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By RoxanneB 08 Dec 2021 6 min read

What qualifications do I need to become a paralegal?

If you re interested in the law but aren t ready to become a lawyer at least for now then you may be interested in becoming a paralegal You can spend your entire career as a paralegal Alternatively you can treat being a paralegal as a step on the path

By RoxanneB 06 Dec 2021 6 min read

An interview with a future pupil barrister at LincoIn House Chambers

Introducing Anthony Anthony Horsfall is a future pupil barrister at Lincoln House Chambers and a compliance analyst at Linklaters Anthony kindly shared his path to the Bar how he achieved pupillage and his top tips for aspiring legal professionals Choosing a career at the Bar The prospect of a career

By RoxanneB 03 Dec 2021 0 min read

What it’s like to complete the Legal Practice Course

Introducing Shivani We recently spoke to Shivani Sehmi Shivani is a Legal Practice Course student and future trainee solicitor She kindly shared an insight into her studies advice for others to complete the LPC course and the steps she has taken to secure a trainee solicitor position Why did you

By RoxanneB 03 Dec 2021 6 min read

What it’s like as a newly qualified solicitor at Shakespeare Martineau

Introducing Robin Robin Gronbech is a newly qualified solicitor at Shakespeare Martineau he kindly shared what it s like to transition from a trainee solicitor the benefits of working at a leading law firm and key advice for aspiring legal professionals Can you discuss your legal journey thus far I

By RoxanneB 01 Dec 2021 7 min read

What is a paralegal and what do they do?

There are a great many different careers in the legal sector but not everyone is familiar with them Many are now seeing the benefit in taking a route as a paralegal either as a long-term option or as a path towards other roles within the law Paralegals are an essential

By RoxanneB 30 Nov 2021 0 min read

How I secured a position at global law firm, Clyde & Co

Introducing Beata We recently spoke with Beata Rebalska Beata is a risk and compliance assistant at Clyde Co She kindly shared her path to becoming a legal professional The legal industry I have wanted to become a lawyer for as long as I can remember and that s why after

By RoxanneB 30 Nov 2021 6 min read

5 misconceptions about being a paralegal

The term paralegal originated in the USA Since then it s been widely adopted in many countries including the UK It s also widely misunderstood by the general public and crucially by people considering their future careers With that in mind Nannette Kendrick Head of New Business and Marketing at

By RoxanneB 25 Nov 2021 0 min read

How to become a paralegal with no experience

Our partners NALP uncover how you can become a paralegal with no experience Ever dreamed of a career in law but are worried about the time it takes and the amount it costs to train Or are you concerned that perhaps it s too late for you just that bit

By RoxanneB 24 Nov 2021 5 min read

An interview with a paralegal at Hogan Lovells

Introducing Samuel We recently spoke with Samuel Tahir Samuel is a paralegal at international law firm Hogan Lovells He kindly shared his path to becoming a paralegal including how he secured his position at a global law firm and advice for aspiring legal professionals Why did you choose to pursue

By RoxanneB 24 Nov 2021 0 min read

Solicitors and Paralegals – what’s the difference?

In this article our partners NALP discuss the difference between solicitors and paralegals and how paralegals are now undertaking more of the work needed at a fraction of the cost however there are six key areas only to be undertaken by a solicitor With the withdrawal of legal aid for

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