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By Beth Lane 13 Sep 2022 9 min read

10 tips to shine in the eyes of the recruiter

Searching for a new job can be exhausting and full of challenges Recruiters interview a lot of candidates for a single vacancy so it takes a lot to impress them and get noticed It s a real struggle to...

By Laura Cronin 30 Aug 2022 2 min read

Top budgeting tips for law students

We recently spoke to Shivani Sehmi Shivani is a Legal Practice Course student and future trainee solicitor Shivani provided us with some budgeting tips for law students looking to better manage their...

By Mathew Martins 25 Aug 2022 6 min read

Qualities of Highly Paid Lawyers

Individuals companies and businesses may find themselves in need of a knowledgeable and trustworthy legal expert's advice in a challenging perplexing or difficult circumstance A skilled lawyer could d...

By Rumaan Naeem 22 Aug 2022 6 min read

How to Negotiate a Higher Salary

It is not unexpected that many people find it difficult to request higher pay Especially once their job hunt is over and they have an offer They do not want to risk the opportunity now that they've ma...

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By Ella Richardson 16 Aug 2022 7 min read

What to do After Graduating with a Law Degree?

You do not have to become a solicitor to pursue a profession in law Other professions will value your credentials if you've earned a law degree or a graduate diploma in law Barrister Chartered legal e...

By Mathew Martins 29 Jul 2022 8 min read

Are Lawyers Underpaid?

Many people may be drawn to the legal profession in the hope of getting big salaries but the reality may be considerably different The type of job you do the type of firm or organisation you work for...

By Heather Davis 28 Jul 2022 5 min read

What is Expected of Trainee Solicitors?

What do trainee solicitors do What are their main responsibilities These are typical questions the applicants for solicitor training contract have in mind Depending on your practice group the kind of...

By Oscar Collins 26 Jul 2022 6 min read

Starting work as a virtual paralegal: what should you know?

Working as a paralegal is a great way to break into the legal industry Now that remote work has become more common you have the option of starting work as a virtual paralegal giving you more flexibili...

By Rumaan 25 Jul 2022 8 min read

The do's and don'ts during vacation schemes!

In preparation for training contract applications vacation schemes allow you to test drive different law firms It is well worth the effort to make sure you stand out and impress the law companies as t...

By RoxanneB 19 Jul 2022 6 min read

How to bag yourself work when you are a Paralegal

If you are wondering what to do next because you have been made redundant during the corona virus crisis or perhaps the time off has made you rethink your career path then how about a career in law Wo...

By RoxanneB 18 Jul 2022 5 min read

Making the case for Regulated Qualifications and Regulation for Paralegals

One of the most difficult issues to reconcile in the legal services sector is the extensive statutory regulation for solicitors barristers and chartered legal executives Each of these professions has...