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By RoxanneB 05 Jun 2022 7 min read

Legal career - work-life balance tips

Considerably in the best of circumstances striking a healthy work and life balance is challenging but it becomes even more intimidating and vital during periods of economic stagnation and uncertainty Because of the Great Recession and the resulting cuts and layoffs many people work longer hours and are more complex

By RoxanneB 05 Jun 2022 7 min read

10 steps to a successful legal CV

The most challenging step of finding a new job is creating a successful CV that is professional and according to the recent CV writing trends Most companies will glance over your CV for a few seconds before placing it in their 'interested' pile or dismissing it entirely It is harsh

By RoxanneB 24 May 2022 6 min read

How to answer, “What is your greatest strength?”

You have to be smart and on top of your game when you're about to answer interview questions It's a tricky place to be where the question you have been asked is supposed to be answered in a precise and confident way Something that appeals to the interviewers and stays

By RoxanneB 19 May 2022 6 min read

How I secured a training contract at EG Group

Introducing Bianca Trainee Solicitor at EG group My name is Bianca Ali and I am a Trainee Solicitor currently training in-house at EG Group a leading independent convenience retailer I am due to qualify on May Throughout my training contract I have gained experience across a broad spectrum of legal

By RoxanneB 16 May 2022 5 min read

Top five transferable skills you’ll learn during your paralegal career

Unlike other routes into the legal sector paralegal work involves a lot more freedom and variety of experience allowing you to focus on the skills areas and clients that you want So what kind of personal development can you hope to achieve as you work towards becoming and indeed whilst

By RoxanneB 13 May 2022 7 min read

5 Ways to Improve your wellbeing outside of work

If there were ever a time to change the age-old proverb All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy it would be now The proverb not only needs to sound politically correct but it should focus on the ill effects of long working hours and multiple jobs So

By RoxanneB 11 May 2022 7 min read

How I secured my training contract at Brown Turner Ross

Everyone s journey to obtaining a training contract is unique and mine was no different If at first you don t get a training contract they try try again I d applied for umpteen training contracts before I secured my position at Brown Turner Ross About me Prior to working

By Jenny Cairns 11 May 2022 3 min read

Benefits of working with a recruitment agency when searching for a law job

If you re on the hunt for your next career move have you considered working with a recruitment agency We understand that if you haven't ever used one before to apply for a job it could be unfamiliar However we think recruitment agencies are a great way to bag yourself

By Laura Cronin 11 May 2022 4 min read

How to manage stress working in the legal industry

The legal sector has long been fast-paced and high-pressure For some the number of deadlines to fulfill and the amount of information to remember might become overwhelming Like many professionals people in the legal sector have had to adjust to the new normal' created by the COVID- pandemic adding to

By RoxanneB 19 Apr 2022 4 min read

Options to consider after graduating with a law degree

The most famous former paralegal is now married to Prince Harry for the uninitiated Meghan Markle played a paralegal in the TV series Suits Marrying a Royal is not on the cards for most people graduating with a law degree but becoming a paralegal is an option worth considering Here

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