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By DebbieH 05 Jul 2019 0 min read

How to choose the right paralegal course for you

With the paralegal profession emerging as the fastest growing in the legal sector it s so important to choose the right course one that is bespoke fit for purpose and robust There are many providers who see a potential market for offering courses and it is becoming a bit of

By DebbieH 02 Jul 2019 0 min read

Why law firms test candidates: Tips on how to prepare

Many fields of work are competitive attracting far more candidates for every open position than some might believe Law firms receive large quantities of applications for every role advertised Narrowing the field by hand could be an almost insurmountable task Reading every application takes time and can result in missing

By DebbieH 01 Jul 2019 0 min read

Law graduate CV mistakes to avoid

Applying for your first law job after graduation can be daunting With the law job market being such a competitive area it s highly important to spend considerable time on a well-written and perfectly presented law CV Ensure your CV is of the highest quality and won t ruin your

By DebbieH 26 Jun 2019 0 min read

How to follow up post interview

Following up after an interview is practically a requirement in the legal industry Thank you notes or emails depending on how laid back the firm is all play a part in confirming to a recruiter that you are passionate about working at their company So if you re looking to

By DebbieH 24 Jun 2019 0 min read

Writing a cover letter for a solicitor

A cover letter could be the difference between you being invited for an interview or not so it s worth taking the time to consider what key points you want to include Whether you re an experienced solicitor or you just received your LLM you ll need to present the

By DebbieH 21 Jun 2019 0 min read

Why qualifying as a Paralegal is becoming the only career option for those wanting to enter the legal profession

If you are a school careers officer or are offering career advice at a college or university then you re probably already be aware of what is happening in the legal sector Qualifying as a solicitor or barrister is not only time consuming but also extremely costly As a result

By DebbieH 14 Jun 2019 0 min read

Why transparency is now essential in the legal services sector

In the last five years within the current legal services sector changes have been so radical that consumers are undoubtedly confused It used to be that if you had a legal problem you would automatically turn to a solicitor Paying for the services of a solicitor was not given a

By DebbieH 10 Jun 2019 0 min read

What should I be including in my law graduate CV?

It s graduate season and you re almost ready to walk out in to the world of work But how do you demonstrate the skills and experience you ve acquired to a prospective employer If you re searching for your first professional position you ll need a CV that sets

By DebbieH 03 Jun 2019 0 min read

How to develop a legal professional’s career with digital marketing

There are still many legal professionals and firms who successfully win instructions and gravitate through their career from reputation alone However the changing landscape of the legal sector is seeing more and more legal professionals harnessing digital marketing for themselves For both winning more work and more instructions but also

By DebbieH 29 May 2019 0 min read

Firm switches to four-day working week

A legal firm has become one of the first UK businesses to switch to a four-day working week in an effort to reduce staff stress levels Bosses at Portcullis Legals a Plymouth-based business which isn t regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority SRA claim staff and customers have welcomed the

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