When we think of our own wellbeing, we often think of physical wellness. However, we also need to consider social and relational aspects in order to get …
What were the biggest trends in the Canadian legal recruitment industry for 2018? If you’ve followed our blog over the last year, it will come as no …
From interview tips to compensation predictions, and everything in between, our team has written a lot of blog posts over the last twelve months. As we approach …
We spend a lot of time at work. In fact, the average full-time lawyer works about 50 hours per week (according to Clio’s 2018 Legal Trends Report). …
In 2018, we saw technology and globalization continue to drive the world’s economy forward, Apple and Amazon raced to the $1 trillion market cap (Apple won), and …
There are many reasons why someone may decide to take a break from their legal career. But no matter the reason, knowing how to address these empty …
“I am very impressed with the quality of candidates you found on such short notice” is a compliment we often receive from our clients. Before a search …
As a legal recruitment consultant, who works remotely, the conversation of work-life balance is one that often comes up when speaking with candidates. Millennials now make up …
There are many factors one should consider when choosing a legal career path after law school. Here are our top tips for navigating the legal landscape as …
Earlier this month, I attended the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) national conference, hosted in New York at the new offices of White & Case …
“So, tell me more about yourself…” On the face of it, answering this interview question seems easy enough. After all, you just have to talk about your …
Imagine this scenario: you are tasked with hiring an in-house lawyer for your organization. After a few interviews, you find a promising candidate with the right knowledge …
As a lawyer, you are required to network and gain business development skills to help build your successful career. Below is a checklist to help you build …
You did it! You managed to impress the law firm you interview with and you’ve been asked to come back for a second interview. You might be …
Hiring can be an exhaustive process and hiring managers are not immune to making mistakes during the legal recruitment process. Regardless of background and experience, we are …
This year has been very busy for the legal profession, both in private practice and in-house. Workflow did not slow down over the summer months and the …
Often, when my desk gets busy, I find myself wondering if I am doing the right thing at the right time. Legal recruiters manage multiple searches in …
Check out this video to learn more about our newest Corporate Counsel Search with Methanex, the world’s largest producer and marketer of methanol, headquartered in Vancouver. We are …
The Vancouver legal market may be approaching peak market activity in the fall of 2018, with nearly every firm in the market struggling to attract and retain …
At most law firms in Calgary and across Canada, it can take upwards of ten years to make partner. In some cases, firms have implemented a two-tier …
Recently, there’s been a lot of buzz about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the recruiting world. As a legal recruitment consultant, I enjoy having more AI functionality at …
One of the recurring conversations I have in the market is on how to best keep new team members properly engaged beyond the initial ‘honeymoon’ period of …
As a new associate or articling student, finding a mentor can be a top priority to get your legal career started on the right foot. Generally, we …
This year has marked a noticeable shift in our legal market, nationwide. Legal recruiting firms are finally seeing the market shift from an “employer’s market” to …
You’re not alone if you find interviews stressful. Many of us have experienced going into panic mode – sweaty palms, weak knees, mind and heart racing, tightness …
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is on its way to lending a helping hand when it comes to solving the problems of human capital management, recruitment (yes, …
As legal recruiters, we know all too well that an interview is a two-way street. Your interviewer will ask you questions to learn about you and your skills. In …
As a legal recruitment firm, we do our best to provide candidates with post-interview feedback from our clients. Some feedback is more obvious, like when a candidate …
We continuously hear that for many years women have outnumbered men in law schools; however, men continue to outnumber women, often by substantial margins, in senior positions …
On a personal level, fatherhood has been a humbling and exciting adventure that has deepened my empathy for lawyers who are sharing or about to share this …