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What it’s like to be a law student turned legal secretary

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We recently caught up with Myfanwy Sequeira, a law graduate who now works at Brockbanks as a legal secretary. Myfanwy kindly shared the path she took as a student, her 3 key pieces of advice for aspiring legal professionals and an insight into life as a student and secretary. What path have you taken to study law?

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The Confusion of Legal Assistant vs. Paralegal Titles

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It’s also because every law firm has a different definition of what a legal assistant is. They just keep changing the definition of a legal assistant. That was the first association NALS, which back then stood for the National Association of Legal Secretaries. Probably not. But let’s try. Times are changing.

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What is a Public Defense Paralegal?

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Modern law is extraordinarily complex. As society shifts and the need for lawyers to work faster and smarter grows, it becomes increasingly important that lawyers are able to nurture partnerships with freelance paralegals and legal assistants. A large part of this consists of conducting legal research. An Administration Officer.

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Paralegal Roles in Other Countries

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They are responsible for: Drafting documents/agreements Corresponding with clients Meeting with clients for the signing of documents Legal Research Using eDiscovery software Representing individuals in small matters Administrative duties. Duties/Responsibilities/Title. Education/Certification.

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Meet Keeva – Law student and junior paralegal

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We recently caught up with Keeva, an undergraduate law student at the University of Hertfordshire and a junior paralegal. Pursuing a career in the legal industry . Tip from a law student: “Choose your A Level subjects wisely!” Follow Keeva for more legal industry insights – LinkedIn . Browse jobs.

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Growing Your Law Practice Using Virtual Staff

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There’s a new way to practice law, and it’s quickly becoming a hot trend, particularly for solo attorneys and small legal practices. It’s known as the virtual law firm. For some, this means an Internet-based legal practice with brick-and-mortar offices throughout the U.S. How to Use Virtual Legal Staff.

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HR professional day: a day in the life of an employment law solicitor

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Daniel Rawcliffe, is an employment law solicitor based in Liverpool at Napthens LLP. We recently caught up with Daniel who kindly shared what he does on an average day, his hopes for the future of the legal industry and advice for those who’d like to work in the industry. . Why did you choose a career in the legal industry?

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