Welcome to Monster Legal – Issue 2
Welcome to our second issue of Monster Legal – the authoritative resource for those pursuing a career in law. In this edition:
- How the downturn is affecting the legal profession
- Learn how Allen & Overy recruit the best graduates
- Follow the debate about public vs. private sector law careers
- Discover industry’s juiciest news in Monster’s Industry Insight

The effects of the downturnIn this feature we reveal the effect the recession is having on both large and small firms, including where jobs are being shed, how profitability is faring across the sector – and intriguingly, why some salaries are rising.
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View from the TopIn this issue’s exclusive interview, we talk to Susan Hazledine about recruitment at Allen & Overy. As well as the firm’s methods, she also discusses recruitment trends, where opportunities lie, and how limp handshakes don’t impress her.
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The Monster DebateWith the uncertain economic climate should aspirant lawyers consider a career in the ‘safe’ public sector in preference to the corporate side? According to our two high profile lawyers making the right decision now is crucial as it will affect the rest of your career.
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Industry InsightFour stories you might have missed but perhaps should have read, including why graduates are choosing law over banking, how law firms use creativity to cut costs, and why firms are being more transparent when laying off employees
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