
Hiring for litigators during the pandemic remained relatively healthy and in 2021 saw a surge as lockdown ended. How is recruitment faring in 2022 across the UK? Which law firms are publishing the most vacancies for these specialists? Find out by downloading our report now.
Our latest UK Legal Labour Market Trends report analyses recruitment for litigation lawyers in England and Wales. It presents annual totals and monthly vacancy trends; reviews hiring levels by region and city; compares jobs by litigation role type; and shows which law firms are the busiest recruiters for litigators.
Key findings include:
- Jobs for litigators have been dropping as a share of all vacancies since 2020
- Vacancies published in March 2021 reached an all-time high
- Recruitment levels for litigation lawyers in Liverpool are stagnating in 2022
- US law firms and the Magic Circle are tied for the number of new jobs
To discover more insights and trends for the legal recruitment market, download the report now.

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