It all begins with the job posting. The job posting is the first opportunity you have as an employer to attract a strong, qualified candidate. As a …
When it comes to legal recruiting services, I often discuss with our clients that an effective recruitment strategy, particularly when it comes to students and associates, can …
Over the years, we’ve seen the rise of the C-Suite in law firms. While many law firms still prefer their own lawyers to manage the business of …
Why you should be prepared to take the risk for the right opportunity. As a legal recruiting services provider, we are blessed with clients who are extremely …
Toronto firms have spoken and the result is associates at many of the larger firms are likely getting a raise this year. Recently, you may have heard …
The structure of partnerships and the style of associate progression are key indicators of the culture of a law firm. Deciding whether one approach is better than …
While the idea of a job interview, for most, is nerve racking and intimidating, it can be a great learning opportunity for both the interviewer and the …
In today’s age, we are a constantly “on”. Whether it’s text message, phone, email, facetime or skype, we can (and often do) find any pocket of the …
For in house lawyers, it is arguably more critical to have a clear vision of your career path and goals than in the private practice environment. In …
If you have ever come across a manager with great technical skills, but who also treated their staff poorly, you probably have an understanding of what Emotional …
Emotional intelligence (EI) at the top can be contagious. Team leaders with high EI are most likely to achieve the most collaborative and productive results. By inspiring …
Legal Recruitment Agencies Vancouver Update With the new NDP/Green Party coalition forming government in BC, we’ve noted some hesitation in the business and legal community, as we …
We, as in-house legal recruitment specialists, are often asked by in-house counsel whether positions have any potential of upward mobility or how to achieve upward mobility within …
Is the law firm partnership track as appealing today as it was 10 or even 20 years ago? From our perch in the legal professionals’ recruitment space, …
Many managers still downplay emotional intelligence (EI) as a “touchy-feely”, soft skill and in the legal industry it is no different. Lawyers have been taught to orient …
The process of choosing a legal recruiting services provider has many similarities to retaining a lawyer. It can hinge on the circumstances, your particular issue, and budget, …
Transitioning from a university Recruitment Officer to a legal recruitment consultant, I have noticed one common trend – the appeal of a big name. While the idea …
It may be obvious to most lawyers when advising their clients who seek to enter a partnership that basic questions must be asked. What continues to amaze …
Tips, from a legal recruitment consultant, on how to utilize your existing career portfolio to build your career in the future. Patience and flexibility. These are two …
As a specialist legal recruitment firm, we are often approached by candidates with questions concerning compensation and, particularly, around how to negotiate compensation or start the conversation …
One of the common laments I hear, as a legal recruitment consultant, from partners following the departure of a star associate is, “if they had only talked …
Gen Y, or more commonly referred to as “millennials”, make up the largest generation of the workforce and are often misunderstood by employers. Most millennials are working …
By the numbers, apparently only about a quarter of us are truly, by default, givers. As a legal recruitment consultant, I was intrigued by this statement. Professor …
M&A activity continues to remain strong for law firms, which means for those of us in legal professionals’ recruitment, keeping track of an ever-changing legal market landscape …
A kitchen cabinet is an age old political term that refers to a group of unofficial advisers to the holder of an elected office who are considered …
You may have heard this from legal recruitment agencies before but it’s importance cannot be undermined: your legal career is one of the most important relationships in …
As Canada celebrates its 150th birthday this year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the advancement of diversity in the legal profession. I am also proud …
This is a question we hear all too often as a legal recruitment services provider. The short answer: It depends on your specific circumstances, practice area and …
The retention of women in the legal profession has long been a topic for discussion. It has been the subject of many articles, seminars, and conferences; however, …