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LAWYERS’ SALARIES ARE AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH. According to a Business Live article, city firms are offering newly qualified lawyers £160,000 a year. This may be where the high bar currently sits. But what is the real cost? From raw talent to law talent It takes a lot of grit and determination to toil through …

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The rigid structure of traditional law firms means that successful lawyers often face a difficult choice between their career and their family or other interests. As a result, many female lawyers are pushed out before they can reach the top. But not at Setfords. The vision of CEOs Guy and Chris Setford has always been …

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ARE YOU A HAPPY LAWYER? Really? Do you wake up on Saturday mornings and think: ‘I wish there wasn’t a whole weekend to trudge through before I can get back to work’? To all lawyers whose mood suddenly lifts on Monday mornings, we salute you. You really have cracked it. You don’t have to be …

Is it really possible to become a satisfied solicitor? Read More »

Whether you’re newly returning to the workplace after parental leave, or you’re trying to find your place in the working world with children a few years down the line, it’s tough. Law is a sector that’s not exactly famous for its flexibility. This can leave parents wondering where they fit in. Is it possible to …

Is it possible to be a successful lawyer and a happy parent? Read More »

EVERYONE IS ON A DIET. Travel agents are giving summer holidays a big push. And sofa showrooms are awash with offers. All of which proves it must be January. Even before Covid, the start of a new year has always been a time to consider new beginnings. This year, many lawyers are even more keen …

The Legal Epiphany –
Is now the moment for a change in your legal career? Read More »

“We would like to take a moment to thank everyone at Setfords for the part they have played in our incredible, record-breaking year”, Guy Setford, our co-founder begins. “Nearly two years into the Pandemic we have been amazed by the resilience of our staff and consultant solicitors throughout this challenging time. Their diligence and determination …

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Working as a lawyer can be incredibly stressful, with overwhelming workloads and physically and emotionally challenging cases. By no means is poor mental health within the legal sector a new revelation. Some firms, such as Setfords Solicitors have already started to work towards improving the wellbeing of their staff. In recent years, the stigma surrounding …

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TO UNDERSTAND WHY SO MANY LAWYERS are falling out of love with the profession they worked so hard to get into, let’s take a step back. Let’s remind ourselves what falling in love looks like in a more general sense. At the start of a personal relationship, you are a giddy mess. Your stomach churns. …

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Setfords Solicitors’ exemplary commitment to promoting a better way of working within the legal sector and the wider community has been recognised after their record-breaking year with the award for ‘Regional Law Firm of the Year’ at this year’s Legal Business Awards. This award highlights the UK-based firm with headquarters outside of London that has …

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Setfords Solicitors has been listed among the UK’s top 100 law firms, with record growth seeing it rise rapidly up The Lawyer’s turnover-based rankings. Founded in 2006, Setfords was the first full-service law firm to launch a consultancy model. Over 15 years Setfords has grown into a multi-million-pound business with over 400 lawyers throughout the …

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