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“I need to update my CV.” That’s often the first thing lawyers say to me when they want to find a new job. But updating your CV is actually one of the last things you do in a strategic job search. If you want a role that genuinely builds on your experience and moves you […]
If you’re feeling stuck in your career, what advice are your friends and family giving you? Because they might be holding you back without meaning to. It’s perfectly natural to turn to our nearest and dearest when we’re faced with a dilemma, especially when we’re feeling frustrated and confused. Sometimes, we just need a sounding […]
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“How early on in my career should I be working towards partnership?” What would you say – 6 PQE? Later? Earlier? I get asked this a lot. But I actually think it’s a trick question. Because it assumes that partnership is the only game in town. A more useful question, at any stage of your […]
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Many lawyers are exceptional at building cases, advising clients, and meeting deadlines. Yet when it comes to their own careers, that same clarity and strategic thinking often goes missing. If you have ever felt like you are working hard but not quite moving forward with purpose, you are not alone. Setting career goals as a […]
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Paula McMullan is a career coach for lawyers, helping private practice and in-house lawyers navigate key career decision points with clarity, confidence and a strategy that works. As a former lawyer herself, Paula understands the pressure of high-performance legal environments — and what it takes to move forward with intention rather than by guesswork.
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