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Chris Simmonds,in-house lawyers,AI,artificial intelligence

Are In-house lawyers at law firms ready for AI and emerging risks?

By Chris Simmonds Navigating the new legal frontier: how In-house lawyers at law firms can adapt to emerging technological, cultural, and regulatory challenges In-house lawyers within law firms now stand at the intersection of a swiftly evolving legal landscape. Once focused predominantly on classic responsibilities—ensuring compliance, managing transactions, and handling litigation—they must now grapple with […]

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Ella Ogunnubi,knowledge management,knowledge lawyer

The future of law firms: elevating success with knowledge management

Articles / By Ella Ogunnubi

By Ella Ogunnubi In the current competitive legal landscape, knowledge management (KM) systems have become a vital differentiator for law firms. Effective setups empower these firms to deliver more efficient services, enhance collaboration, and adapt to evolving regulations, putting them ahead of the curve in comparison to their competitors. Innovations like AI and advanced document

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Why you should move to an in-house position in the professional services market

Articles, Careers / By Richard Hanks

By Richard Hanks One of the industry sectors I have specialised in throughout my recruitment career is professional services, including some of the Big4. Having spoken to hundreds of potential candidates over the years about opportunities in this sector, it has long been clear to me that it is misunderstood (and hence dismissed) by many. To

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MRA Search at Guike Forum 2024

Articles / By Lauren Adams

On Saturday 9th November, MRA Search was proudly represented at Guike Forum in Beijing by Senior Consultants June Yang, Yamen Cheung, and Eve Yao, who played an active role in the discussions and networking opportunities. The event highlighted the growing influence of Chinese companies and law firms in global markets and provided a dynamic platform

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MRA Search launches in Australia

Articles / By Lauren Adams

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newest location in Australia, led by Ben Myers. Following this year’s addition of the New York and Frankfurt offices, MRA Search’s total number of offices globally now stands at seven. This opening further demonstrates our commitment to assisting an ever-expanding client base across the world’s leading law firms, as well as

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MRA Search’s Equinox Soirée at The Ned, London

Articles / By Lauren Adams

On Thursday 19th September 2024, we were delighted to host our inaugural equinox soirée reception at The Ned Hotel, London. Many of MRA Search’s clients were invited to join us for an evening full of sumptuous cocktails, delicious food, and a special experience with Jo Malone, who we were lucky enough to have with us

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How to prepare for an interview at a law firm as an associate lawyer

Articles, Careers / By Emma Schofield

Congratulations! You’ve secured an interview at a law firm, having made the shortlist of lucky candidates. Preparation for an interview is vital to ensure you are in the best possible position for success and to make sure you overcome any nerves. Most interviews follow a fairly similar format, so here are some tips to help

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How to write your CV as a newly qualified lawyer

Articles, Careers / By Emma Schofield

If you have recently qualified or are about to qualify, now is the ideal time to start considering what your CV should look like. What you decide to do after qualification can set the path for your legal career, and there are many factors to weigh up. The aim of a CV should be to

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Why lawyers move from private practice to in-house

Articles, Careers / By Emma Schofield

While there are increasing numbers of lawyers who train and qualify in-house, it remains the case that the vast majority of lawyers will commence their career with a law firm and subsequently decide to move in-house further down the line. Whether you’re contemplating it now or planning your next step, we know that making the

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MRA Search launches New York desk

Articles, Market update / By Emma Schofield

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our US desk. Award-winning recruiter Bally Aujla joins MRA Search to launch and head up the New York legal recruitment practice to assist a growing client base. With over 13 years’ experience, Bally has placed associates into top 100 law firms across London, New York, Dubai, Paris

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