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The power of mentorship: A Crafty Counsel podcast

Posted January 5, 2024

In our latest podcast collaboration with Crafty Counsel, we met with Shika Soni who took us through her international legal career and spoke really passionately about her work as a mentor to not only those connected with law but also a wide variety of other aspiring students and professionals. Shika shares some inspiring words about […]

CV and interview tips

The essential interview guide for Associate Lawyers interviewing in law firms

Posted October 31, 2023

If you’re about to interview for that law firm job, be ready for these hard-hitting law firm interview questions! Job interview prep isn’t fun, but preparation is everything. Law firm partners and attorneys who conduct your interview will ask you questions to better understand your personality, learn about your knowledge of the specific legal field, […]

Career Advice

Navigating the transition – finding the perfect moment for private practice lawyers to dive into the in-house world

Posted July 18, 2023

Transitioning from private practice to the captivating realm of in-house lawyering is a well-trodden path for legal professionals. Among the myriad questions pondered by lawyers considering this transition, one question resonates the loudest – when is the most opportune moment to embark on this transformative journey? It is often said in the legal market that […]

Market Insight

What impact is AI having on law firms?

Posted July 3, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the legal landscape, and its impact on law firms is no exception. AI is already being used in a variety of ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of legal services, and its usage is only going to grow in the years to come. One of the most significant […]

Market update

Private practice newly qualified guide

Posted June 2, 2023

At Taylor Root, we believe that what you decide to do upon graduation is the single most important career decision you will ever make – and we’ve created our Private practice newly qualified guide with you in mind. This brochure is designed to support and guide you in this decision-making process. We are a market-leading […]

Finding Talent

Partner interview with Andrew Herring

Posted April 24, 2023

Pinsent Masons is one of the powerhouses of the Midlands, an international law firm with its roots in the regions. The firm has many long established and successful partners within its ranks who have spent their careers building the firm’s reputation and client base. James Brewster recently sat down with head of Pinsent Mason’s Birmingham […]

Market Insight

How to move from in-house legal to a law firm

Posted April 6, 2023

The UK legal landscape, molded by societal and technological innovations, is dynamic, ever-changing and unpredictable. It’s no surprise that many lawyers find themselves wanting to switch things up; whether it’s to explore new opportunities or take on new challenges. The traditional route of this exploration for many years meant moving from private practice to an […]

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General Counsel roundtable: AI and DEI in insurance

Tue, 30 April 2024 8:30 am – 10:30 am

We are excited to be holding our inaugural breakfast for legal leaders in the insurance sector. Hosted by the Taylor Root in-house legal recruitment experts Nikki Newton, Emma Coulter and Karolina Mikulicz-Church and led by Mary Bowie, Lead Legal Counsel UK at Wakam, our session will cover: If you would like to attend, please contact […]

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Breakfast roundtable: General Counsel in tech

Thu, 9 May 2024 8:30 am – 10:30 am

We are excited to be holding another one of our General Counsel events for legal leaders in the technology sector. Hosted by the Taylor Root in-house legal recruitment experts Georgia Morgan-Wynne, Sinead Flanagan and Albert Toms, the session will cover the most recent industry trends and issues, with time for peer networking. If you would […]

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