Careers
Flying the flag for flexibility
With more employees seeking different working patterns, we speak to solicitor Scott Stevenson about how he introduced a system of flexible working at his firm.
Criminal law career appetite remains
The Public Defence Solicitor’s Office has welcomed students to explore the opportunities available to them if they were to consider a career in legally aided criminal defence work.
When the stakes are no longer moot (part 2)
Back with the second instalment of ‘When the stakes are no longer moot, we discover what this final-year law student got up to on day 2 in court.
Team dynamic impacts risk management
Did you know a firm’s culture can determine how it responds to claims, complaints, and problems? Trust at team level is crucial.
ARCHIVE: Facing the lean years
In a post-Covid world and existing in the latest cost of living crisis, let’s revisit advice following the recession — with tips on how to navigate challenges and make it out the other side.
ARCHIVE: Stories from the other side of the desk
Do former lawyers make successful business owners? It appears that the last 10 years have shown just that, with more solicitors leaving the world of law behind to run their own non-law-related companies.
From in-house trainee to counsel
We share the experience of someone who did just that, the benefits and challenges as well as the core skills developed as a result.
60 seconds with… an AML Risk Manager
Sophie Mcivor sat down with the Law Society’s AML Risk Manager to discuss all things AML (naturally!), plus further education and training opportunities.
When the stakes are no longer moot
Work experience is a rite of passage for any aspiring solicitor or advocate. This diary entry showcases the observations made from inside a courtroom.
SPONSORED: The Clark Foundation
The Foundation’s trustees have invited applications for grants and scholarships to both post-grad and under-grad students, as well as those already practising law to support studies as well as purchasing equipment.
Lockton’s dabbling lowdown
In the era of management information and data-driven decision-making, the modern solicitor must be many things.
Are you a networking novice or ninja?
Reluctant and unconfident – two networking personality types that I meet on a regular basis.
ARCHIVE - Tomorrow's lawyers
We’ll be revisiting popular Journal articles, updating, and adding contemporary commentary.
Back by popular demand… Ask Ash!
You have just been promoted, how do you successfully navigate changing team dynamics and opinions?