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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. Search the latest Legal Secretary jobs.

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Surviving and thriving: tips for young lawyers

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The road to becoming a lawyer certainly isn’t a short one. However, the post-pandemic world certainly hasn’t been easy for professionals in any field, including law. So, if you’ve just entered into the world of law and are looking for some tips to help you survive and thrive, we’ve got your back! You’ve made it. .

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Paralegal Roles in Other Countries

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Paralegals – Depending on the role, and their jurisdiction (as I mentioned before) a paralegal can represent someone in court, draft complex legal documents (under the supervision of a lawyer) perform research, and many other substantial tasks. One website in France calls a Law Clerk a, “Second-in-Command Lawyer.”

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Day in the life of a legal assistant

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Search the latest Legal Secretary jobs. 9 Things you need to know before choosing a law school. by RoxanneB | Feb 7, 2022 | Careers Advice , Graduates , Uncategorised In this Simply Law article, our partner's Lawyer Monthly discusses the 9 things you need to know before choosing a law school.

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Four Reasons Why High EQ Is Good For Your Law Practice

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74% of potential clients use an online search to find a lawyer. 25% are using YouTube to research their legal issues before they reach you. While people are putting technology to good use, they still want the same thing from a lawyer: your legal expertise and your reassurances. Think like a lawyer. Be EQ Strong.

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Why Writing Skills are Necessary for Paralegals

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Paralegals and paralegal students often have difficulty developing their writing skills to the level expected in the legal industry. Legal professionals rely heavily on both verbal and written communication, so writing skills are essential for both lawyers, paralegals, and legal secretaries.

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Path To Well-Being In Law: Episode 19 – Matt Thiese

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In terms of being the original co-chair on the national task force on lawyer well-being, Bree has just invested countless hours to give back to the profession through this work and Bree, we’re just so fortunate to have you and to continue to have your leadership of this movement. And I know a bunch of lawyers. BREE: Sure.

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