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Join the Research Desk

Careful thinking has a place here.

We support advocate-led legal work with source-backed research, clear writing and disciplined follow-through.

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Evergreen expressions of interest No public vacancy is open right now.

Strong candidates can complete the initial assessment and register interest for a suitable future opening.

Typical pathways

Research support, built around careful work.

These are recurring pathways rather than promises of an active role. Each contribution is supervised by Herman before it reaches a client.

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Research Assistant

Support source checking, case notes and structured legal research.

Supervised support
02

Mentorship Trainee

Develop practical drafting and governance skills under supervision.

Supervised support
03

Future cohort

Register interest for a later intake when a formal opening is announced.

Supervised support

What matters here

Read closely. Write clearly. Follow the brief.

  1. 01
    Source before opinion

    Trace the statute, case or regulatory material behind a conclusion.

  2. 02
    Make the output usable

    Turn research into a short note, checklist, draft or decision route.

  3. 03
    Expect review

    Every output is checked and structured before it is shared externally.

10 minutes · 12 questions

Show us how you think.

The assessment is an indicative first screen for Research Desk expressions of interest. It is not legal advice, a hiring decision or a test of independent legal practice.