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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 to...
My journey to the Bar: from Germany to England
Introducing Junior In this article, Junior Klutse, a Commercial Paralegal at magic circle firm, Freshfields and part-time BPC LL.M. student at The University of Law, describes his journey in his pursuit to become a barrister. He also shares his top tips that have...
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...
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...
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...
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...