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By DebbieH 25 Feb 2019 0 min read

Best law firms for work/life balance 2019

Legal Cheek has revealed the best law firms for work life balance in A good work life balance isn t just about avoiding long hours at work It s also about having an open mind exploring flexible workin...

By DebbieH 18 Feb 2019 0 min read

6 transferable skills to put in your paralegal CV

Applying for paralegal roles successfully will require a strong CV but if you are new to the industry you may not have a huge amount of legal experience to write about But that doesn t mean you don t...

By DebbieH 07 Feb 2019 5 min read

How to answer What can you bring to this role?

One of the questions you should always be prepared to answer at an interview is What can you bring to this role You should have an idea of your unique skill set and how the role would benefit from you...

By DebbieH 04 Feb 2019 0 min read

Transferable skills for a Legal Secretary

Are you pursuing a career as a Legal Secretary You might be worried about the standard of your CV particularly if you don t have any previous experience to contribute to this role Don t sell yourself...

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By DebbieH 28 Jan 2019 0 min read

Two things a Paralegal should never do

It is great news for both consumers and paralegals that with the opening up of legal services to consumers giving them the opportunity to attain access to justice at a reasonable cost more and more pa...

By DebbieH 21 Jan 2019 0 min read

Returning to work after maternity leave

Heading back to work from maternity leave Rejoining the workplace after a long break can leave you riddled with anxiety Going back to work after maternity leave is the start of an exciting new chapter...

By DebbieH 16 Jan 2019 0 min read

How to write a winning entry-level legal CV

The number of law graduates continues to rise with currently in the UK in the past year alone If you re applying for entry-level legal positions you do not necessarily need a law degree but you are li...

By DebbieH 15 Jan 2019 0 min read

Why didn’t I get the job?

If your confidence has been knocked after receiving a rejection letter asking for feedback can help you gain more clarity on the situation We re going to walk you through how to ask an employer for fe...

By DebbieH 15 Jan 2019 0 min read

10 signs it’s time to quit your job

How do you tell the difference between going through a bit of a rough patch at work and when it s time to call it a day and find yourself a new job There are lots of things you can do to improve your...

By DebbieH 09 Jan 2019 0 min read

How to deal with conflict in the workplace

Working in a law firm you ll likely work amongst a team of people at some stage of your career In an office environment there is always going to be conflict present With so many people with different...

By DebbieH 09 Jan 2019 0 min read

7 easy tips to achieve happiness at work

You spend a lot of your life at work especially if you work full time so it s important that you aren t unhappy in your job In particular many people who have worked in the same place for years feel l...