Tag: Consultant Solicitor
Why I ditched the traditional law firm set up to become a consultant solicitor
We asked our very own Employment Solicitor Annabel Cole why she chose to ditch the traditional law firm set up in favour of pursuing a career as a consultant solicitor at Cognitive Law. How many years have you been a lawyer? I have been a lawyer for 17 years. Where did you first start your career... Read more »
Thinking about becoming a consultant solicitor? Frequently asked questions
Over the years I’ve discussed the option of consultancy with many solicitors. By the time a solicitor reaches the stage of thinking of consultancy, the positives are very apparent – complete flexibility, being able to choose where they work, how many hours they would like to work, and the freedom to work with whom they... Read more »
What time do you arrive and leave the office?
This morning I was sent an article on the average arrival times and leaving times for trainees and junior lawyers at the 60 leading UK-based corporate law firms. The results were quite shocking. Here are the results of the top 10 worst offending law firms. To see the full article click here. Law firm: Kirkland... Read more »
Benefits of remote working
We have all seen the lengths some companies go to provide ‘perks’ for their staff. For example, the gimmicky office designs that cost a fortune to set up. Here’s some of the craziest I’ve come across: Golf simulators A private amusement park Round the clock gourmet meals Office slides Office go karts and indoor race... Read more »
Why I joined Cognitive Law – by Darren Stone
Not long after I joined Cognitive Law our marketing manager, Amy Pulling, asked me to consider writing an article explaining why I joined. At the point I thought I’d give it a few more weeks before allowing myself the time to write such an article. When Amy gave me a gentle nudge again last week... Read more »