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By RoxanneB 28 Oct 2021 7 min read

An interview with a teacher turned legal secretary

Kimberley Evans was working as a teacher when she decided to take the plunge and go for a career in law. An encounter with a family law Solicitor prompted Kimberley to study ILSPA’s Le...

By RoxanneB 26 Oct 2021 6 min read

What does legal tech mean for the legal profession?

In this article, our partners ILSPA (The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PA’s) will consider some of the latest IT innovations affecting the profession. Law firms and government...

By RoxanneB 26 Oct 2021 6 min read

3 Key tips from a law student you need to know

Thomas Maxwell-Harrison is a BPC (Bar Professional Course) and LLM (Master of Law’s) law student with The University of Law, we asked what 3 key pieces of advice he’d share with...

By RoxanneB 19 Oct 2021 7 min read

5 key tips you need to be a standout legal candidate

The job searching journey can be tough, we want to make it as easy as possible for you, so here at Simply Law we’ve uncovered 5 key tips that can help you stand out in an interview, learn more about a...

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By RoxanneB 13 Oct 2021 7 min read

3 Skills legal recruiters are looking for

Recruiters look for a range of skills and characteristics, here are 3 of the top skills legal recruiters look for that will put you on the path to a successful law career: 1) Commercial awarene...

By RoxanneB 12 Oct 2021 7 min read

Meet Keeva – Law student and junior paralegal

Introducing Keeva Wilson We recently caught up with Keeva, an undergraduate law student at the University of Hertfordshire and a junior paralegal. Pursuing a career in the legal industry Keeva...

By RoxanneB 11 Oct 2021 7 min read

How have paralegals faired during the pandemic

Our partners NALP, the longest running professional membership body for paralegals in England, have gained an insight into the lives of their members and how they have been affected by the pandemic an...

By RoxanneB 13 Sep 2021 6 min read

ILSPA’s Legal Secretaries Diploma Live online classes

Our partner’s The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs are delighted to be offering live online classes, which start on Wednesday 26 January 2022. Online classes have become a very p...

By RoxanneB 24 Aug 2021 7 min read

Can a lawyer specialise in more than one area of law?

Most lawyers, especially those who have been practicing law for some time, tend to be naturally drawn to one particular type of law over another. And for many, such a preference has been det...

By RoxanneB 05 Aug 2021 7 min read

How is family law changing in the ‘New Normal’?

The ‘New Normal’ is a phrase we have heard a lot over the last 12 months, usually in regard to how we do our shopping, take our children to school or travel to work. It has also...

By RoxanneB 15 Jul 2021 7 min read

The Student Lawyer mentorship scheme

Our partners, The Student Lawyer are currently running the third round of their mentorship scheme, where they aim to match aspiring lawyers from underrepresented backgrounds with mentors in the legal...

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We've recently revamped our candidate profiles so job seekers can better show case thier talent, including professional credentials, formal qualifications and awards, as well as soft skills, hobbies and personal projects.

Recruiters regularly search our candidate profiles to discover top talent and impressive candidates are contacted directly with career oprtunities.