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How to Stand Out in the Legal Job Market in the UAE

July 15, 2024

The UAE, and Dubai in particular, has become the destination of choice for many lawyers looking to work overseas in a thriving and growing legal market. It offers an oasis of opportunity, attracting those looking to secure top jobs in leading firms offering great packages.  Beyond the obvious professional opportunities, it boasts an exceptional lifestyle. […]

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How Globalisation is Reshaping the UAE Legal Market 

July 8, 2024

A world of clients demands a world of expertise  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has transformed into a global business powerhouse. Fuelled by globalisation,innovation, increased media attention and a strategic location, the UAE has become a hub for international companies looking to expand. This boom has had a ripple effect, fundamentally reshaping the legal sector. […]

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How we provide mental health support for our students and colleagues

April 10, 2024

As exciting as the opportunity is to qualify, studying for the SQE or US Bar Review is an enormous undertaking. At BARBRI we understand the strain that some of our candidates experience, whether it’s balancing work, life and studies, or coping with bereavement (or birth!) while preparing for these challenging exams. We’ve gone to great […]

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5 top tips to make your organisation more neuro-inclusive

March 22, 2024

Author: Rachel Boyle, Emerging Talent Manager at BCLP; Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Legal Neurodiversity Network (LNN) and Founder of Nurturing Neurodivergence Our understanding of neurodiversity has advanced considerably in recent years. And it is important that employers stay ahead to get the best out of their diverse talent. One in seven people (15-20% of […]

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Welcome from Chris Howard, University Partnerships Director at BARBRI Global

December 12, 2023

I took on the role of University Partnerships Director in July this year and it’s been fantastic to become part of the BARBRI Global team.  BARBRI’s University Partnerships (UP) division is dedicated to supporting law schools throughout the UK and Ireland in their goal of providing the best possible employability outcomes for their students. As […]

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How can students navigate the new route to qualification and what can your university do to help?

November 10, 2023

Author: Matthew Skelding, Institutional Partnerships Account Manager In the evolving landscape of legal education and qualification, students and recent graduates are faced with a new and transformed path to achieving qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales. A significant shift has occurred as the Legal Practice Course (LPC) has transitioned to the Solicitors Qualifying […]

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5 top tips to support your SQE candidates with Qualifying Work Experience submissions

November 7, 2023

Authors: Jonathan Worrell, Business Development Director at BARBRI and Kathryn Jack CMgr MCMI, Head of Employer and Stakeholder Engagement, Hook Tangaza. As the legal profession welcomes the next generation of solicitors via the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), employers are adapting to new Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) pathways for their teams. So what do you need […]

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5 ways to foster positive workplace culture

November 2, 2023

Author: Tom Armstrong, Business Development Manager. A workplace culture is a company’s DNA, and a positive culture is one that prioritises employee wellbeing, offering support at all levels. In order to foster a positive workplace culture, organisations must ensure they have policies in place to promote respect between employees, trust, empathy, and support. Many lawyers […]

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Upskilling forgotten Talent Pools

October 27, 2023

Author: Tom Armstrong, Business Development Manager. According to the Institute of Paralegals, there are 250,000 paralegals in the UK, with 190,000 working outside of law firms. This massive talent pool exists for many reasons, but from a lot of my conversations with individuals, many became paralegals with the intent of getting more experience to in […]

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How in-house legal teams can attract new junior talent

October 5, 2023

In a post-COVID & Brexit, flexible working, high inflation economy, companies are having to evolve their job offerings in order to capture the best talent for their teams. This evolution also comes against the backdrop of demand for higher wages and currently the ‘War on Talent’ shows no sign of abating. This is seemingly quite […]

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