Early Summer 2021 market update – COVID keeping Japan closed

It’s now June 2021 and, thankfully, the legal market continues to trend upwards here in Tokyo.  We are seeing more law firms resume or increase hiring, as well as a steadily increasing …

Keeping yourself busy and preparing for a better market

The legal recruiting market in Japan is nearly at a standstill and opportunities are scarce. It is not a great time to be looking for a job. If you are lucky enough to be employed and have a …

Mental wellbeing while working from home

In order to adapt to these highly unusual circumstances that much of the world is currently facing, many companies and law firms have implemented business continuity plans. As the weeks and …

The current state of Japan’s legal job market

Japan’s economy, like much of the world, has taken a massive hit in the past weeks with the COVID-19 outbreak and the ensuing recession – and it feels like things are only just beginning. …

Early virus observations

Coronavirus panic has officially hit Japan and, as feared, we are already seeing an impact on the job market.  Is this the beginning of the recession that many have been anticipating? …

Let’s talk about money

Hi Justy,

I am now interviewing with several companies. One of my priorities for this move is compensation. I am really hoping for a raise, and if I do not receive an offer that meets my …