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By DebbieH 29 Mar 2021 0 min read

Legal jargon – Plain English or utter drivel?

We recently caught up with the Institute of Legal Secretaries ILSPA to discover if legal jargon is plain English or utter drivel Here is what they said As the legal profession is one that benefits fro...

By DebbieH 29 Mar 2021 5 min read

Why LinkedIn is an essential tool for legal secretaries

We recently caught up with the Institute of Legal Secretaries ILSPA to discover why they think LinkedIn is an essential tool for legal secretaries Here is what they said Remote working video meetings...

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 11 Mar 2021 0 min read

Where to find work experience in law

One of the most difficult parts of launching any career is gaining the crucial experience that will let you land that first job This is made even more difficult in a competitive field like law with al...

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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 18 Jan 2021 0 min read

6 tips on email etiquette for Lawyers

For lawyers etiquette is very important when it comes to communicating with their clients and prospects While it s safe to assume that most lawyers use email to communicate either personally or for la...

By DebbieH 18 Jan 2021 7 min read

10 out of the box questions to ask a law firm interviewer

Any candidate going for an interview has to have a level of preparedness in them to be successful Being able to answer questions confidently and accurate is the secret code to cracking any interview H...

By DebbieH 31 Dec 2020 0 min read

How to make money during law school

Going to law school can be both academically demanding and expensive in both time and money especially if you re going through it and paying your way alone It s not a bad idea when you re in such a si...

By DebbieH 31 Dec 2020 0 min read

How to effectively recruit recent graduates

There is no denying the fact that working with recent graduates can be taxing especially in the legal sector Law firms can rarely afford to bring recent graduates on board without worry for the gradua...

By DebbieH 01 Dec 2020 0 min read

Journaling for your mental health

We recently caught up with Christine Steel from My Mind Health to discover why journaling is great for your mental health This is what she said What s the link between journaling and mental health Jou...