Meet the Lawyer

K&L Gates LLP

Associate Chris Swallow enjoys the high-value work that comes with being a member of the real estate department at such a big firm, but it’s the integrated, joined-up nature of how K&L Gates operates that makes it stand out from its competitors. Read on to find out more.

Features

How to demonstrate the key skills every recruiter wants to see in law applications

There are a handful of core competencies that all solicitors’ firms and barristers’ chambers want to see in their recruits. In this Feature we explain how to self-assess your own skillset and improve the areas that need work, and how to demonstrate these key skills on application forms.

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Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills is asking you to look at law differently; doing so might open the door to an exciting career at this truly international firm.

LCN Says

Tech is changing law and, with it, the skills sought by law firms

We’re long past the days when law firms making use of disruptive tech was just a distant prediction. A handful of years ago, news stories of firms implementing advanced tech in everyday processes were relatively scarce – but now, we’re seeing announcements from major firms come out on an increasingly regular basis.

Commercial Question

‘Bricks and clicks’ – the future of retail

What does the future hold for the British high street?

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Blogs

Three things I learnt writing my personal statement

This time two years ago I was knee deep in the stress of drafting and redrafting my personal statement, a process which is extremely daunting even if buckets of advice and examples are thrown at you. This post outlines three things I learnt during the process about how to deal with applications and make yourself stand out.  

Ask the Oracle

Can I switch from chartered legal executive to solicitor?

I passed the LPC two years ago and have been working as a paralegal. With no training contract in sight, can I become a chartered legal executive and go on to qualify as a solicitor that way?