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Whether to leave a big national shop for a boutique is a tough career decision and requires serious consideration. When making such a decision, candidates often have many questions, such as: what are the main differences between working for a large and a boutique firm? When is the right time to make a move? We […]
Congratulations, you’ve finally got your ticket out! So what’s next? Accepting an offer right away seems to be the easiest thing. But what if you want to negotiate the offer? How do you choose between multiple offers? How do you gracefully decline an offer? This week, our consultants will provide you with some useful tips […]
Searching for a new job can be a challenging and draining experience. But don’t get stressed out! At ZSA, our consultants have some tips to share with you to make your search a bit easier and help you land your dream job faster. 1. Is it the right time to start a job search? “The […]
How do legal professionals stand out in today’s competitive legal talent pool? Do they achieve academic excellence? Possess superior legal skills? Are they the top billers at their law firms? These are all important considerations, but may not be enough to set a candidate apart from the competition. In today’s legal market, more and more […]
Resignations are uncomfortable, awkward, and an experience we would otherwise prefer to avoid. Still, if and when the time comes, we hope that they go as smoothly and quickly as possible. But while you may have prepared what you would say to your employer and how they might react to your resignation, you may not […]
At ZSA, our consultants have an ear to the ground on the ins-and-outs of achieving partnership roles. Over the last number of years, however, we’ve seen the “traditional” path from associate to partner narrow and become more competitive. This week, we’ve asked our consultants for their insights into these trends, and how to push towards […]
Job seekers will agree that one piece of advice they often receive is to “network, network, network.” But in the midst of a job search (and, let’s face it, multiple other obligations competing for your time), it can be daunting to set aside a single moment for something that is not necessarily tied to a […]
A Radical Recruitment Strategy for Law Firms & Career Coaches Get in Line to Embrace “On Line LLM & M.S. Law Degrees” A Future Law Perspective By John G. Kelly B.Com., LL.B., M.Sc. (international relations) M.A. (Jud.Admin) F.CIS “Attorney and counsellor at law[1]” That’s not a very impressive professional designation. But it was the title bestowed […]
Innovation in legal technology has not only changed the face of legal practice, but has also created new areas of demand in the legal market. “Globally, demand for e-Discovery, forensic technology and data governance services continue to grow in the legal, forensic, and consulting fields,” says Mike Race, a Senior Consultant with ZSA. While it […]
Over the last 20 years, the legal landscape has changed dramatically. We have seen an increase in international law firms, spurred by globalization and mergers across continents. New law firm models have sprung in a push to design more efficient ways to provide legal services while decreasing costs. These have brought to life the “virtual” […]