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How to ace your law firm interview: five expert tips for landing your next legal role

Posted April 17, 2023

Interviews are a necessary evil when it comes to any successful legal career. Regardless of whether you’re a recent law school graduate, paralegal, solicitor or senior legal professional, interviews are unavoidable in your pursuit of career progression. A career in law is challenging and rewarding but highly competitive – so the following hints and tips […]

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How to move your legal career around the globe – Information for Australian Lawyers

Posted April 12, 2023

We recently held our “How to move your legal career around the globe with Taylor Root – Information for Australian Lawyers” webinar, hosted by Hayden Gordine and Samantha Jones, from our Australian office. The session covered the UK and US legal market updates, current demand for Australian-qualified lawyers, visas and qualifications, overseas salaries, career development […]

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Move your legal career around the globe with Taylor Root – Information for New Zealand Lawyers

Posted April 4, 2023

We recently held our “Move your legal career around the globe with Taylor Root – Information for New Zealand Lawyers” webinar, hosted by Hayden Gordine and Sean Murphy, from our Australian office. The session discussed the current legal job markets in Australia, the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Dubai, career development opportunities whilst working overseas, […]

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When and how to move to a General Counsel role

Posted March 31, 2023

We are often asked the question, when is the right time to make the jump to a General Counsel role and what is the best way to pursue these roles. Deciding when you are ready to take the jump into a General Counsel role can be a significant decision in your legal career. Here are […]

In-house

Non-executive directorship: The next step?

Posted March 16, 2023

Are you thinking about becoming a non-executive director? We are often asked if a non-executive directorship is a logical next step in one’s career. For Lawyers, a non-executive director (NED) role can be a valuable opportunity to utilise your legal expertise and know-how in a board setting and enhance your own business acumen and credentials. […]

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My #TaylorRootJourney – Melvin Ling

Posted March 16, 2023

As part of our ‘My #TaylorRootJourney’ series, we spoke with Melvin Ling, In-house Legal Senior Consultant in Singapore and he spoke about his recruitment career and journey with us so far. Melvin shares how he started his career in recruitment, what he enjoys most about working with the wider team and key advice he would […]

Partners

Are you considering pursuing a partnership at a law firm?

Posted March 13, 2023

The legal profession offers a wide range of opportunities for those who are passionate about the law and want to make a difference. For some, one such opportunity is becoming a partner at a law firm. However, this path is not for everyone, and that’s perfectly okay. The legal profession has evolved, and today’s lawyers […]

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General Counsel in asset management breakfast roundtable

Tue, 13 June 2023 8:30 am – 10:30 am

We will be hosting a breakfast roundtable for General Counsel in asset management. Join us to share industry insights and discuss market trends. Our session will focus on the future of asset management and how the following points will have an impact moving forwards: The event will be hosted by Taylor Root legal recruitment experts Nikki […]

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