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All How to articles – Page 3
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FeatureHow to: prepare for apprenticeships
With trailblazer apprenticeships on the horizon, what do law firms and in-house teams need to consider?
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FeatureHow to: progress in-house
When lawyers move in-house they must be prepared to take control of their own careers.
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FeatureHow to: sell a law firm
For those who are willing to spend time and resources preparing their own law firm for sale, there are opportunities out there.
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FeatureHow to: become a QC
Taking silk has real value for solicitor-advocates. But are the cards stacked against them?
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FeatureHow to: make hot-desking work
What if you left for work not knowing where you would be sitting that day? We looks at the pros and cons of hot-desking.
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FeatureHow to: give to charity
Your law firm is keen to do its bit for the community by donating to charity. Admirable – but there’s quite a lot to consider.
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FeatureHow to: return to the profession
How do you revive your legal career after taking a lengthy break? A returner course could point you in the right direction.
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FeatureHow to: progress 4-6 years’ PQE
An economy in the doldrums shaped the early careers of today’s associates – but they are now in an enviable position as law firms compete for talent.
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FeatureHow to: plan for a crisis
Law firms should involve all staff in preparing for disaster recovery.
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FeatureHow to: use Twitter
When lawyers and PR specialists talk about social media strategy, increasingly they mean Twitter
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FeatureHow to: plan for retirement
Solicitors should prepare for retirement as they prepared for their careers.
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FeatureHow to: help clients build trust
Big companies are struggling to retain the trust of those they depend on, which is destroying value in tangible ways. Should they be listening to their lawyers?
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FeatureHow to: become a judge
What do solicitors need to consider when applying for a judicial post?
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FeatureHow to: work in China
While China offers stimulating opportunities for UK lawyers, its language and culture present formidable challenges.
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FeatureHow to: deal with problem partners
The partnership model makes parting company a complex affair. But this is often the outcome when serious difficulties arise.
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FeatureHow to: set in-house KPIs
A look at how performance indicators can help demonstrate the value of in-house teams and boost their efficiency.
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FeatureHow to: make fewer mistakes
A City thought-leader believes he can help clever lawyers avoid doing silly things.
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FeatureHow to: get a grant
How can law firms get their hands on government money to boost their businesses and provide coaching?
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FeatureHow to: build a rural practice
Running a rural practice has complexities resembling an Archers subplot.