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Accutrainee's Vision for 2025

As we step into 2025, the team at Accutrainee is energised by the opportunities that lie ahead. Looking back at 2024, we’re proud to have connected with thousands of ambitious legal professionals, helping them take significant steps forward in their careers. Our career site attracted 165,000 views, we received over 5,300 applications from talented individuals, […]

Secrets of Success: Insights for Aspiring Lawyers

The event concluded with an overarching message of embracing growth, remaining adaptable, and continuously seeking opportunities for development. The panellists’ diverse experiences and candid reflections provided a valuable roadmap for aspiring and current lawyers, highlighting the importance of resilience, mentorship, networking, and continuous learning in navigating a successful and fulfilling legal career.

Inside Fund Management: A Trainee Perspective

In this video, Farhat Sekandary, an Accutrainee trainee solicitor, shares insights from her second and third seats at M&G Investments. Covering UK authorised funds, Farhat gives an inside look at the type of work a trainee might undertake when working with a leading fund manager. From understanding fund structures to tackling regulatory requirements, Farhat highlights […]

The 10 Fundamentals of Running a High-Performing In-House Legal Team

At Accutrainee, we’ve had the privilege of engaging with senior legal leaders who have shared their insights on what it takes to build high-performing in-house legal teams. Drawing from their experience, we’ve boiled down the key principles into ten fundamentals. These provide a practical framework for legal teams to deliver exceptional results while remaining aligned with broader organisational objectives. If you think we have missed something or want to join the conversation, email the author

Black Friday more like Black Monday!

For those of us in the legal recruitment industry, 2024 has sometimes felt like its own version of the 'Black Friday' market crash of 1869 when two investors, Jay Gould, and Jim Fisk, caused a market crash by driving up the price of gold. Lets make no bones about it, 2024 has been a terrible job market.

what does pro bono mean, a legal students guide

What Does Pro Bono Mean? | Legal Student’s Guide

The term “pro bono” comes from the Latin phrase “pro bono publico,” which means “for the public good.” In the legal profession, pro bono refers to legal services provided to individuals or organisations without charge. Why do solicitors do pro bono work? There are many reasons why solicitors engage in pro bono work. Some of […]

Engaging Legal Professionals on a Fixed-Term or Interim Basis

The legal industry has experienced a notable shift in recent years, not only in the tools and technology used but also in how law firms and in-house legal departments manage their teams. As workloads fluctuate, traditional staffing models are adapting to embrace greater flexibility. Both law firms and corporate legal teams are increasingly turning to […]

SQE and QWE: Your Path to Becoming a Solicitor

Are you considering a career in law and wondering about the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)? Accutrainee can help you navigate these requirements and achieve your goal of becoming a solicitor. Understanding the SQE The SQE is a rigorous, centralised assessment system introduced by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to standardise the process of qualifying as a solicitor […]

What is a Paralegal? Your Complete Guide

Thinking about a career in the UK legal sector but not sure about the commitment of becoming a solicitor or barrister? A career as a paralegal could be the perfect fit! What is a Paralegal? A paralegal (also known as a legal assistant) is a qualified professional who provides crucial support to solicitors, barristers, and […]