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By RoxanneB 18 Jul 2022 6 min read

The need to strive for an Inclusive Legal Services Sector rather than being divisive and incohesive

So many changes have affected the legal services sector over the last years that if my parents were alive both of whom were lawyers they would not recognise any of it Discussions may have been going o...

By RoxanneB 18 Jul 2022 7 min read

What Paralegals cannot and must not do when offering their services to consumers

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 paralegals are gaining Licences to Practise and opening up...

By Rumaan 13 Jul 2022 8 min read

6 Qualities you’ll need as a paralegal

A paralegal career offers exciting challenges While your tasks may seem mundane on some days others offer intrigue You ll be on the front lines of fascinating cases and get a behind-the-scenes look at...

By RoxanneB 07 Jul 2022 5 min read

How I secured a training contract at Bevan Brittan

Introducing Grace Grace Watson is a Trainee Solicitor at Bevan Brittan a top-UK law firm she kindly shared how she secured her training contract her top tips for application and what it s like to work...

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By Rumaan 04 Jul 2022 10 min read

10 Tips to writing a successful CV

Are you tired of using the same CV for every job you apply for Do you want a little spark in the way it looks First you need to understand what a CV is A CV also known as a curriculum vitae is a short...

By RoxanneB 01 Jul 2022 7 min read

The right paralegal qualifications for a career in law

There are hurdles to overcome for anyone with ambitions of becoming a lawyer not the least of which are the cost of study and tutelage requirements But if you really want a career in law there is anot...

By Rumaan 01 Jul 2022 7 min read

Do’s & don’ts for your legal CV

Tired of using the same layout on your CV Looking to freshen things up Think of your CV as the first and most important impression that you will leave with your employer If you have a strong and posit...

By Rumaan 28 Jun 2022 7 min read

The importance of eye contact in a job interview.

The saying the eyes are the window to the soul is quite popular According to the hiring experts the interviewer can tell whether you are telling the truth or lying by eye contact Therefore it is not w...

By Rumaan 27 Jun 2022 6 min read

10 tips for a successful legal job interview

This article will help you prepare for your first interview with a recruiter hiring manager or non-technical teammate This can help you if you are new to interviewing have not interviewed in a while o...

By RoxanneB 23 Jun 2022 7 min read

How I secured a training contract at Ramsdens

Introducing Eleanor Eleanor Folger is a trainee solicitor care at Ramsdens she kindly share how she secured her training contract at an award winning law firm the training contract process and tips fo...

By Rumaan 21 Jun 2022 8 min read

How to answer "tell me something about yourself!"

Simple queries can occasionally lead to embarrassing situations if they are not adequately prepared Interview question tell me about yourself for example it should be a no-brainer However this typical...