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  • The increasing demand for foreign lawyers in Paris law firms

    • 16 Aug 2016

    I’ve worked in legal recruitment in both Paris and London, and built up quite a range of contacts in both locations. In this Brexit-conscious era I am increasingly contacted by lawyers outside of France who are considering a move to the continent and want to understand what options are open to them in law firms in Paris.

  • 5 tips to making Partner

    • 29 Jun 2016

    Making partner isn’t guaranteed. Here are five things you can do to improve your chances

  • Marsden Legal Search and Recruitment

    Planning your international move

    • 3 May 2016
    • Sally Gardner, Marsden Group

    If you dream of the high-life in a tax-free location in the Middle East; fancy working from the sunny shores of the Caribbean or Australia; aspire to live in a fast paced finance centre like Hong Kong, Tokyo or New York or long to soak up European culture, then your chosen profession in law can be your passport.

  • The alternative route into the legal sector

    • 26 Apr 2016
    • Clayton Legal

    The vast majority of you probably ended up in the legal sector through the traditional route of university and a training contract, possibly with a conversion course sandwiched somewhere in between. For the past few decades, this has been the only option if you wanted to work as a solicitor, lawyer or barrister, but that’s no longer the case thanks to the rise of the paralegal.

  • What are your career options if you don’t want to pursue a training contract?

    • 14 Mar 2016
    • Kelly Loydon, SSQ

    The job market for law graduates is as competitive as ever and many graduates find it extremely difficult to find a training contract. This has led to many turning towards paralegal positions and other non-qualified legal roles.

  • How to write a high-impact CV and get more interviews

    • 28 Oct 2015

    TotallyLegal, in conjunction with The CV & Interview Advisors, are inviting you to attend our free webinar.

  • Top 5 tips for writing a winning covering letter

    Top 5 tips for writing a winning covering letter

    • 24 Apr 2015
    • Rosie Evans in association with Personal Career Management

    Read our top 5 tips on how to write a covering letter for your next legal role.

  • Personal Statement CV Tips

    Perfecting your personal statement

    • 16 Aug 2014
    • Corinne Mills, Personal Career Management

    The best way to make that initial positive impact on your legal CV is to write a compelling personal statement. Read on to find out our top legal personal statement tips.

  • Career development for in-house lawyers

    • 15 Jul 2014
    • Simon Porter, Laurence Simons

    In this blog, I will briefly discuss what can help candidates stand out from the crowd.

  • Play the Job Search Odds in Your Favour

    • 8 Jul 2014
    • CVGetInterviews

    Although recruitment is on the rise, competition in the job market remains fierce. It’s important to stay ahead of the game in order to retain a competitive edge over fellow jobseekers.

  • Writing a Personal Statement on your Solicitor CV

    • 26 Jun 2014
    • Corinne Mills, Personal Career Management

    Recruiters tend to scan and dismiss CVs very quickly so you need to convince them within the first half page of your CV that you have the relevant skills and experience, otherwise they’re unlikely to read on and your CV could very well end up in the reject pile.

  • Making Partner (Top tips on career planning to get you there)

    • 25 Jun 2014
    • David Harris, Carbon Law Partners

    Partnership is seen as the ultimate destination for lawyers in private practice and I'm frequently asked what tips can give I to an aspiring partner.