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By DebbieH 11 Oct 2019 0 min read

Using social media platforms to build your career in law is essential

The legal profession may seem like an interconnected network that is solely carried by internal referrals but in reality the sector is changing Innovative networks of social media are proving useful i...

By DebbieH 16 Sep 2019 0 min read

ILSPA announces next legal secretaries diploma evening class

Our partners The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs have launched their next legal secretaries diploma evening class which you can join now See more details below ILSPA has been working with aspir...

By DebbieH 15 Aug 2019 0 min read

Legal associate job description

Also known as an associate within a law firm a legal associate is an entry-level to mid-level attorney Typically specialising in one area of the law associates develop to eventually earn partner statu...

By DebbieH 14 Aug 2019 5 min read

Legal assistant job description

In this article our partners ILSPA - The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs share the job description for the role of a legal assistant A legal assistant is a key cog in the law industry providing...

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By DebbieH 05 Aug 2019 0 min read

Life as a solicitor

Carol-Anne Baker is a Consultant Solicitor who has worked for Bridge Law Solicitors over the past two years Below she provides us an insight into her career and how she got there Tell us a bit about t...

By DebbieH 29 Jul 2019 0 min read

What is the law conversion course?

Have you completed a non-law degree but are now interested in moving in to the law There is an option for you to do this through completing a conversion course Does it matter if your first degree is a...

By DebbieH 20 May 2019 0 min read

What it’s like to work as a serious fraud lawyer

Shahid as a Director of DPP Business Tax and DPP Law Ltd is a specialist lawyer in Serious Fraud cases and over the years has acted for a number of high profile individuals in defending them against t...

By DebbieH 13 May 2019 0 min read

What is the Legal Practice Course (LPC)?

If your dream is to become an accomplished solicitor you ll need to tackle the unavoidable Legal Practice Course LPC once you ve completed university The LPC is a key element of vocational training to...

By DebbieH 12 Apr 2019 0 min read

Essential legal skills: why the written word matters

The importance of writing and drafting skills for lawyers should not be underestimated mastered correctly writing is a skill that will help you succeed in your legal career A strong written ability is...

By DebbieH 01 Apr 2019 0 min read

Partner job description

A partner is a lawyer who is promoted within a firm to partnership level This person will have ideally clocked up at least years experience and will either become equity or non-equity partners Equity...

By DebbieH 04 Mar 2019 0 min read

Essential skills for a legal associate

What skills will really shine on a legal associate s CV Legal associates are qualified solicitors employed at a firm normally working under the supervision of a partner or senior associate Usually you...

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