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We recently welcomed Sershen Ingram to the MERJE team. He brings with him a successful track record and a strong reputation operating across the in-house Legal market.
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his article is an interview with a General Counsel sharing what inspires and motivates Ehsan while finding out more about his career and the issues currently affecting his role and our core markets in general.
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Reflections on Resilience: How the Bank of England’s lawyers have weathered the pressures of the ...
11/02/2021
As we approach the anniversary of the implementation of the first national lockdown, the General Counsel of the Bank of England reflects on 2020, what she learnt about resilience in the process and the lessons that will guide her in the future. -
Considering a move out of London?
04/05/2021
Foot Anstey Partner and Head of Corporate, Matt Stoate, talks about what it takes to succeed outside of the City. -
Countrywide’s Tasha Dhami on being yourself, being curious and being prepared for an interview.
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Reed Smith has revealed its plans for a year-long programme to make its future trainees ready for the new Solicitors Qualification Exam (SQE) which will take place entirely within the law firm’s walls.
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LawCare CEO Elizabeth Rimmer shares her 3 R's for looking after your mental health, including useful tips such as using the lockdown as a way to get new perspectives on the positive changes we would like to make in our lives.
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The skills of 2020
13/08/2020
In this article, we’re on the hunt to identify the essential legal skills for the decade ahead. We asked some lawyers: what are the key qualities for today’s legal world? What skills are they hoping to develop? What will be most important for the lawyers of 2020? -
7 tips for virtual video interviews
26/06/2020
What can law students and graduates do to help prepare for Skype or Zoom interviews? -
The number of students enrolled on the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) has risen to the highest figure since it replaced the Bar Vocational Course (BVC) began in 2011. But, BAME graduates who enrolled on the course from 2014 to 2018 were less likely to have commenced pupillage than those ...
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Samuel Clague Founder & CEO of The Stephen James Partnership, shares his initiatives to increase the representation of Black people in law.
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New research report reveals the extent of the skills shortage in the legal Industry amidst COVID-19
04/03/2021
New research into the extent of the skills shortage has found that 58% of organisations within the legal industry are currently feeling the strain from a lack of skilled workers. -
Gender balance at Burges Salmon
19/06/2020
We have a vibrant mix of talented individuals at Burges Salmon who stimulate innovation and ideas by sharing different perspectives, and it’s vital that our people feel they can be themselves at wor -
Consulting opens up to a new generation
21/11/2019
By Marie Kirby, Head of Recruitment, Peerpoint by Allen & Overy -
Hays Specialist Recruitment discusses diversity in the workplace
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Hays Specialist Recruitment discusses the continuing importance of creativity.
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A career in law: is it for you?
31/05/2019
Matt Cowen of Winkworth Sherwood gives his top five critical skills that aspiring lawyers need in order to succeed. -
Bullying in law firms: how to cope
09/01/2019
A bully often values “certainty” and “significance” highly, and this is true of most lawyers because of the nature of law. Here Ruth Fenton gives a few suggestions to help defuse a bully. -
Career clinic: I’m too busy to look for a new job but want a change. How can I find time?
19/12/2018
This month, we asked leading lawyers at Mayer Brown and Kettle Foods for their thoughts on job applications. -
How to get the pay rise you deserve
09/11/2018
From the best time to set up a meeting with the boss, to preparation and presenting your case on the day, this article gives valuable advice on how to ask for a pay rise.