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How to become a paralegal if you have a law degree

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By Amanda Hamilton, Chief Executive of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP). So, you have completed a law degree and the likelihood may have been that you were considering becoming a solicitor or barrister. You should learn the differences in working as a paralegal. What has changed your mind?

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What it’s like to complete the Legal Practice Course

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I completed my undergraduate degree and the modules I selected over the 3 years were Law of Evidence, Criminology, Family Law, Penology and Gender and Law. I wanted to be as traditional as possible with my route to becoming a solicitor. What it’s like as a newly qualified solicitor at Shakespeare Martineau.

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