Why is it so Hard to Secure Legal Work?

It’s no secret that securing a job in the legal industry is notoriously tough – from entry-level paralegal work, to a pupillage, or a training contract – with ghosting, rejection and a lack of feedback rife. In this episode of Law Talks, Ellie and Katie are joined by Ben Jackson. Ben is the Founder and Managing Director of Cogency – an HR consultancy with a focus on using systems and processes to improve candidate experience. Ben offers an invaluable and fresh perspective on the problems in recruitment, leaving us wondering if it is time that firms themselves review how they are hiring legal talent.Please note that InsideSherpa has changed its name to Forage.To learn more about this episode:Visit Cogency's website to learn more about what they doRead Cogency’s whitepaper ‘Assessing the True Impact of Candidate Experience’Follow Cogency on LinkedInFollow Ben on LinkedInCheck out the visual internships available on ForageRead Legal Cheek's article on ChatGPTEnjoying Law Talks? You can keep up to date on all our latest legal updates by following our Instagram (@lawtalkspodcast) and LinkedIn.Want to feature on Law Talks? We're always happy to hear from legal professionals keen to share their insights and experience with our listeners. Get in touch here.Our intro music is adapted from 'Sprightly' by GarageBand Apple Loop and 'Sprightly Remix' by Adamo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.