Understanding Law Firms

Friday, 25 July 2008 9:54AM

Understanding Law Firms

UNDERSTANDING LAW FIRMS

Once you have made the decision to change jobs there are a multitude of factors to take into account when choosing the right job. In addition to thinking about the role you are looking for, it is also important to consider the working environment you desire, the training & development opportunities available and the future progression of the position.

Understanding the environment within which you will be working is essential. The legal market is a diverse and challenging environment and one which offers a wide range of opportunities and cultures.

Whilst understanding the variety of opportunities that are available within Law is essential to choosing the right career path, it is also very useful to know more about the professional and cultural differences between firms and how this impacts on various roles.

It is commonly accepted that London is the heart of the UK's Legal economy and when referring to 'City’ Law firms this is often a reference to those firms with a strong presence in the City of London.

We have identified the main types of Law firm and provided some information on each area to assist you in understanding more about this market.