Why be a Locum?

Why be a Legal Locum?

Are you looking for a change from a permanent role - then maybe a locum position is worth considering? Locum legal roles can boost your hourly rate and enable a radically different lifestyle. Expand your CV and experience through locum roles across a range of disciplines, sectors and geographical locations.

Flexibility

Professional locums have more choice as to where and when they work. Not tied down to permanent contracts, locums enjoy more holidays and more flexibility.

Lifestyle

Professional locums have more choice as to where and when they work. Not tied down to permanent contracts, locums enjoy more holidays and more flexibility around key holiday period.

Semi-retirement and end of career

Retired Solicitors often use locum roles to boost retirement income and as a way of winding down and working less hours late in their career.

Enjoyment

Completing locum assignments is enjoyable. You get to experience different caseloads, firms and cities whilst still maintaining your professional knowledge.

NQ experience

Read more NQ’s can gain valuable experience by taking a variety of roles to prove they have experienced various sectors.

Role variety and diversity

Being a locum is valuable in adding variety and diversity to a legal career (and CV). Locums can enjoy working in different disciplines across different sectors.