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By RoxanneB 30 Nov 2021 0 min read

How I secured a position at global law firm, Clyde & Co

Introducing Beata We recently spoke with Beata Rebalska Beata is a risk and compliance assistant at Clyde Co She kindly shared her path to becoming a legal professional The legal industry I have wante...

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 public and crucially by people considering...

By RoxanneB 25 Nov 2021 0 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 concerne...

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 how he secured his posi...

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By RoxanneB 24 Nov 2021 0 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 are si...

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 Why did you choose a career...

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 depending on where...

By RoxanneB 15 Nov 2021 0 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 key pieces of a...

By RoxanneB 15 Nov 2021 0 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 school can be...

By RoxanneB 02 Nov 2021 0 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 and a trai...

By RoxanneB 01 Nov 2021 0 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 extra-curri...