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By RoxanneB 13 Jan 2022 5 min read

How I became a paralegal

From disappointing A-level grades to my first role At Simply Law we recently spoke to Millie Swaby-Pritchard a paralegal who kindly shared what it has taken to become a paralegal Millie shares her pat...

By RoxanneB 22 Dec 2021 8 min read

Interview with Jalal Amin: Diversity in the legal profession

In collaboration with the Muslim Lawyers Hub We partnered with the Muslim Lawyers Hub to allow legal students and professionals the opportunity to share their experiences with diversity At Simply Law...

By RoxanneB 17 Dec 2021 3 min read

What it is like to be a family law solicitor

Introducing Natalie We recently spoke to Natalie Nero Natalie is a family-solicitor at Machins Solicitors she kindly shared the pros and cons of her position how she secured her role and the character...

By RoxanneB 16 Dec 2021 3 min read

What does it take to become a paralegal?

Introducing Bhajan We recently spoke to Bhajan S S Khalsa a paralegal who kindly shared what it takes to become a paralegal Bhajan shared key tips for aspiring paralegals his path to a paralegal posit...

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By RoxanneB 16 Dec 2021 4 min read

Alternative legal opportunities for students and aspiring solicitors

Introducing Charlotte Charlotte Killen is a recent LLM LLB Graduate and Future Trainee Solicitor at Magic Circle firm Allen Overy London As a student it can be difficult to gain formal legal work expe...

By RoxanneB 09 Dec 2021 0 min read

Interview with Marium Madha: Diversity in the legal profession

By RoxanneB 08 Dec 2021 6 min read

What qualifications do I need to become a paralegal?

If you re interested in the law but aren t ready to become a lawyer at least for now then you may be interested in becoming a paralegal You can spend your entire career as a paralegal Alternatively yo...

By RoxanneB 06 Dec 2021 6 min read

An interview with a future pupil barrister at LincoIn House Chambers

Introducing Anthony Anthony Horsfall is a future pupil barrister at Lincoln House Chambers and a compliance analyst at Linklaters Anthony kindly shared his path to the Bar how he achieved pupillage an...

By RoxanneB 03 Dec 2021 0 min read

What it’s like to complete the Legal Practice Course

Introducing Shivani We recently spoke to Shivani Sehmi Shivani is a Legal Practice Course student and future trainee solicitor She kindly shared an insight into her studies advice for others to comple...

By RoxanneB 03 Dec 2021 6 min read

What it’s like as a newly qualified solicitor at Shakespeare Martineau

Introducing Robin Robin Gronbech is a newly qualified solicitor at Shakespeare Martineau he kindly shared what it s like to transition from a trainee solicitor the benefits of working at a leading law...

By RoxanneB 01 Dec 2021 7 min read

What is a paralegal and what do they do?

There are a great many different careers in the legal sector but not everyone is familiar with them Many are now seeing the benefit in taking a route as a paralegal either as a long-term option or as...