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Our new learning and development steering group and faculty
We recently formed our learning and development steering group and recruited faculty members.
28 Jan 2025
What's going on with the in-house job market?
Tom Bagley, a recruiter for in-house legal roles, gives us an overview of the state of the in-house job market. He shares what companies are...
28 Jan 2025

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The SQE: Opens doors to in-house qualifying work experience
With the induction of the SQE, it’s now easier for aspiring lawyers to qualify and in-house teams can benefit from this change. Lizzy Lim, legal...
28 Jan 2025
Leaving private practice for the golden arches
Jonathan Finney left private practice to join McDonald’s as a legal counsel last year. But was this a case of out the frying pan and...
28 Jan 2025
Learning to dance in the rain: how to thrive in an in-house environment
While your role may come with stressors and crises, it's important to remain resilient in the face of challenges. Simon Ashcroft, in-house lawyer at Mercedes-Benz,...
28 Jan 2025
Laying down the law: working in-house for the police
What's it like to be a lawyer for 'the law'? Baljinder Singh Atwal, solicitor at West Midlands Police, details his move from private practice to...
28 Jan 2025