Aspiria Legal are now in Bristol
As of November 2025, Aspiria Legal are now officially recruiting into the legal sector in Bristol.
Salary Renegotiation Guide
We speak to lots of lawyers who aren’t necessarily looking to leave their current firms, but who want to ensure that they’re remunerated fairly in their market. However, it’s not always an easy conversation, to approach your boss and negotiate salary.
Behind the Scenes: The Bloopers Reel
We’ve been blown away by the fantastic response to our Plymouth & Exeter Autumn 2025 Salary Guide for Qualified Lawyers – thank you to everyone who’s already reached out for a copy!
“IMPOSTER SYNDROME”… words I hear all too often…
Imposter syndrome is widespread in the legal profession, affecting lawyers at all levels. If you’re questioning your abilities, you’re not alone. Learn why it happens, how to manage it, and why your skills got you where you are today.
200th five-star review on Google!
This week, Aspiria Recruit received its 200th five-star review on Google!
How to keep a job offer “on ice” while attending other interviews?!
Recently, I’ve had a number of candidates attending interviews with more than one law firm at a time, often resulting in multiple job offers.
Success Stories at Aspiria Recruit: A Journey of Support and Triumph
At Aspiria, we believe in not just finding jobs for our candidates but in sculpting success stories. Today, we are honoured to share a remarkable journey from one of our candidates, highlighting the unwavering support and commitment we offer.
The Rise in Solicitor Salaries in Exeter since 2020
Salaries within the legal market in Exeter have shot up over the past three years since the pandemic… but is this sharp rise in salaries starting to plateau?
Managing Hay Fever at Work…
We all have our own way of ‘coping’ with hay fever but here are a few tips of how to manage your hay fever in the workplace.
It’s Been A Crazy Year for Devon’s Legal Market
As we move into the new financial year, I wanted to look back at the past 12 months and reflect on the legal recruitment market here in Devon.
Long probation period… a ‘red flag’ or a sensible and competent employer?
3 months is considered average amongst the majority of the UK workforce, but for industries (like law) 6 months is considered an average amount of time.
Study-Support Clawback Agreements – are they fair?!
Two years ago, one of my candidates had to deal with a very tough study fee claw-back agreement, which almost prevented her from leaving the law firm she’d qualified at, even though she was very excited about the new role I’d secured her.
How enforceable is your restrictive covenant?
Restrictive covenants are something that can often cause worry for candidates looking to move from one law firm to another… but just how enforceable are these agreements?
Why Solicitors get paid more than Chartered Legal Executives
The question of why Solicitors are paid more than Chartered Legal Executives comes to me time and time again, when recruiting into the legal sector.
The hours people actually work at the Top 100 law firms in Exeter
I recently spoke to a Trainee Solicitor, who is currently working within the London office of an American law firm. She’s enjoying her training there but is looking to relocate to Devon in the next few months.