Job interview heat map - legal sector's hottest and coldest slots

Sometimes, no matter how good someone is, how well prepared they are, it just comes down to the luck of the draw. 

We looked back at nearly 3,000 legal sector job interviews that took place over the last 12 months and found out which days and times were generating the most positive outcomes.         

The results were staggering. Some interview slots are so cold candidates and decision makers might be better off swerving them altogether. 

Check out the hottest days and times for interview and the best piece of interview preparation you will receive this year.  

Using technology to stay fit.

One of the biggest risks to health is a sedentary lifestyle. Legal professionals, including office-based workers, spend hours at a time seated either at a desktop computer or at a table conducting research.

Being active during the day is vital for maintaining good health. Luckily, there are several ways of using technology to get fit.

Read on for a few ideas on getting the most out of technological devices as you strive for a healthy lifestyle.

Change management - Brad Duncan, Head of Legal and Compliance at the Carbon Trust

Brad Duncan is Head of Legal and Company Secretary for the Carbon Trust.

Originally qualified in NSW, Australia Brad began his career as a Solicitor at Mallesons in 1998 before moving to Linklaters in London in 2001 where he was a Managing Associate in the structured finance group..

Brad moved to Citigroup’s General Counsel’s Office in 2006 where he stayed until he moved to the Carbon Trust in 2015.

We caught up with Brad who kindly provided some insight into his current role and professional and personal motivators.

Arena Attack Pro Bono Panel

Following Monday night's Manchester Arena attack Manchester Law Society are co-ordinating a pro bono advice rota.

The Society is looking for firms who are willing to give pro bono advice and free representation to to seriously injured people to assist with CICA claims and bereaved families to assist with CICA claims and inquests.

If you are willing to act for clients referred to  the MLS on the basis set out above please email Fran Eccles-Bech with your name, firm, FULL contact details and area of speciality. 

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