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In the last of our “Best of 2018” blog post series, we’ve compiled our top posts focused on helping you navigate your legal career. Written by our …

Succession planning isn’t a simple process, but it is one that is crucial to ensure the future of your law firm’s organizational success. As a legal recruitment …

Help set your law firm or legal department up for hiring success in 2019 by digging into our best legal talent management posts, including the most common …

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 …

Millennials have been coined the gig generation; known for not staying as long in a position or a company as their parents. Now when you are interviewing, …

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 …