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By RoxanneB 11 May 2022 7 min read

How I secured my training contract at Brown Turner Ross

Everyone s journey to obtaining a training contract is unique and mine was no different If at first you don t get a training contract they try try again I d applied for umpteen training contracts befo...

By Jenny Cairns 11 May 2022 3 min read

Benefits of working with a recruitment agency when searching for a law job

If you re on the hunt for your next career move have you considered working with a recruitment agency We understand that if you haven't ever used one before to apply for a job it could be unfamiliar H...

By Laura Cronin 11 May 2022 4 min read

How to manage stress working in the legal industry

The legal sector has long been fast-paced and high-pressure For some the number of deadlines to fulfill and the amount of information to remember might become overwhelming Like many professionals peop...

By RoxanneB 19 Apr 2022 4 min read

Options to consider after graduating with a law degree

The most famous former paralegal is now married to Prince Harry for the uninitiated Meghan Markle played a paralegal in the TV series Suits Marrying a Royal is not on the cards for most people graduat...

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By RoxanneB 14 Apr 2022 4 min read

5 Things I wish I knew before becoming a law student

Introduction Thomas Maxwell-Harrison is a full time BPC and LLM Student who shared things he wished he knew before becoming a law student There are tons of lawyers and non-lawyers out there who are ta...

By RoxanneB 14 Apr 2022 4 min read

5 Myths about law school from a law student

Introduction Thomas Maxwell is a full time BPC and LLM Student who shared myths he's learned about law school Starting your journey to law school can be daunting and can cost quite a bit of money too...

By RoxanneB 31 Mar 2022 4 min read

Paralegal interview techniques and tips

By Amanda Hamilton CEO of National Association of Licensed Paralegals Everyone knows that attending a job interview is a nerve-racking experience - and it doesn t get easier with age The reason for th...

By RoxanneB 29 Mar 2022 4 min read

How I became a future trainee solicitor at Ashurst

Introducing Oyinbrakemi Oyinbrakemi Ebi-Ogbomah is future Trainee Solicitor at Ashurst LLP and LPC MSc student in Law Business and Management at the University of Law Journey to a legal career I gradu...

By RoxanneB 23 Mar 2022 6 min read

How I became a real estate paralegal at Addleshaw Goddard

Introducing Nabeel Nabeel Mirza is a real estate paralegal at international law firm Addleshaw Goddard he kindly shared his path to a legal career what he gets up to on an average day and key advice f...

By RoxanneB 17 Mar 2022 7 min read

How I became a paralegal at Herbert Smith Freehills

Introducing Caitlin Caitlin Pearson is a paralegal at elite law firm Herbert Smith Freehills she kindly shared her path to a legal career what she gets up to on an average day and key advice for aspir...

By RoxanneB 16 Mar 2022 4 min read

Legal Secretary Salaries

In this article our partners ILSPA - The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs share salary insights for the role of a legal secretary Legal secretary salaries Salaries for Legal Secretaries can vary...