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By RoxanneB 26 May 2021 0 min read

What is it like working for the innocence project?

Introducing Carys We recently caught up with Carys Bishop a final year Law student at Cardiff University who is currently a Team Leader on the Cardiff University Innocence Project The Innocence Projec...

By DebbieH 11 Mar 2021 0 min read

Tips for starting a law career in 2021

Navigating the jobs market has never been easy especially for those just starting to break into their field of choice Now with the country labouring under a historic pandemic the prospect of kicking o...

By DebbieH 11 Mar 2021 0 min read

5 alternative paths for law graduates

While many law graduates hope to complete the Legal Practice Course LPC and join a firm this isn t the case for everyone The skills required to successfully complete an undergraduate law programme are...

By DebbieH 19 Nov 2020 0 min read

The UK’s best law schools

If you re in the United Kingdom and looking to get in the field of law then look no further Studying law in the UK is not only a great choice but it s also the best place to attend law schools as many...

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By DebbieH 08 Nov 2019 0 min read

Can I work in law without going to law school?

There are so many avenues of law you can work in and it s very much the case that you do not have to go law school to become a legal professional and work in law In partnership with Lawyer Monthly Sim...

By DebbieH 07 Oct 2019 0 min read

What does it take to train as a paralegal?

By Amanda Hamilton CEO National Association of Licenced Paralegals NALP Working as a paralegal is a career option that many are choosing these days rather than being a default career pathway if you ca...

By DebbieH 26 Aug 2019 0 min read

3 tips for a winning law graduate cover letter

People often underestimate the importance of a good cover letter They ll happily spend hours crafting their CV to perfection but don t show the same level of dedication to writing a high-quality cover...

By DebbieH 02 Jul 2019 0 min read

Why law firms test candidates: Tips on how to prepare

Many fields of work are competitive attracting far more candidates for every open position than some might believe Law firms receive large quantities of applications for every role advertised Narrowin...

By DebbieH 21 Jun 2019 0 min read

Why qualifying as a Paralegal is becoming the only career option for those wanting to enter the legal profession

If you are a school careers officer or are offering career advice at a college or university then you re probably already be aware of what is happening in the legal sector Qualifying as a solicitor or...

By DebbieH 09 May 2019 0 min read

ILSPA’s Next Legal Secretaries Diploma Evening Class

Our partner The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs ILSPA has released the next date for its Legal Secretaries Diploma Evening Class Read on to find out more Date Thursday th September Time pm pm D...

By DebbieH 13 Mar 2019 0 min read

5 leadership skills you need to know in the law industry

A lot goes into being a good lawyer and a good leader While these are two separate roles being a good leader can help make your job as a lawyer a little easier There are some skills that are important...

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