Covid 19 threw a curve ball into the world of employment. Best-laid plans went into a tailspin and most of us went scrambling into a world of the unprecedented, or worse, into a spiral of lost revenue, lost businesses, derailed careers. read more
Author: Barbara Shore
Partners: are you ready for a move?
We have the privilege of working with partners from many law firms, assisting them in determining new opportunities in their career. They approach us because they are at a crossroads of sorts, and want our input regarding what options might exist. In some ways, this is the most challenging referral work we do. read more
The need for a career strategy, no matter where you are at in your career
Throughout the years we have been practicing in legal recruitment, we often ask lawyers, “Why did you decide to be a lawyer? What is it about your work that you really enjoy and value?”
Some have clear and cogent replies, others… not so much! read more
Pivot, innovate, be creative… legal departments have learned that it won’t the same
As legal recruiters we are in regular contact with lawyers in both law firms as well as inhouse legal departments. Our ongoing conversations with so many reflect a significant consistency in their responses to the challenge, and we share these insights into the new reality together with some best practices that have been adopted. read more
Can Tinder-Style Job-Recruitment Apps Revolutionize Hiring?
Every day, countless people use dating apps like Tinder and Bumble to connect with others who match pre-defined criteria. With the explosive success of this networking model, one can’t help but question the limitations of its application: if you can swipe right and land your next date, can you swipe right and land your next job... read more
The Added Value that a Legal Recruitment Firm Can Offer
Recruiting high quality candidates isn’t easy. Any hiring manager knows that finding the best talent can be time-consuming and costly. Understanding the unique requirements for hiring legal counsel adds another level of significant complexity to this highly specialized field. That’s why partnering with an experienced legal recruitment firm is a great solution... read more