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Legal Week Student: Q&A with BPP Law School
In this Q&A, Legal Week's editor-in-chief talks to Peter Crisp, dean of BPP Law School about the pressure to improve diversity in the legal profession, the 2020 Review of legal education and how candidates can stand out from the crowd when applying for a coveted training contract.
Law Firm: Legal Week Video | Published: 23 May 2012 | Practice Area: Career development
Fortune's firms: what does the future hold for Chinese law firms?
Just as Chinese companies are moving up the value chain, so are its law firms. The internationalisation of China's legal market has seen the country's law firms prosper both locally and abroad. This article asks whether they can continue to dominate their market as other global firms move in.
Law Firm: Legal Week | Published: 30 April 2012 | Practice Area: Partnerships and LLPs
Looking Glass report 2012 - what does the future hold for general counsel?
In-house teams and law firms are facing increased pressure to cut costs and challenge existing practices. This substantial piece of research looks at the strategic priorities of both sides of the sector in order to understand current activities and how the future will be shaped.
Law Firm: Winmark | Published: 17 April 2012 | Practice Area: Career development
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State of the nation: a perspective on the legal market - past, present and future
Law firms have responded well to new challenges in the current operating environment but, as James Tsolakis, Head of Legal Services at RBS explains in this comprehensive report, it is vital that firms are ready to adapt to the new forces that are shaping the future of the legal profession.
Law Firm: RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland) | Published: 19 March 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
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The successful business lawyer – managing expectations and behaviour
There are fewer ex-lawyers in plc boardrooms, acting as directors of FTSE100 companies than one would expect. This briefing from legal recruiters Edwards Gibson offers advice on how to improve the relationship between business lawyer and clients by analysing behaviour and expectations.
Law Firm: Edwards Gibson | Published: 10 November 2011 | Practice Area: Career development
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Lateral promotions: recent partner moves in London
Legal recruitment consultancy Edwards Gibson give the lowdown on lateral partner moves between September and October 2011. Amongst the 46 mid- and upper-tier law firms listed are details on the recent flurry of lateral hires at DLA Piper.
Law Firm: Edwards Gibson | Published: 03 November 2011 | Practice Area: Career development
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A new way to partner – Jersey's bold experiment
Jersey has recently introduced two new forms of partnership. Ogier’s Daniel Richards outlines the key differences from the conventional limited partnership and the various ways in which the new forms may be used.
Law Firm: Ogier | Published: 19 October 2011 | Practice Area: Career development
Facebooked: law firms using social networking sites to vet candidates
Law firms and in-house legal departments are increasingly using social networking sites to scrutinise potential employees. The briefing identifies both the negative and positive aspects employers are trying to identify in their candidates and offers guidance on how best to use social media sites.
Law Firm: Edwards Gibson | Published: 30 September 2011 | Practice Area: Career development
Bridging the gap report 2011: do law firms' aspirations match their performance?
This report from leadership advisory firm Heidrick & Struggles features a mix of surveys, analysis, commentary and case studies to identify several critical areas for performance improvement, including better recruitment, formal succession planning and continuous feedback and development.
Law Firm: Heidrick & Struggles | Published: 21 September 2011 | Practice Area: Career development
The shifting power of general counsel – an in-depth study
This study by Professor Mari Sako examines the disruptive forces at play in legal services outsourcing which are transforming legal practice and the power profile of general counsel across a range of sectors. The study identifies the agents of change and outlines how lawyers are responding.
Law Firm: Saïd Business School | Published: 13 September 2011 | Practice Area: Career development
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