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Careers Advice for Qualified Legal Professionals

Welcome to your legal careers advice hub. Here you’ll find all of the advice you’ll need when looking for a new role in a law firm. If you’ve completed your training contract and you’re a qualified solicitor, but now you’re looking for your next challenge, you’re in the right place. We’ll help you pinpoint the right opportunities and prepare for your next career move. We’ve got essential advice on updating your legal CV, writing a professional cover letter and nailing your next interview. We’ll also give you great tips on applying to a new firm and using your existing network of contacts in the industry to get your foot in the door at another firm. We don’t just have advice for qualified solicitors either! If you’re a paralegal, a legal secretary or a legal executive, we’ll equip you with the tools you need to find your next role in the legal sector.

90 articles
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Employment law
Emma Finamore 3 min read
Financial markets law
David Carnes 3 min read
Intellectual property law
Jan Hill3 min read
Litigation
Jan Hill4 min read
Personal injury law
David Carnes 4 min read
Private client law
David Carnes 3 min read
Shipping law
Jan Hill3 min read
Sports and media law
Emma Finamore 3 min read
Tax law
David Carnes3 min read
TMT Law
Emma Finamore 3 min read
CV template for newly-qualified solicitors
Shermaine Williams 3 min read
What responsibilities does a partner have?
Shermaine Williams 3 min read
How to progress as a woman in law
Kerry Holmes 4 min read
How to ask for a pay rise
Shermaine Williams 3 min read
Work Experience
Alex May 4 min read
Taking a career break: when is the time to do so?
Levi Sunner and Becky Kells3 min read
Leaving your law career behind
Levi Sunner 2 min read
Tort law
David Carnes3 min read
EU Law
Emma Finamore3 min read
Corporate law
Jan Hill3 min read
How to network effectively at a regional firm
Levi Sunner and Becky Kells2 min read
Contract Law
Emma Finamore3 min read
Banking and Finance Law
Jan Hill 3 min read
Navigating a professional lunch
Kerry Holmes 4 min read
The NQ solicitor’s guide to psychometric tests
Becky Kells, Editor, AllAboutLaw5 min read
What are psychometric tests?
Becky Kells, Editor, AllAboutLaw3 min read
Seeking opportunities - professional network dos and don’ts
Becky Kells, Editor, AllAboutLaw4 min read
Building a professional network
Becky Kells, Editor, AllAboutLaw5 min read
NQ applications - things to consider
Becky Kells, Editor, AllboutLaw3 min read
Applying for NQ positions - before you apply
Becky Kells, Editor, AllAboutLaw6 min read
Solicitor cover letter dos and don’ts
Becky Kells, Editor, AllAboutLaw3 min read
Applying for qualified solicitor roles - your cover letter
Becky Kells, Editor, AllAboutLaw3 min read
What to expect from your NQ interview
Becky Kells, Editor, AllAboutLaw3 min read
Preparing for your NQ interview
Becky Kells, Editor, AllAboutLaw3 min read
NQ CV Writing – Dos and Don’ts
Becky Kells, Editor, AllAboutLaw5 min read
What should go into your NQ CV?
Becky Kells, Editor, AllAboutLaw6 min read

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