategic Insights for Law Firm Decision Making

    Brought to you by CARET Legal

    Download Now

  • Lex Machina Contracts: Commercial Litigation Report 2024

    Brought to you by LexisNexis®

    Download Now