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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