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My Next Move: What are the realities of leaving my law firm to go in-house?
03 February 2012 ByDavid Buckley, partner, Taylor RootMy Next Move: What are the realities of leaving my law firm to go...

After a succession of 12-hour days in the office, competing with timesheets and drafting yet another 100-page contract,...

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My Next Move: I want a fresh start in 2012. Is now a good time to look for a new job?
03 February 2012 ByJenny Bermheden, manager, private practice, JLegalMy Next Move: I want a fresh start in 2012. Is now a good time to look...

Yes, absolutely! Now is an ideal time to search for a new job as firms have been looking at their headcount for the...

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16 December 2011 ByLawyers WeeklyMy next move: changing areas

Q: I am working in one practice area. However, I really want to work in another. Is it possible to change?A: Often when...

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02 December 2011 ByLawyers WeeklyThe road to partnership

While it takes an average of seven years to make partner, some lawyers can fast-track themselves to partnership in half...

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25 November 2011 ByLawyers WeeklyCareer progression still top priority

Despite workplace pressures and slow growth in salaries, greater opportunity for advancement is still the number one...

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17 November 2011 ByLawyers WeeklyFlexibility needed in workforce planning

Amid the current global uncertainty, law firms need to be flexible when it comes to workforce planning.According to...

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11 November 2011 ByLawyers WeeklyTime for a lateral move

Although there are plenty of career opportunities available for Australian lawyers, writes Greg Plummer, they’re...

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04 November 2011 ByLawyers WeeklyMy Next Move: How do I get the timing right for the best offer?

We ask senior consultant at Randstad Legal, Eva Arelic, how to factor in financial reward and get the timing right for...

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04 November 2011 ByLawyers WeeklyFirms must deliver on promises

As lawyers are increasingly lured to other firms with promises of a better work/life balance or career advancement,...

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14 October 2011 ByLawyers WeeklyMy Next Move: How much am I worth?

We ask Naiman Clarke private practice consultant Andrew Taylor how to get the salary you want. A legal recruiter is...

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