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By RoxanneB 16 Jun 2021 0 min read

What is the Solicitors Qualifying Exam?

The Solicitors Qualifying Examination SQE which will come into force in September is the new assessment that all individuals must qualify as solicitors in England and Wales The SQE has been proposed i...

By RoxanneB 16 Jun 2021 0 min read

An insight into the career of an immigration solicitor

Introducing Faysal We recently caught up with Faysal Yaqoob an immigration solicitor at Fountain Solicitors busy Manchester office Fountain Solicitors are a national firm of solicitors with offices in...

By DebbieH 01 Jun 2021 6 min read

Working as an Associate Solicitor in Private Client Law

In this special day in the life piece Natalie Payne shares her experience working as an Associate Solicitor in Private Client Law How did you get into this career Natalie works at Mackrell Turner Garr...

By RoxanneB 24 May 2021 0 min read

5 Top legal podcasts in the UK you should be listening to

Podcasts are growing in popularity and becoming one of the most widespread forms of gathering information finding entertainment and learning about your interests People of all ages listen to podcasts...

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By DebbieH 29 Mar 2021 0 min read

Developing skills for success

We recently caught up with the Institute of Legal Secretaries ILSPA to discover how you can develop skills for success Some of these skills are not exclusive to law and you may already possess strengt...

By DebbieH 05 Nov 2020 7 min read

The step by step guide on how to become a Solicitor in 2021

Thinking of becoming a solicitor The job can be a rewarding role that regularly challenges your intellect and provides plenty of exciting opportunities As a solicitor you will play a big part in life...

By DebbieH 20 Apr 2020 0 min read

Why should you undertake paralegal training and how far should you go?

We re joined again by Amanda Hamilton Chief Executive of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals NALP Today Amanda provides some useful advice on paralegal training and how far you might wish...

By DebbieH 19 Mar 2020 0 min read

7 things you can do to forget about coronavirus

Where s all the good news gone Does your news feed have anything other than coronavirus on it How can we transport our minds away from the pandemic and focus on how to make ourselves smile in the mean...

By DebbieH 20 Jan 2020 0 min read

Why train to be a paralegal if paralegals do not need to be qualified?

Paralegals are not statutorily regulated like solicitors and barristers are so why do they need to be trained and qualified Surely anyone can describe themselves as a paralegal and there is nothing wr...

By DebbieH 13 Nov 2019 0 min read

The first step towards paralegal qualification and training

You may have thought perhaps even from a very early age that working in the legal services sector is something you would like to do Perhaps you knew someone who worked as a paralegal and found the job...

By DebbieH 18 Oct 2019 0 min read

Acing the training contract covering letter

You ve sent your CV and covering letter off to what feels like hundreds of firms but still you haven t secured an interview You are close to giving up There is only so much rejection you can take Your...

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