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By RoxanneB 18 Jul 2022 6 min read

The need to strive for an Inclusive Legal Services Sector rather than being divisive and incohesive

So many changes have affected the legal services sector over the last 30 years, that if my parents were alive (both of whom were lawyers), they would not recognise any of it! Discussions ma...

By RoxanneB 18 Jul 2022 7 min read

What Paralegals cannot and must not do when offering their services to consumers

With the opening up of legal services to consumers, giving them the opportunity to attain access to justice at a reasonable cost, more and more paralegals are gaining Licences to Practise and opening...

By Rumaan 13 Jul 2022 8 min read

6 Qualities you’ll need as a paralegal

A paralegal career offers exciting challenges. While your tasks may seem mundane on some days, others offer intrigue. You’ll be on the front lines of fascinating cases and get a behind-the-scene...

By RoxanneB 07 Jul 2022 5 min read

How I secured a training contract at Bevan Brittan

Introducing Grace Grace Watson is a Trainee Solicitor at Bevan Brittan a top-UK 100 law firm, she kindly shared how she secured her training contract, her top tips for application and what it...

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By Rumaan 04 Jul 2022 10 min read

10 Tips to writing a successful CV

Are you tired of using the same CV for every job you apply for? Do you want a little spark in the way it looks? First, you need to understand what a CV is. A CV, also known as a curriculum vitae, is a...

By RoxanneB 01 Jul 2022 7 min read

The right paralegal qualifications for a career in law

There are hurdles to overcome for anyone with ambitions of becoming a lawyer, not the least of which are the cost of study and tutelage requirements. But if you really want a career in law, there is a...

By Rumaan 01 Jul 2022 7 min read

Do’s & don’ts for your legal CV

Tired of using the same layout on your CV? Looking to freshen things up? Think of your CV as the first and most important impression that you will leave with your employer. If you have a strong and po...

By Rumaan 28 Jun 2022 7 min read

The importance of eye contact in a job interview.

The saying "the eyes are the window to the soul" is quite popular. According to the hiring experts, the interviewer can tell whether you are telling the truth or lying by eye contact. Theref...

By Rumaan 27 Jun 2022 6 min read

10 tips for a successful legal job interview

This article will help you prepare for your first interview with a recruiter, hiring manager, or non-technical teammate. This can help you if you are new to interviewing, have not interviewed in a whi...

By RoxanneB 23 Jun 2022 7 min read

How I secured a training contract at Ramsdens

Introducing Eleanor Eleanor Folger is a trainee solicitor (care) at Ramsdens, she kindly share how she secured her training contract at an award winning law firm, the training contract proces...

By Rumaan 21 Jun 2022 8 min read

How to answer "tell me something about yourself!"

Simple queries can occasionally lead to embarrassing situations if they are not adequately prepared. Interview question tell me about yourself; for example, it should be a no-brainer. However, this ty...

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