By Amanda Hamilton, Patron, National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) Paralegals rarely feature as the stars of our TV shows and our movies, but in real life their roles are often key to the successful delivery of legal services. The paralegal sector includes highly skilled legal professionals working with solicitors,
Though completing your law degree feels like a challenge, the exciting question is, where do you take your legal career? Two prominent paths are the bustling world of corporate law firms and the more strategic realm of in-house legal teams. Choosing between these options isn’t a simple binary decision. Both
At Five Fantastic Lawyers, we are pleased to introduce our newest guide, “How to Become an Employment Lawyer.” This comprehensive resource provides an in-depth look at the path to becoming an employment solicitor in the UK, from educational requirements to practical experience and career prospects. The guide covers everything from
The job market for newly qualified lawyers is continually expanding, with numerous opportunities in a range of fields. Both current law students and those looking to graduate in the near future are greeted with the prospect of joining new and exciting areas of law, and with this expansion into new
In this piece, we’ll examine how some of the world’s wealthiest attorneys amassed their fortunes. We’ll also provide some thoughts on some of the most frequently asked lawyer salary questions that budding law students, law graduates and trainee solicitors, pupil barristers going through pupillage and attorney interns might be wanting
By Amanda Hamilton, Patron of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) Every paralegal should be aware of Holding Out, and no paralegal should ever do it. Holding Out is when the impression is given—either by inference or by omission—that a paralegal is anything other than a paralegal. Not all
Do you aspire to have a career at the Bar? If so, have you done any free legal advice pro bono work? All prospective barristers should dedicate time to pro bono work: professional legal work that is voluntary and helps those in need of legal assistance – often in your
The winner of the 2023 series of The Apprentice on BBC has been revealed as Marnie Swindells, who graduated from BPP University Law School in 2018 following the successful completion of its Barrister Training Course. The 28 year old businesswoman, who impressed Lord Sugar and his team with her plans to set
In-house solicitor jobs were formerly considered to be mainly for those who wanted an alternative legal career path outwith the more common role of a lawyer within a law firm. Now, in-house lawyer jobs are becoming much more popular. Here are five reasons why young lawyers may want to consider
How can a law degree can lead to a bright future in any industry? This post explains the importance of staying positive. And see also our guide to some of the top legal recruitment agencies in addition to the information below:- Since the financial crisis of 2008 there hasn’t been
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