Why Aren’t I Partner Yet and What Can I Do About It?
Despite the long list of alternatives to the traditional partnership path (another blog topic itself), many lawyers in private practice still desire to make partner at some point in their career. As the practise of law becomes more commercially competitive,…
Is it Time to move In-House?
For many lawyers we meet and speak to, a move in-house as legal counsel or general counsel is seen as the holy grail and the ultimate career goal. And with good reason – in-house positions offer a number of benefits…
Preparing your CV
Put simply, your CV is who you are in three or four pages. It tells someone who hasn’t met you or spoken to you who you are. Needless to say, it’s critical to get it right! A CV is also…
Interview Tips
The key to any successful interview is preparation. While both of us spend a good amount of time preparing all of our candidates for any interviews we arrange, we have included some general interview tips below: Preparation Preparation is key.…
How to resign
So you’ve secured a great new job and now it’s time to resign. For many lawyers we speak to this can be an arduous task whether it be because you love your job and your colleagues and feel you are…
One for property lawyers…
Time stands still for no one. And right at this moment, that's certainly the case for Brisbane property lawyers too! Legal recruitment, surprisingly, can be used as a reliable and accurate barometer for assessing broader market sentiment and conditions. Judging by…