Where have all the lawyers gone?
Are we paying enough money? It's a familiar question. One which seems to be perplexing even the most successful law firms. The legal industry may be at its most profitable but lawyers are at their most scarce.
Where are all the good lawyers? Law firms are facing unprecedented difficulties in recruiting high calibre staff. Many are reassessing their human capital strategies and introducing radical career development programmes as well as taking a closer look at their profile in the legal market.
Do we have an image problem? Even the most successful law firms are in a frenzy as partners discreetly enquire about the performance of their HR professionals who in turn worry about the behaviour of their partners at interview!
Does TMP QD Legal favour certain clients? This newsletter examines the current state of the legal market and attempts to provide some reassurance to HR professionals and partners alike that there is unlikely to be anything drastically wrong with the law firm. The key is to recognise and address those factors which can affect and improve the ability to recruit.
