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By DebbieH 06 Sep 2017 6 min read

How to apply for newly qualified solicitor jobs

How to find newly qualified solicitor jobs When an individual has completed a training contract they will be entered onto the roll of solicitors They can then apply for a practising certificate and jo...

By DebbieH 01 Sep 2017 2 min read

Paralegal job description

A paralegal is a person who performs substantive legal work but is not qualified as a solicitor chartered legal executive or barrister Paralegals play a central role in many legal firms and are increa...

By DebbieH 18 Aug 2017 0 min read

Ten ways to improve your law CV

A stunning CV could be your ticket to an interview and your dream solicitor barrister or paralegal job All the advice from job-hunting experts says spend plenty of time getting your resume right Don t...

By DebbieH 17 Aug 2017 0 min read

Becoming a legal secretary (including interview with ILSPA senior exec)

Legal secretaries perform essential support duties for barristers solicitors and chartered legal executives In this article we ll cover how to become a legal secretary what qualifications you ll need...

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By DebbieH 07 Aug 2017 0 min read

Employment lawyer job description

Employment law covers all legal matters related to employees in the workplace Employment lawyers are involved in ensuring that the right procedures are used for hiring managing employee relations hand...

By DebbieH 20 Jul 2017 0 min read

Barristers’ clerk job description

Barristers clerks provide essential support for barristers and are responsible for the smooth running of administration and business in a set of chambers Although a degree isn t usually necessary to b...

By DebbieH 20 Jun 2017 0 min read

Solicitor job description

It is the role of a solicitor to provide clients with legal advice and act on their behalf if necessary Solicitors work in many different areas such as local and central government commerce charities...

By DebbieH 18 May 2017 0 min read

Legal cashier job description

A legal cashier handles the finances of a solicitor s practice or law firm The term legal cashier is in common use in England and Wales however terms such as legal accountant financial controller or l...

By DebbieH 22 Apr 2017 0 min read

Understanding legal terms

There is no easy route to becoming a lawyer but the path to entering the legal profession can be made easier by understanding some of the terms used by educators and recruiters Translating legal jargo...

By DebbieH 10 Apr 2017 0 min read

Personal injury lawyer job description

A personal injury lawyer is hired to represent a person who has been injured physically or psychologically as a result of an accident caused by a third party Personal injury falls under Tort Law Due t...

By DebbieH 12 Feb 2017 0 min read

Law conversion courses: A guide to the GDL

You don t need a degree in law to become a lawyer Studying law at undergraduate level can be a great foundation for your career however law conversion courses such as the Graduate Diploma in Law GDL a...