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Why qualifying as a Paralegal is becoming the only career option for those wanting to enter the legal profession
If you are a school careers officer or are offering career advice at a college or university then you’re probably already be aware of what is happening in the legal sector.Qualifying as a solicitor or barrister is not only time consuming but also extremely...
Why transparency is now essential in the legal services sector
In the last five years, within the current legal services sector, changes have been so radical that consumers are undoubtedly confused. It used to be that if you had a legal problem, you would automatically turn to a solicitor. Paying for the services of a...
Firm switches to four-day working week
A legal firm has become one of the first UK businesses to switch to a four-day working week, in an effort to reduce staff stress levels.Bosses at Portcullis Legals, a Plymouth-based business which isn't regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority...
Factoring in stress during candidate legal interviews essential, says Clayton Legal
As part of Mental Health Month, Clayton Legal are urging hiring managers in the legal industry to consider the role anxiety plays in a candidates’ interview performance.Interview anxiety can be a major obstacle for those looking for work - particularly in...
Court closures: new 7.30am-7.30pm travel benchmark set
The government has finally published its response to reforming the court and tribunal estate. The result? Future court closures should be based on the principle that people who must attend court should not have to leave their home before 7.30am and should...
What’s on at the Artificial Intelligence in Legal Services Summit?
MP, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, the Rt Hon David Gauke, and President of The Law Society and Chair, Technology and the Law Commission, Christina Blacklaws, will open the Artificial Intelligence in Legal Services Summit, which is being held...
The future of the Paralegal sector
The legal sector has changed rapidly over the last few years. Traditional attitudes to the provision of legal services have been upended.There are several reasons for the changes, but the main one is the requirement to comply with the regulatory objectives...
The highest paying jobs in the legal industry
Simply Law Jobs has revealed the top 10 highest paying jobs in the UK law industry in 2018. The niche legal job board released the figures recently in its 2017-18 annual report, alongside data surrounding jobseekers in the industry. The report includes job...
Government introduces divorce legislation to end ‘unnecessary blame game’
Divorce laws in England and Wales will be overhauled to allow couples to split faster, and hopefully with less resentment.Justice secretary David Gauke said he had listened to calls for reform and 'firmly believe now is the right time to end this...