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New Model Law Firms Continue To Disrupt UK Legal Services
Life as a Consultant 13 min read

New Model Law Firms Continue To Disrupt UK Legal Services

Key Points New Model Law Firms, also called platform or fee-share firms, now employ more than 4,000 solicitors across England and Wales…

May 14, 2026 Read More →
Celebrating 5 years of shared success – Jacobs Legal
Life as a Consultant 1 min read

Celebrating 5 years of shared success – Jacobs Legal

Celebrating 5 Years of Partnership between Nexa Law and Jacobs Legal!🥂 Jonathan Jacobs of Jacobs legal said “It was a pleasure to…

May 14, 2026 Read More →
What Is a New Model Law Firm and How Do I Join One?
Life as a Consultant 15 min read

What Is a New Model Law Firm and How Do I Join One?

A New Model Law Firm is an SRA-regulated firm that allows experienced solicitors to work as self-employed consultants, providing compliance, insurance, and back-office infrastructure.…

March 12, 2026 Read More →
How Solicitors Can Manage Anxiety
Life as a Consultant 10 min read

How Solicitors Can Manage Anxiety

Summary Half of people working in law experienced anxiety often, very often, or all of the time in the past 12 months,…

January 27, 2026 Read More →
Why Autonomy Makes Lawyers Happier (And How Consultant Work Enables It)
Life as a Consultant 9 min read

Why Autonomy Makes Lawyers Happier (And How Consultant Work Enables It)

Summary Lack of control is one of the strongest predictors of chronic workplace stress, often more harmful than workload alone.​ Consultant solicitors…

January 27, 2026 Read More →
How to Successfully Transition from Solicitor to Consultant Solicitor
Life as a Consultant 5 min read

How to Successfully Transition from Solicitor to Consultant Solicitor

Summary Transitioning from solicitor to consultant offers autonomy, flexibility, and a higher earning potential. Hesitation is normal; solicitors fear loss of security…

October 16, 2025 Read More →
Why More Solicitors Are Redefining Their Careers
Life as a Consultant 5 min read

Why More Solicitors Are Redefining Their Careers

A recent survey by The Law Society Gazette found that 69% of lawyers had experienced mental ill health in the last year,…

October 11, 2025 Read More →
What Is a Consultant Solicitor?
Life as a Consultant 16 min read

What Is a Consultant Solicitor?

Summary A consultant solicitor is a qualified solicitor who works on a self-employed basis under the umbrella of a regulated law firm.…

October 8, 2025 Read More →
How Do Consultant Solicitors Get Paid?
Life as a Consultant 6 min read

How Do Consultant Solicitors Get Paid?

Summary Consultant solicitors at Nexa Law work independently, usually on a commission-based structure, keeping a high percentage of the fees they bill.…

October 2, 2025 Read More →
How to Start Your Own Law Firm
Life as a Consultant 8 min read

How to Start Your Own Law Firm

Summary Starting a law firm in England and Wales requires careful planning, SRA authorisation, and compliance with regulatory and insurance obligations. Solicitors…

August 18, 2025 Read More →
What’s the Difference Between a Consultant and Locum Solicitor?
Life as a Consultant 6 min read

What’s the Difference Between a Consultant and Locum Solicitor?

Summary Locum Solicitors work on a short-term basis to cover gaps within legal teams, while Consultant Solicitors operate independently, often serving multiple…

August 12, 2025 Read More →
The Benefits of Being a Consultant Solicitor: A Smarter Way to Practise Law
Life as a Consultant 4 min read

The Benefits of Being a Consultant Solicitor: A Smarter Way to Practise Law

Being a lawyer is a rewarding career but it’s no secret that the traditional law firm model can be rigid, demanding, and…

July 8, 2025 Read More →
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