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By DebbieH 08 Apr 2021 6 min read

LinkedIn for Lawyers: 5 steps to the perfect profile

Nowadays building an online personal brand is as important as a brick-and-mortar presence For instance while attending a conference you can get a few new connections by networking giving out business cards and showcasing projects But putting your full profile and portfolio on a platform for professionals can make you

By DebbieH 30 Mar 2021 0 min read

What law firms look for in a CV

Making a strong first impression can seem difficult especially for fresh graduates More often than not an employer s first impression will come from reviewing your CV In partnership with Lawyer Monthly Joanne Startup MCIPD HR Business Partner at Langleys Solicitors describes the most important elements a law firm recruiter

By DebbieH 29 Mar 2021 0 min read

Legal jargon – Plain English or utter drivel?

We recently caught up with the Institute of Legal Secretaries ILSPA to discover if legal jargon is plain English or utter drivel Here is what they said As the legal profession is one that benefits from clear communication it is surprising how the language used by lawyers can sometimes be

By DebbieH 29 Mar 2021 5 min read

Why LinkedIn is an essential tool for legal secretaries

We recently caught up with the Institute of Legal Secretaries ILSPA to discover why they think LinkedIn is an essential tool for legal secretaries Here is what they said Remote working video meetings online systems and digital appointments are now standard parts of the daily working lives of legal professionals

By DebbieH 29 Mar 2021 0 min read

Developing skills for success

We recently caught up with the Institute of Legal Secretaries ILSPA to discover how you can develop skills for success Some of these skills are not exclusive to law and you may already possess strengths in these areas If you identify a skill that you need to work on consider

By DebbieH 11 Mar 2021 0 min read

Where to find work experience in law

One of the most difficult parts of launching any career is gaining the crucial experience that will let you land that first job This is made even more difficult in a competitive field like law with all the pressures of a global health crisis to complicate things but that does

By DebbieH 11 Mar 2021 0 min read

Tips for starting a law career in 2021

Navigating the jobs market has never been easy especially for those just starting to break into their field of choice Now with the country labouring under a historic pandemic the prospect of kicking off a career seems daunting But what can aspiring legal practitioners still do to increase their chances

By DebbieH 11 Mar 2021 0 min read

5 alternative paths for law graduates

While many law graduates hope to complete the Legal Practice Course LPC and join a firm this isn t the case for everyone The skills required to successfully complete an undergraduate law programme are highly sought after If a career in law isn t what appeals to you a law

By DebbieH 18 Jan 2021 0 min read

6 tips on email etiquette for Lawyers

For lawyers etiquette is very important when it comes to communicating with their clients and prospects While it s safe to assume that most lawyers use email to communicate either personally or for law firm business there are still certain aspects of email etiquette that they often overlook First and

By DebbieH 18 Jan 2021 7 min read

10 out of the box questions to ask a law firm interviewer

Any candidate going for an interview has to have a level of preparedness in them to be successful Being able to answer questions confidently and accurate is the secret code to cracking any interview However you can go one step better to catch your interviewer s attention with the kind

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LinkedIn for Lawyers: 5 steps to the perfect profile

What law firms look for in a CV

Legal jargon – Plain English or utter drivel?

Why LinkedIn is an essential tool for legal secretaries

Developing skills for success

Where to find work experience in law

Tips for starting a law career in 2021

5 alternative paths for law graduates

6 tips on email etiquette for Lawyers

10 out of the box questions to ask a law firm interviewer