Taking steps to improve social mobility in the legal sector

Taking steps to improve social mobility in the legal sector

Many of the UK’s most lucrative business sectors have traditionally favoured job applicants with the hallmarks of upper-class education such as private schooling, and attendance to Oxbridge or Russell Group institutions. Research shows that this

How law firm mergers affect employee engagement and how to support your team

Mergers in any sector can happen for any number of reasons, from a desire to globalise and reach new markets, to consolidating in the face of economic difficulties and uncertainty. But mergers and acquisitions themselves

CV-Library recently released the results of a survey of 1100 UK workers, and found that 41% expect a pay rise within the next year. Legal workers seem especially confident, as four fifths of respondents from

Struggles In The Legal Sector: Attracting And Retaining Top Talent For Law Firms

Not inaccurately, the legal sector is often viewed as highly competitive and challenging, especially when it comes to the career structure associated with traditional law firms. But just because someone studies for a law degree

What Are The Present & Future Impacts Of Covid-19?

Today’s Conveyancer has partnered with employee engagement and performance management solution provider Weekly10 to investigate the present and future impacts of COVID-19 on the legal sector. We’re keen to understand more about your experiences over

Is Remote Working Here To Stay For Law Firms?

Throughout 2020 businesses of all kinds have been forced to adapt, and the legal sector is no exception. It’s one of many sectors that have had to implement remote work largely across the board, and

The Impact Of Lockdown On Employee Engagement In The Legal Sector

Over the past few months, for employees whose responsibilities can be carried out remotely, working from home has long-since become the “new normal.” Like other businesses, many firms have had to adapt in order to

Law firms can be hectic places, and anyone looking to make a career in one certainly needs to be well prepared. Feedback matters in any job, but frequent feedback is increasingly more vital in busy,

It’ll be no surprise to you that pay within legal professions is considerably higher than the UK average, with the best talent taking home mid-to-high six-figure salaries. Also, no shock hopefully is the fact that

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