In this special episode we are joined by Simon Reichwald, Rohan Kingwall and Seamus Nangle – who share perspectives on the increasing use of AI in the recruitment market, considering both the recruiter (employer) and student (applicant) perspective. The guests discuss a range of topics relating to the use of AI as part of the job-seeking and hiring process.

How are employers using AI to screen applications, and why? Should students seeking jobs use AI at all – if their goal in any application is to bring out their true, unique personality? Can AI help with CVs, or cover letters, and is it making job-seeking a more (or less) “fair” process?

Simon and Rohan also give their views on how they see AI more broadly. Is it destroying skills and “learning”, or something which needs to be embraced, as it can always be used for some tasks helpfully? They also give some practical examples of how they have found it helped them to sharpen an application, and gave them ideas and insights on organisations to which they were applying.

As a final take-away, Simon talks about the tools being used by Connectr with employer organisations – in particular the idea of ensuring applicants are being clear if the relevant job opportunity is really for them. Are they being focused and intentional, and avoiding the less helpful approach of sending out a large number of very similar, less tailored applications? Simon also shares the statistics which show how people who make fewer applications, where they have reflected in advance, are far more likely to progress in the recruitment process – and have a better chance of landing the job they want!

Actions and resources for listeners:
· Read this blog on “job candidate intent” – if you are currently seeking a job, which of the 4 categories do you think you fall into? What could you do, in order to demonstrate more ‘curiosity’ and ‘intent’, to become a “Purpose Driven” job seeker?
· Check this article on using AI in job applications – what one idea could you take from the article to help you prepare for your next interview, or application?
· Check the Connectr “virtual experience” for 2 law firms (here and here) – connect and explore one of the firms. What did you learn?

In this special episode we are joined by Andrew White – who shares his learning of how to be “client-focused” from more than 20 years as a partner at a City law firm – with many years of experience spent delivering client advisory projects, and also client-facing learning programmes.

Andrew discusses what are the “perennial truths” of client service, things which have not changed, and also the “new”: what is becoming even more important for client in 2026 (and beyond), which their advisers need to understand? Practical tips and ideas on different aspects of being “client-focused” are given on a range of topics – including how one needs to think very carefully about communication styles and strategies.

The episode also covers the special importance of the “human touch” in personalising one’s service – to show one has truly listened to a client. Andrew then discusses a number of practical strategies for developing key commercial and client-facing skills, ranging from critical thinking to story-telling. As a final take-away, Andrew also offers three key areas for lawyers to keep in mind: “VAR” – the important link between client-service and one’s “Values”, managing new “AI” tools as part of client service, and the importance of “Reflection”.

Actions and resources for listeners:
· Read this blog on “the Human Touch” – is there anything you would add to Andrew’s list in the article of what are the critical elements?
· Can you be too “client-focused” as a lawyer? Read this article and consider 2 points on each side of the argument!

In this special episode we are joined by Anne Chitan and Dan Tench, Partners at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, and experts in the legal issues related to the fast-developing area of Quantum Technologies. The team discuss what “Quantum Technologies” are, and why they are becoming increasingly important to lawyers and their clients now.

In this special episode we are joined by Anne Chitan and Dan Tench, Partners at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, and experts in the legal issues related to the fast-developing area of Quantum Technologies. The team discuss what “Quantum Technologies” are, and why they are becoming increasingly important to lawyers and their clients now – especially Quantum Computing and its applications.

Anne discusses how legal issues relating to Quantum Technologies can arise different industry sectors ranging from transportation to healthcare and financial services, exploring both the legal and commercial risks.

Dan explores how practically Quantum Technologies can impact both organisations and individuals in areas ranging from data security and encryption to potential liabilities for technology service providers.

Both guests also consider which areas of legal practice bring skills and experience which can support clients in this area.

The conversation touches on the wide range of stakeholders potentially impacted – “horizon-scanning” to think about how this technology (and the legal issues surrounding it) are likely to impact governments, the public and society as a whole in the near future.

Actions and resources for listeners:
· Read this blog on Quantum Technologies – what would you consider the biggest 2 risks, and the 2 biggest opportunities, from adoption of this technology? And what are the key legal issues?
· Research and consider 3 different organisations (including both public and private sector ones) you think will need legal support on Quantum Technology issues in the next 2-3 years. What legal advice would they need, specifically?