Employer Market Report Posted on 7. March 20235. April 2023 by Jessica Zenz-Spitzweg past meets future +++ skills +++ future +++ priorities +++ Dr. Friederike Jawad, LL.M. Attorney at law act legal Germany AC Tischendorf Rechtsanwälte Frankfurt, Germany Phone: +49 69 24 70 97 32 Send an email A question of priority: Which areas of law are particularly exciting/demanded at the moment? Dr. Friederike Jawad “The restructuring-related areas of law, labor law, M&A, insolvency law. However, we advise students/beginners not to specialize too early. Only a broad basic understanding of business law will ensure that you can later understand interrelationships and think outside the box for your clients.” Dreams of the future: How much “digital law firm” can future lawyers expect? Dr. Friederike Jawad “In short: “A lot” – lawyers have to face numerous “digital challenges”. Paperless work, digital negotiations and smart documents tools are already common. In the future, legal tech will make everyday work more flexible, but also increase efficiency, and significantly change the traditional legal profession.” Skill check: which skills are absolutely essential, how much practice is required? Dr. Friederike Jawad “A broad view pays off! Means: Use your studies and legal clerkship to look at as much as possible. This can be a stay abroad or exciting internships (preferably also in “non-legal” areas). If you have a basic commercial education in addition to legal knowledge, many doors are open to you in commercial law firms.” Everything is different: what challenges/new developments will prospective young professionals have to face in the next few years? Dr. Friederike Jawad “The trend toward using legal technology to “take care” of tasks that used to be performed by lawyers will continue in the future. More than ever, therefore, “You never stop learning” applies. However, if you have a good basic education, are willing to continuously improve your skills and are open to new technologies, you have all the skills for an exciting profession.” Source: www.audimax.de, JURA Q1 2022-Nachgefragt Arbeitsmarktreport 2022
#NEWCOMERS Posted on 21. March 202218. April 2023 by Jessica Zenz-Spitzweg Newcomers @ act legal Germany Lisa Seyfried Attorney at law act legal Germany AC Tischendorf Rechtsanwälte Frankfurt, Germany Phone: +49 69 24 70 97 49 Send an email What things can inspire your enthusiasm? Lisa Seyfried: “Above all, I like to be infected by other people’s enthusiasm. When someone talks passionately about their topics or ideas, they can be sure I’m in.” Which of your skills would you probably surprise us with? Lisa Seyfried: “I have the superpower of never forgetting any number that I have ever memorized.” What do you like most in being a lawyer? Lisa Seyfried: “I have always loved solving difficult problems. Since I didn’t want to be a mathematician, being a lawyer was the next best job to pursue this passion.” Tabitha Schulze-Bünte Attorney at law act legal Germany AC Tischendorf Rechtsanwälte Frankfurt, Germany Phone: +49 69 24 70 97 49 Send an email What would absolute happiness be for you? Tabitha Schulze-Bünte: “That would probably be to be able to start each day with a swim in the ocean.” What is your favourite movie or series? Tabitha Schulze-Bünte: “There are a few. I liked Mad man very much. More recently, I’ve really enjoyed The Staircase, a miniseries that deals with a mysterious death. It highlights the difficulties of criminal investigations and the impact they can have on those involved.” Which of your skills would you probably surprise us with? Tabitha Schulze-Bünte: “I attended a bilingual school and therefore speak French very well.” If you were to choose a different profession, what would it be? Tabitha Schulze-Bünte: “If I had chosen a different profession, I probably would have become a journalist. I’ve enjoyed writing since I was a child and teenager. What fascinates me about journalism is also one of the aspects I enjoy about being a lawyer: You’re always dealing with new stories and ultimately with the people involved. As challenging as it can be to deal with new topics all the time, it’s very exciting at the same time.” Maximilian Dieler Attorney at law act legal Germany AC Tischendorf Rechtsanwälte Frankfurt, Germany Phone: +49 69 24 70 97 33 Send an email act legal: Which of your skills would you probably surprise us with? Maximilian Dieler: “I am a native Hessian speaker, if I want to…is that surprising enough?” act legal: If you were to choose a different profession, what would it be? Maximilian Dieler: “Since I had to stop competitive sports at some point, but sports are still my passion, probably sports journalist. Sport teaches you a lot of virtues that are important for everyday life, e.g., fairness, sportsmanship, team spirit, commitment and that hard work usually pays off…and celebrating of course ;)” act legal: What drives and motivates you? Maximilian Dieler: “An environment of motivated, committed and courageous fellows.”
