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By DebbieH 29 Apr 2020 5 min read

How to conduct legal research

Today we re joined by our partner The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs to discuss how you can perform legal research as a secretary and the approach taken by some lawyers for this common legal t...

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 08 Apr 2020 0 min read

CV refresher: why you should upload yours now

Being stuck at home forces you to reflect on the life you currently have and the life you want to have post pandemic This might include your career in law While there has been a reduction in job posti...

By DebbieH 07 Apr 2020 0 min read

How lawyers have transitioned to working from home amid coronavirus

Today we re joined by Andrea and Dhani who are both Solicitors working at Spencer Shaw Solicitors to see how they have adjusted to working from home full-time amid the coronavirus outbreak Dhani Uppal...

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By DebbieH 30 Mar 2020 0 min read

Who are the key workers in the legal industry?

The government has acknowledged that it is vital to keep the justice system running throughout Covid- Below we take a look at those who have been labelled key workers who will be essential to running...

By DebbieH 23 Mar 2020 0 min read

Working from home with your children

Today will be the first day that thousands of children within the UK are stuck at home while parents may also be working from home As a result of the coronavirus outbreak schools have been asked to sh...

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 12 Mar 2020 0 min read

Three things to consider when your legal career hits a wall

Navigating a hard-earned and prestigious legal career is rewarding for ambitious high achieving individuals However as you rise in seniority the optimism may start to wear off It also becomes obvious...

By DebbieH 24 Feb 2020 0 min read

Applying for a job in law? Here’s how to stand out

When it comes to standing out from the crowd it is important to know exactly how to brand yourself and your core professional offering writes Karen Dunbar of The CV Interview Advisors In today s legal...

By DebbieH 12 Feb 2020 0 min read

Salary report for the legal industry

Want to know how much you could make working in the the legal industry Or what the average salary is for each profession There are a wide range of jobs in law and pay varies significantly based on job...

By DebbieH 10 Feb 2020 0 min read

Occupational gender differences in the legal industry

In January we released our - annual report which brought about some interesting findings about professionals in the legal industry The report included insights relevant to the legal industry for examp...