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The law – as lucrative as ever? | Young Lawyer
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The law as lucrative as ever? Diversifying the routes to qualification doesn't create any more jobs. What's a young lawyer to do, asks Laura Clenshaw. When the Solicitors Regulation Authority's (SRA) equivalent means qualification was introduced last summer, many, including myself, dubbed it the 'paralegal shortcut.'. So, what did those who left the profession do, and how have they used their skills? Website offers careers advice to those desperate to get out. Laura Clenshaw is editor of Young Lawyer.
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Battle for the young lawyer | Young Lawyer
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Battle for the young lawyer. Nottingham Trent boasts the new Law Society president among its alumni, Derby has the only undergraduate coroners law course in the country, and Nottinghams graduates have gone on to work at the UN. But which university should you go to if youre planning on studying in the East Midlands? What is the standout feature of studying outside London? Nottingham Trent University (NTU). The University of Derby. Who are assisted in their responses by LLB student Alex Cherry (UoD):.
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Flat hierarchy: Why your law firm needs an inclusive culture | Managing Partner
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Flat hierarchy: Why your law firm needs an inclusive culture. An inclusive culture builds firmwide trust in the managing partner and increases buy-in for unpopular decisions, says Linda Woolley. Treat people in your firm as adults who can be trusted. Ask yourself why you shouldn’t share information rather than why you should. If it’s relevant, share it; your people will perform better and understand – and care – more about their jobs, their colleagues and their firm. This article is about how we built Ki...
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HR | Managing Partner
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Journey to diversity: How HSF will meet its global diversity targets. Mark Rigotti discusses how Herbert Smith Freehills is going to increase its current proportion of female partners by 50 per cent by 2019. A compelling case for staff engagement. Jennie Oliver, chief operating officer, Buckles Solicitors. Attention is your scarcest resource use it wisely. Julian Birkinshaw, professor of strategy and entrepreneurship, London Business School. The difference between competence and capability. Client partne...
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Finance | Managing Partner
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Law firms oppose HMRC’s plans to make failure to prevent tax evasion a criminal offence. It is a bold attempt by the UK to extend the arm of its law beyond its borders, says Jason Collins. UK law firms need to improve due diligence to avoid reputational damage, warns Law Society. Partners with the UK government and the SRA to combat money laundering. Lived values: How to create an ethical high-performance culture. Former Blake Lapthorn partner misused client funds, SRA investigation finds. Squeezed middl...
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Risky delusions: Why UK law firms' PII premiums are rising | Managing Partner
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Risky delusions: Why UK law firms' PII premiums are rising. Many UK law firms will be paying higher professional liability premiums because of complacency over risk management, reports Manju Manglani. A large number of UK law firms are being complacent about risk management and this will be reflected in their professional indemnity insurance (PII) premiums at the next renewal, a snapshot. Eighty-two per cent of respondents said their firm takes a proactive approach to risk management. But, when asked...
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Business strategy | Managing Partner
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Journey to diversity: How HSF will meet its global diversity targets. Mark Rigotti discusses how Herbert Smith Freehills is going to increase its current proportion of female partners by 50 per cent by 2019. Attention is your scarcest resource use it wisely. Julian Birkinshaw, professor of strategy and entrepreneurship, London Business School. Susan Ball looks at the particular challenges faced by LLPs of complying with the auto-enrolment process. Launching lean innovation in your firm. The market within...
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Regions | Managing Partner
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Hong Kong offers many benefits as a starting place for your firm to expand into the Asia Pacific region, says Matthew White. The battle for talent: How regional and boutique firms compete. Ken Woffenden explains why regional and boutique firms in the UK are increasingly becoming the Achilles heel of the Magic and Silver Circle. Outdated’ Law Society is a trade union that needs reform according to SRA chief. Lawyers On Demand and AdventBalance announce merger. King and Spalding name new Paris MP. Beno&ici...
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Business development | Managing Partner
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A compelling case for staff engagement. Jennie Oliver, chief operating officer, Buckles Solicitors. Finding hidden talent pools: establishing a legal apprentice scheme in your firm. Andy Wansell explains the benefits of establishing a legal apprentice scheme in your firm. Launching lean innovation in your firm. Leveraging cloud technologies to effect business change. Neil Davison provides examples of the benefits experienced by Farrer and Co when they changed they way they used technology in the firm.
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