Career focus

The rise of legal consultants has been a game-changer for lawyers who want to work independently, manage their own caseload, and reduce the burdens of self-employment. In this week’s NLJ, Adrian Jaggard, CEO at AllC Group & Taylor Rose MW, looks ahead to the expansion of this model of working—research suggests one third of lawyers will work this way by 2026—and offers advice on how to prepare now for the changes to come.

The consultancy model is shaking up the traditional practice of law: Adrian Jaggard advises on how best to prepare now for the changes to come

Government lawyers should reflect the society they serve, Susanna McGibbon, Treasury Solicitor and Permanent Secretary to the Government Legal Department, writes in this week’s NLJ.

Government lawyers must reflect the society they serve: Susanna McGibbon explains how this can be achieved by integrating principles of fairness & inclusion at every stage

Elizabeth Rimmer, CEO of LawCare, wants to drive a shift in legal culture to end the stigma that stops people from speaking out when they are struggling

Recently celebrating a decade as managing partner, Joanna Worby of Brachers reflects on the challenges of overcoming imposter syndrome and the importance of a positive mindset

A range of senior judicial roles are now open to CILEX lawyers, after the relevant legislation came into force last week.

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) is launching a selection exercise in July 2023 to recruit circuit judges. 

Positive workplace culture is fundamental to any law firm: Catrin Davies & Sophie Ruffles explain how the regulators are stepping in to stamp out bad behaviour

CILEX lawyers with at least seven years’ experience will be eligible to become recorders, judges of the Upper Tribunal and deputy judges of the Upper Tribunal, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed.