Women leadership has increased across many fields; however, the gender pay gap remains a key barrier to achieving gender equality. A 2018 study from Stats Canada found …
As with almost any career decision, the answer is that it depends. It depends on your own personal circumstances and where you are on your career journey. …
In these uncertain times, many lawyers are wondering how firms abroad are responding to the pandemic. In Looking ahead: what Canadian law firms can discover from their …
No matter the circumstances, we should always be networking. Networking is not only integral to growing both your personal and legal profile, it’s a powerful way to …
The first patient was diagnosed as suffering COVID-19 late January. Putting mainland China to one side, this meant the city was several weeks ahead of the rest …
Mentorship is necessary to build confidence and gain access to important resources in the early stages of your legal career and beyond. When I work with articling students and junior associates, I always highlight …
Particularly now, mental health is an issue of critical importance across all professions, including and especially the legal profession. At the best of times, the stress of …
Now in week five of lockdown, the initial panic over the Covid-19 pandemic has lessened; however, feelings of anxiety and uncertainty continue to loom over us. What …
In response to Covid-19, many organizations have transitioned to telecommuting. While hiring has slowed, some law firms and companies have less flexible start dates or still need …
Over the years, an essential skill has emerged and become increasingly important for career and organization success. Most haven’t heard of it, and certainly very few look …
As we’ve heard over and over, these are unprecedented times. The Covid-19 pandemic has led to uncertain heath and economic crises and we are all hurting in …
Lateral movement is a way of life for both lawyers and law firms. Lawyers can find themselves moving laterally at any point of their career and law …
Over the past few weeks, we’ve had many candidates ask us about preparing for online interviews for both private practice and in-house roles. This is nothing new …
Since joining The Counsel Network in 1998, I’ve seen the legal community weather several economic downturns, all of which had some similar features. ‘But this one is …
In these unprecedented times, it is easy to get bogged down by the overwhelming amount of information and daily changes to our every-day life. Roles are …
Napoleon Hill once said, “Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat”. Our world has changed and will continue to change with all …
I’ve recently returned to Toronto after working as a legal recruiter abroad for nearly a decade. One of the most common inquiries I’ve received from lawyers based …
You just received an offer for a new job – congratulations! Most of the hard work is behind you, but there is still one last thing that …
Have you ever wondered why are some law firms and companies are better at attracting, developing and retaining the best legal talent? Over the course of …
You’ve recognized that it’s time to change jobs. You’ve clearly identified what it is that you’re looking for and have spoken to a legal recruiter who has …
January is a great time of year for lawyers to evaluate their career goals and check their progress to date. Firms are doing the same and are …
It’s Sunday afternoon. You’ve had a great weekend – maybe it was with good friends or family. Perhaps you got away for a short trip. Or maybe …
When making a career change, there are many things to consider. Lawyers have many different avenues they can explore throughout their legal career, such as transitioning in-house, …
Even when we’re content in our jobs, many professionals are thinking about what comes next and how we want our careers to unfold. I was recently headhunting …
Once an interview is over, most candidates either forget, don’t bother, or are intimidated to send a thank-you note to the interviewer(s). We do not realize how …
Part 2: Timing and Visas In my last article, we discussed the professional benefits of an international legal career. There are many personal benefits as well, …
Lateral movement is a way of life for both lawyers and law firms. Lawyers can find themselves moving laterally at any point of their career and law …
You’ve fully prepared for an interview and have brought your A-game to the meeting, only to run into the last thing you anticipated: a difficult interviewer. Your …
Sometimes, no matter what you do, something goes wrong on the day of an interview. Maybe you woke up with a splitting headache or you can’t …
Network has the word ‘work’ in it, so naturally you would associate networking with the actuals of work. There are times when you’ll find this withholds you …
