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August 20, 2025
Making a lateral move is a significant decision that warrants more than just a salary comparison. The questions you should ask yourself before making the leap.
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July 9, 2025
Cultural fit can be just as important for your legal industry career as technical skills and work experience. Find out why and how law firms assess value alignment.
Sharon Henderson presenting at the 2025 Legal Recruitment Landscape for Lawyers & Hirers seminar
May 23, 2025
Stand out in a competitive market through understanding trends in the Melbourne legal sector and how you can attract, recruit and retain talented lawyers!
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April 16, 2025
Dreading Mondays? Feel like you've hit a ceiling at work? The 7 signs that suggest you may have outgrown a role and should start considering your options.
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March 4, 2025
The questions aspiring In-House Counsels are likely to be asked in interviews. Find out how to approach these questions & what corporate employers are looking for.
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January 16, 2025
Law firms & corporations: discover where you should focus your energy and the type of attraction and retention initiatives to invest in to attract top legal talent!
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December 4, 2024
Private practice can offer a dynamic & rewarding working environment - from career advancement, skill-building & opportunities to work with high quality clients.
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October 21, 2024
Understanding practice areas & specialisations can be essential for a young lawyer's career advancement. Explore key legal practice areas, trends & future opportunities!
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August 28, 2024
AI in recruitment offers numerous advantages, but a human-centric approach has never been more important to ensure the best possible outcome in legal recruitment.
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July 17, 2024
Building and maintaining a well thought out network fosters opportunities and allows you to learn, grow and progress your career.
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June 12, 2024
Legal People celebrated its 50th anniversary! At our market insights seminar, we discussed areas of law in demand and prevailing market conditions.
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April 24, 2024
Skills lawyers should focus on, highlight in their CV and add to their career development plan to make the shortlist in their next legal industry role.
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March 12, 2024
Soft skills can be highly valuable in a successful legal career. Here's how to demonstrate you possess these skills on your CV & LinkedIn profile.
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January 15, 2024
Explore the career opportunities outside of private practice, their benefits and how they can help you build your knowledge, skills, network, and career.
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December 12, 2023
The tricks & tools of long-serving lawyers on how to balance the demands of your career and your life outside the office, so you can continue to thrive.
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