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By RoxanneB 30 Nov 2021 6 min read

5 misconceptions about being a paralegal

The term “paralegal” originated in the USA. Since then, it’s been widely adopted in many countries, including the UK. It’s also widely misunderstood by the general pu...

By RoxanneB 25 Nov 2021 7 min read

How to become a paralegal with no experience

Our partners NALP, uncover how you can become a paralegal with no experience. Ever dreamed of a career in law but are worried about the time it takes and the amount it costs to train? Or are you conce...

By RoxanneB 24 Nov 2021 5 min read

An interview with a paralegal at Hogan Lovells

Introducing Samuel We recently spoke with Samuel Tahir, Samuel is a paralegal at international law firm, Hogan Lovells. He kindly shared his path to becoming a paralegal, including...

By RoxanneB 24 Nov 2021 7 min read

Solicitors and Paralegals – what’s the difference?

In this article, our partners NALP discuss the difference between solicitors and paralegals, and how paralegals are now undertaking more of the work needed at a fraction of the cost, however, there ar...

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By RoxanneB 23 Nov 2021 6 min read

Becoming a solicitor – tips and advice

Introducing Amna We recently spoke with Amna Afzal, Amna is an in-house solicitor and kindly shared valuable tips and advice learned from her journey to becoming a solicitor. &nb...

By RoxanneB 15 Nov 2021 5 min read

What salary you may expect as a paralegal

By Amanda Hamilton, Chief Executive of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) The first point to make when it comes to paralegal salaries is that they vary dramatically de...

By RoxanneB 15 Nov 2021 7 min read

What it’s like to be a law student turned legal secretary

Introducing Myfanwy We recently caught up with Myfanwy Sequeira, a law graduate who now works at Brockbanks as a legal secretary. Myfanwy kindly shared the path she took as a student, her 3 key pieces...

By RoxanneB 15 Nov 2021 7 min read

10 Tips on preparing for law school

Many students start thinking about their career choices while they are still at school. If you’re looking for admission to a law school, you better start preparing early. Getting into a law scho...

By RoxanneB 02 Nov 2021 7 min read

Interview with a future trainee solicitor at White & Case

In this article our partners The Student Lawyer interviews Natasha Parsons, a future trainee solicitor at White & Case. Natasha explains how as a non-law graduate she obtained a vacation scheme an...

By RoxanneB 01 Nov 2021 7 min read

Interview with a future trainee solicitor at Allen & Overy

In this article our partners The Student Lawyer interview Hafsah Nawaz, a future trainee solicitor at Allen & Overy. Hafsah shares her tips as a brand ambassador, why she chose her firm and her ex...

By RoxanneB 28 Oct 2021 7 min read

How to become a paralegal if you have a law degree

By Amanda Hamilton, Chief Executive of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) So, you have completed a law degree and the likelihood may have been that you were considering becoming a...

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