Learn more about how the STAR interview technique is an effective way of answering behavioural questions in an interview without leaving out important information.
This virtual panel discussion and Q&A is aimed at solicitors across all levels of PQE considering a return to practice after a career break. The expert
Ready to return to your legal career? Considering a move in house move? Would you like a more generalist role? Join for insights & advice.
Friday 27th January 12.30 – 2.30pm. Book here If your goal for 2023 is to relaunch your legal career this is the perfect first step
Looking for inspiration for your return to law? See details here of our next virtual event on 23rd November 2022 and also a Panel discussion
Be clear what you’re selling, use your network and prepare to be flexible
Looking for inspiration for your return to law? See details here of our next virtual event on 23rd November 2022 and also a Panel discussion
Be clear what you’re selling, use your network and prepare to be flexible
It can be daunting. You have a vague recollection of the “old” you. The lawyer who loved your job, relished applying the law, enjoyed solving
When Hannah first approached us she knew she wanted to return to law but was equally clear that going back to being a real estate
“Please state your candidate’s salary expectations.” That’s one of the inevitable questions facing us when we upload a candidate’s CV to a law firm’s recruitment
Why your legal career is a lot more flexible than you might imagine “You’re wasting your time.” That was the response of one recruiter when
Michelle Carnegie had a successful ten year career as an M&A tax lawyer before taking a break to raise her children. She had never envisaged
The best laid plans didn’t fare so well last time Back in March, everyone I spoke to was fairly stoic about the looming lockdown. Many
Thelma Ainsworth was one of the participants in the third Reignite Academy Programme, which kicked off in January 2020. Less than three months later, the
Helen had over nine years of post-qualification experience in insolvency and restructuring at firms including Clifford Chance and Sidley Austin before taking a career break
Never let a good crisis go to waste A famous phrase, often attributed to Winston Churchill. Whether he did or didn’t utter those words, they
It’s the feeling that someone’s investing in my career. That was the response when I spoke to one of our Reignite Academy candidates recently, when
Looking for inspiration for your return to law? See details here of our next virtual event on 23rd November 2022 and also a Panel discussion
We’re telling tales … June was mostly about story telling. Beginning with us writing up the stories of the twenty-six candidates we’re putting forward to
Turns out we’re not here by accident. Back in 1992, this article from The Lawyer reports that City firms actively ruled out planning to help
Campaigning is Underway Now that the pretty amazing Easter break is over, it’s time for us to get serious about our campaign to find more
This question is on the lips of most of the law firm partners who find themselves interviewing one of our candidates. And given it’s such
Michelle Carnegie had a successful ten year career as an M&A tax lawyer before taking a break to raise her children. She had never envisaged
When Hannah first approached us she knew she wanted to return to law but was equally clear that going back to being a real estate
Why your legal career is a lot more flexible than you might imagine “You’re wasting your time.” That was the response of one recruiter when
Ready to make a career comeback? Here are the six commandments to obey if you want to kick-start your career after taking time out –
Having a solid legal background can open up all sorts of opportunities. Many of our candidates have used their experience and training in private practice
Looking for inspiration for your return to law? See details here of our next virtual event on 23rd November 2022 and also a Panel discussion
Be clear what you’re selling, use your network and prepare to be flexible
It can be daunting. You have a vague recollection of the “old” you. The lawyer who loved your job, relished applying the law, enjoyed solving
This question is on the lips of most of the law firm partners who find themselves interviewing one of our candidates. And given it’s such
Michelle Carnegie had a successful ten year career as an M&A tax lawyer before taking a break to raise her children. She had never envisaged
When Hannah first approached us she knew she wanted to return to law but was equally clear that going back to being a real estate
We regularly write thought pieces on issues affecting women’s careers and are always happy to speak at events or contribute to press articles.
When we first set up the Reignite Academy, Allen & Overy had their own very successful returner programme for Peerpoint. We are delighted to now be officially joining forces to provide more opportunities for returners are looking for freelance, predominantly in-house work. Read the full article on law.com here.
Very happy to be making this announcement and excited to see what we can do.
The Lawyer catches up with previous Reginite Academy Candidates and recaps their journeys of returning to work after a career break.
The Reignite Academy and member firms are shortlisted for the Law Society’s Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award 2019
Reignite Academy wins the overall Grand Prix as well as the Excellence in Direct Recruitment award at the 2019 HR in Law Awards
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