January 10th, 2023
There are an estimated 235 million students worldwide, of which 6 million are studying abroad[1]. At least half of these students are studying outside their region. Whilst the data does not show us the motivation for students to study abroad, for most it will be to seek greater prosperity through the experiences and opportunities afforded […]
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January 9th, 2023
In recent years forced migration has been getting increasingly worse. According to UNHCR, the number of people forced from their homes by persecution, conflict, human rights violations or generalised violence has more than doubled in the last decade, reaching 108.4 million by the end of 2022[1]. Conflict is not the only factor in forced migration […]
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January 8th, 2023
Refugee week is upon us, and it couldn’t be timelier. The number of people seeking refugee and asylum status globally has worryingly ballooned over the last 10 years. According to the UNHCR estimates, by mid-2022, there were about 109 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. In 2011, the UK received approx. 25,000 asylum claims and in […]
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January 7th, 2023
Launched in March 2023, LawQWE is a new marketplace for entry-level legal talent. It is more than just a place to advertise roles, whether paralegal opportunities, apprenticeships, or QWE training contracts. LawQWE helps employers showcase their organisations and source a diverse pool of candidates with additional tools to support recruitment, onboarding, and the development of aspiring solicitors. […]
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December 20th, 2022
New portal to connect aspiring solicitors with employers able to offer qualifying work experience Research shows over 90% of aspiring solicitors do not know how they will obtain the work experience they need to qualify LawQWE, a careers portal that aims to bring a wider pool of employers together with individuals looking for the qualifying […]
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September 30th, 2022
Today is the International Day of Peace, and we continue our series of insights into how aligning our work with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) helps us serve our clients more effectively Our previous article here introduced why and how we do this. Today, it seems apt to consider the work we do in the pursuit […]
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August 30th, 2022
Here at Hook Tangaza, we believe that strong regulatory and legislative frameworks make for stable and thriving states, buoyant economies, and thereby underpin healthy societies. We specifically align our work with seven of the Sustainable Development Goals, including that of Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. In support of this aim, we have strong relationships with […]
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June 22nd, 2022
Now that you have joined a network, how can you make it work for you? Complete your profile All networks will have a members’ directory and often the opportunity to update your information and post news and information directly. Take advantage of this and raise your profile in the network by regularly posting news about […]
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December 30th, 2021
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) launched the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (“the SQE”) a new training and qualification regime for solicitors in England and Wales on 1 September 2021. This report is intended to help employers and HR professionals working in the legal sector understand how the new regime might create new hiring possibilities and influence […]
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July 30th, 2021
Our work for three dispute resolution centres in Northern Ireland, Nigeria and Dubai has got us thinking about what makes an effective institution and an attractive offer for clients. In this series of articles, we share some of the findings of our comparative study of 11 centres in Europe, North America and Asia. Part 4: […]
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