There’s no denying that consultancy is becoming more popular amongst UK lawyers. But why is that the case? Better financial remuneration and flexibility, perhaps? Or is there something else that’s driving lawyers to make the move? In this article from the Law Gazette’s “Mother in Law” column, the author makes her thoughts on the topic …
Lawyers: are your colleagues driving you to consultancy? Read More »
Many lawyers only dream of starting their own business. At Setfords, we make that possible. You can still practice as a lawyer but do things your way with the support of our expert team. It’s an opportunity that our 450+ consultants have turned into success, working when, where and how they want, building their own …
Embracing Autonomy: Our Consultant Kirsty Drain’s Journey to Success Read More »
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 …
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 …
Consultancy law firms are on the rise. At Setfords alone, we now have over 450 consultant lawyers working with us. We speak to plenty of lawyers who are considering making the jump to consultancy but are concerned about how they will adapt to the change, especially in the beginning. However, once they do join us, …
Our consultant Heather Wiltshire tells her story. Read More »
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 …
Though it has been widely reported that one-third of UK lawyers could be working in alternative firms like Setfords by 2026, consultancy is still a relatively new concept in the legal world. Setfords was one of the first law firms in the UK to focus on the alternative model, and so far we have enjoyed …
Consultant solicitor Rebecca Lloyd shares her journey over seven years of consultancy. Read More »
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 …
5 Reasons to… Become a Setfords Consultant in 2023 Read More »
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 …
As we begin 2023, attention is turned towards how we can all make the New Year a success. At Setfords, we’re pretty proud of what we have achieved in the last year, but we want to make 2023 even bigger and better. We’d like to share some of our ideas with you, to hopefully inspire …
Fighting Resistance to Change: How a Growth Mindset Could Revitalise your Legal Career Read More »
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 new 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 …
Toxic law firms: Are poisonous partners ruining it for everyone? Read More »
As a solicitor myself, to coincide with Armistice Day and the BBC’s TV series “Rogue Heroes”, it seemed fitting to commemorate Lieutenant Colonel Robert Blair “Paddy” Mayne, DSO & Three Bars (1915 – 1955) Legion D’Honneur, Croix De Guerre, and, indisputably, the British legal profession’s toughest ever solicitor. Mayne is played by Jack O’Connell in …
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 …
Property solicitor Sarah Thomson discovers a rewarding alternative to partnership Read More »
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 …
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