April 08, 2022
NQ Guide 2022
As you approach qualification we thought you might find it helpful to have some expert advice to assist you in your path to securing an NQ role, whether that be with your current firm or a new one. More
February 04, 2020
Spotlight on The Tyne
Having been a law student at Newcastle University in the early 80’s, I still feel huge nostalagia everytime I visit Newcastle upon Tyne. More
July 26, 2019
‘Looking for more’ - the evolution of legal recruitment
In our final blog of this series to celebrate our 25thh anniversary, we sat down with Associate Director Richard Betts. Richard joined us towards the end of the global recession and has witnessed the market improve and slowly build to what is now a very buoyant recruitment market (despite Brexit looming). More
July 18, 2019
5 key factors for Millennials as they begin their legal careers
Following our 25th anniversary party last week, we sat down with Dominic Gooch, a colleague who wasn’t even born when Bygott Biggs was set up, to discuss how Millennials view loyalty in the workplace. More
July 10, 2019
‘Loyalty is dead’ - culture, flexibility and scope for progression are the key for Millennials
With our 25th anniversary party just around the corner, we sat down with Dominic Gooch, a colleague who wasn’t even born when Bygott Biggs was set up, to discuss how Millennials view loyalty in the workplace. More
June 17, 2019
Work-life balance v Work-life ‘blend‘ - Millennials and the legal market
With our 25th anniversary party just around the corner, we sat down with Dominic Gooch, a colleague who wasn’t even born when Bygott Biggs was set up, to discuss how to attract and retain Millennials. More
January 09, 2018
Satisfaction guaranteed? How to keep top talent in Nottingham
The team and I were heartened to read last week that satisfaction rates among students at Nottingham Trent University have risen for the fifth consecutive year to a record level of 89% in the latest National Student Survey (NSS). More
November 30, 2017
Don’t mind the gap Could you be capitalising on the talent gap?
As has become apparent over the last few years, there is a very clear talent gap emerging in the law. There is a severe lack of qualified individuals at the 0-5 years’ PQE level due to the years in the recession where law firms either made solicitors redundant or didn’t hire at all. More
