How are NQ lawyer jobs faring across the current war for talent? Which regions and firms are experiencing upticks in recruitment in England and Wales? What are the practice areas most in-demand? Download our report below to find out.
Written in partnership with JMC Legal Recruitment, this report analyses the recruitment of NQ lawyers in England and Wales. It provides a comparison of annual and monthly totals trends, an analysis of the most wanted practice areas, a regional breakdown of recruitment, and the hiring activity of top firms.
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legal recruitment across the UK in 2022 so far,
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Latest reports
Employment – UK Legal Labour Market Trends, June 2024
On the first of January, the Labour Party announced its new deal for employees, contingent on their expected victory in the next election. Currently projected at an 88% likelihood of winning, businesses will need to review and update employee contracts to comply with the new regulations. Unsurprisingly, law firms are rapidly recruiting to bolster their employment teams faster than other practice areas.
North East – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, June 2024
With the UK still experiencing lower levels of labour market economic activity than before the pandemic, the North East faces the challenge of a growing divergence in growth compared to the southern regions of the country.
Internal Audit – UK Finance Labour Market Trends Report, June 2024
With the impact of climate change now becoming an ever-present reality, it is now being recommended that internal auditors globally make assessing the risk part of their purview, and within the UK specifically. Nonetheless, activity has been muted so far in 2024, with vacancies slowing down by 19.7% compared to last year.

