The SQE Three Years on…

In 2021, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) launched a new route to qualify as a solicitor, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). The SRA took the view that the LPC became inaccessible to some students, due to  course fee costs and training contracts becoming more competitive.  The SQE can be split into two parts – SQE1…

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Market leaders in legal recruitment

What you need to know about Birchrose Associates Whilst the search for a recruitment partner is not easy, we are taking a fresh approach to legal recruitment and are intent on changing the perception of the industry for good. When Birchrose Associates was established in 2019, we were clear on our goal of establishing ourselves…

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Law firms must adapt in the war for legal talent

How you can beat the competition in the search for your next hire The impact of COVID-19 has limited headcount movements in the legal sector, reflecting a cautious approach to a new hybrid way of working and employees’ needs for security and stability. However, the labour market has changed so much in the last six…

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