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INDEPENDENT CAREER & MARKET INTELLIGENCE FOR LAWYERS
Understand the market. 
Make better informed career decisions
The Rackle is an independent careers and market intelligence resource for lawyers - not a recruitment firm.
We provide objective market insight, practical resources and expert advice to help lawyers understand their options and make informed career decisions

Market Intelligence

Independent analysis of the legal recruitment market including our Legal Hiring Index

Career resources

Practical information to help you navigate opportunities and career decisions

Independent Advice

One-to-one guidabce informed by experience and market insight.

LEGAL HIRING INDEX

A monthly indicator of hiring across the London private practice market.

The index tracks active roles at 80 leading international, US and City/Regional firms, capturing 80%+ of publicly advertised private practice roles in London.

Not every role in the market is advertsised, but by measuring a consistent sample over time, the index provides a good indicator of change in hiring demand. 

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LATEST INDEX (SEP 2026)

99

6%

vs previous month

Market Activity

Stable

Active Roles

308

vs previous month

299

New Roles

88

vs previous month

88

Index (2025 average = 100)

OPPORTUNITY TRACKER
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Search current opportunities in one place

Explore roles that are being advertised at the firms covered by the Index.  Search by practice area, type of firm and level.  View opportunities and click through to find out more on the firms website. 

KNOWLEDGE BANK
Explore the Knowledge Bank

Independent information and practical resources to help you understand the legal market and manage your career.

Practice Area Insights

Build a broader understanding of your practice area market, whether you are considering your next move, comparing firms or simply want to understand where opportunities may exist.

Inhouse Market Inights

Explore the organisations where in-house opportunities within Financial Services, Commerce & Industry and Government & Not for Profit sectors. Understand the typical and sought after skills.

Planning your Search

Make informed decisions before you start. Explore the different ways to approach the market, how to choose and work with recruiters, and questions to ask to ensure you get the right support.

Applications & Interviews

Practical guidance to help you assess opportunities and navigate the selection process. From preparing your CV and evaluating potential roles to approaching interviews with confidence.

CAREER ADVISORY

Expert guidance for key career decisions

One-to-one consultancy for experienced qualified lawyers who have established themselves in practice and are considering the next stage of their career.

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PODCAST
The Rackle Backdrop
Honest conversations about law, careers and change

A podcast exploring the decisions, pressure and turning points that shape careers after qualification.

Current Episode:

Navigating the Partnership Path

In this episode Ed O'Brien is joined by legal career coach and former lawyer Paula McMullan to discuss how to assess your partnership prospects, navigate uncertainty, and make strategic career decisions with confidence.

Market intelligence built from:

80

Firms tracked monthly

80%+

Of advertised law firm roles captured

6,000+

Historical legal roles analysed

30+

Practice areas monitored

350+

Law firms in the Knowledge Bank

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