There’s more to life than work. Everyone knows it, but for many lawyers, it’s simply not a reality. Long hours, impossible targets, commutes, and more all get in the way. So, when lawyers become Setfords consultants, they get to enjoy a new-found freedom. They can use this freedom for anything their heart desires, from more […]
Setfords Regulatory Solicitor Jeremy Asher has kick-started a national media discussion this week about how some innocent people are being erroneously flagged as being linked to suspected fraudulent activity. These hidden markers can prevent people opening a bank account and block access to other financial services. In some cases, people can lose their jobs. Working
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If you think our headline sounds like the start of a bad joke, you’re already getting warm. Kind of. It did spring from a jokey lunchtime conversation at Setfords HQ. During that discussion, one of the team summarised an article from the job site indeed.com. The article is about the following recruitment question: ‘If you
What connects cycling to law firms? At Setfords, we’re proud of the law firm we’ve built. We don’t just offer our lawyers a better work-life balance; we also give them some of the best support in the industry. The result is happier people who can really make the most of their careers. However, we didn’t
Why stubborn attitudes towards shorter working weeks are laughable ‘The Four Yorkshiremen” is a comedy sketch from an old TV show called At Last It’s 1948 (stick with us, we’ll come back to 2023 very soon). In the sketch, four successful men enjoying post-prandial cigars and wine parody nostalgic conversations about their humble beginnings. In
Wednesday 8th March 2023 marks International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating women’s achievements, raising awareness about discrimination, and taking action to drive gender parity. At Setfords, more than 60 per cent of our consultant lawyers are women, a number above the UK average of 52 per cent. We are proud to offer a
How anonymity tells you everything you need to know about a relationship. “I WASN’T EVEN INVITED TO THE CHRISTMAS PARTY” is the poignant headline of an article published, coincidentally, when many lawyers were last enjoying a festive knees-up with their colleagues. The Law Society Gazette article was written (we suspect) by a female consultant lawyer
Why this could be your year to take a first step to building your own legal practice Whether your New Year’s resolutions have survived the first few weeks of 2023 or not, there is still plenty of time to reflect on your career goals and consider alternative options open to you to achieve them. Money
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Working as a consultant solicitor offers plenty of benefits. Many entrepreneurial lawyers enjoy the freedom it gives them to work from wherever they are in the world, as well as the opportunity to earn more whilst dealing with fewer time wasting tasks. One such lawyer is Caroline Fitzpatrick. Working as a consultant solicitor offers plenty
The New Year is a time full of clichés. We’re all encouraged to overhaul every aspect of our lives, from diet and exercise to our hobbies and careers. More often than not, these adjustments never stick for long. By February, almost everybody has slipped back into their old ways. After all, keeping up with these
Today, we’ll be tackling 12 misconceptions about consultancy and how, with a growth mindset, they can be overcome. Now, many of you will already know about fixed and growth mindsets. Fixed mindsets You can read all about the differences between the two in this Forbes article. Fixed mindset people believe character and intelligence are static.
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While many lawyers enjoy working in traditional firms, it’s not for everyone. And even those who like it the most can find that they’re tired of the environment after years of the rat race. When they reach this point, increasing numbers of lawyers are turning to consultancy and embracing a better way of working as
Michael Large is a specialist property litigator with more than 20 years of experience. He joined Setfords in early 2021, having previously worked at several large traditional firms. It became increasingly clear to him in recent years that the traditional model of law firm was out of date. The pandemic and the lockdown showed very
From not listening to feedback all the way up to workplace bullying, nobody wants to work in a toxic culture. However, for all too many lawyers, it is an everyday reality. It’s been reported that 41% of law firm partners have seen bullying at work from other partners or law firm owners. This can lead
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There are many reasons why lawyers decide not to become partners. However, two of the biggest reasons are the lack of freedom that comes with partnership, and the unwanted additional responsibilities. However, traditional law firms don’t offer many alternative paths for lawyers who still want successful careers without taking the partnership route. Where do these
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Prices keep rising, incomes are squeezed, and everyone is worried about the cost of living. Add to this the interest rate rises resulting in mortgage products being withdrawn, and it isn’t likely to spell good news for the conveyancing market. Fewer people can buy, and uncertainty may halt sellers, too. This perfect storm of negativity
The Law Society has recently released its Annual Statistics Report, covering trends in the solicitors’ profession in 2021. The statistics are eye-opening, including the fact that more women than ever are becoming solicitors. As of July 2021, women made up 53% of those practising in England and Wales. Despite this, the numbers at the top
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Traditional law firms are clearly no longer fit for purpose. With outdated cultures, a total lack of flexibility, and earnings structures that are too rigid, lawyers have little time to enjoy life. At Setfords, we offer the solution. Our consultancy model puts lawyers in the driving seat, so they can design a career that genuinely
ONE OF THE MOST COMMON REASONS lawyers leave jobs with traditional firms is due to the sheer tedium of their former routines. Many lawyers join us at Setfords because they felt like robots – having to account for their every move, eight hours a day, five times a week. These formerly employed solicitors found measurement
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Successful family lawyer Thowheetha Shaah found that being a Partner and Head of Department within a traditional law firm began to weigh her down, leaving her burnt out and unhappy. A friend recommended that Thowheetha consider becoming a consultant solicitor at Setfords… Thowheetha Shaah is a Family Law and Mediator who has been qualified as
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