Legal

A significant portion of the UK legal industry spent much of 2025 in a period of reflection. Headlines of popular influencer departures, increased scrutiny of qualification routes, the developing private equity landscape, and growing visibility of lawyers online all contributed to a broader conversation about what a legal career looks like today, and what it…

Now that the SQE1 results are behind us, you may be looking toward your SQE2 exam. If you have not already started your two-year qualifying work experience, you might face a roadblock once you have completed. We spoke to our legal recruiters to understand their thoughts on the legal recruitment landscape and the career paths…

Looking for your next legal role? Finding the market a bit tight at the moment? Don’t worry, you are not alone! Our legal job market update. Whilst some practice areas are booming in terms of hiring, overall, it is quieter this year than last. In fact, recent research by Vacanysoft, shows that 2023 is shaping…

A well-written CV can be the difference between getting an interview and not being successful. The legal sector is a competitive industry, so even making it to interview stage is a huge achievement. What is needed for writing a winning Legal CV? In a recent study it was found that most employers spend an average…

Can we take a moment to talk about salaries? Specifically, salary bunching. When deciding where to train, or deciding on an NQ position, many aspiring and training solicitors are lured in by high NQ salaries. Who can blame them. However, NQ salaries alone are not necessarily a good indication of future earning potential. Whilst most…

As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, surveys suggest that half of UK workers want help from their company. But with inflation running at 9.1%, and most businesses also hit by additional costs themselves, this isn’t always possible. At present, there are four pressing matters businesses must deal with.  1. STAFF RETENTION With a record 1.3 million…

AJ Chambers is one of the UK’s leading legal recruitment consultants. We have a track record of placing the very best legal talent, from junior to senior. For the past 16 years our team has developed an in-depth knowledge of the market, becoming a source of trust and expertise. Our specialist consultants have a deep…