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paralegal

  1. jdr01

    Stuck between SQE, paralegal roles, and funding — what are my real options?

    Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some advice as I feel stuck with my career options. I graduated with a law degree and for the past two years I’ve been working as a Case Officer at a healthcare regulator. I previously applied for training contracts, but quickly realised that even if I were...
  2. legallysg

    Graduate seeking guidance

    Hello anybody who is reading this, I so wish I found this community earlier, it is so great to see everybody's inspiring journeys and motivations! For myself, I am wondering if i should join the journey as well or if it's just not right for me. My situation I am a recent LLB graduate. I did...
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    • application advice legal assistant open days paralegal sqe vacation scheme
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Discussion
  3. R

    International students studying/ have completed the SQE

    I have a law degree from the UK and was able to secure a paralegal role at a high street firm whilst on my graduate visa. My visa, however, is due to expire in a few months and my current firm cannot sponsor me nor have I been able to find another role. So I am trying to weigh my options here...
  4. V

    Career Switcher - paralegal to TC route or direct to TC?

    Hi All, I have a BSc Biomedical Science (graduated 2016) and MSc Neuroscience (graduated 2018) and currently work in Research & Development in the public sector as a Senior Contracts Associate which involves drafting, reviewing and negotiating research contracts with universities, charities...
  5. N

    words of encouragement needed

    hi all, its yet another application season and i feel so defeated by the last one that i am slowly losing hope of ever getting of tc... would love to hear some of your stories or words of encouragement! i went to a red brick uni, completed the lpc and have 3 years experience as a paralegal...
  6. rn7

    Advisory Paralegal Role Interview Questions?

    Hi all, I am about to interview with a City firm for a paralegal position in an advisory practice. I applied through a recruiter and the interview is to be conducted by a senior lawyer at the firm. Should I expect this to be structured similarly to a VS/TC interview, or is it going to be...
  7. tatianavlt

    Qualifying as a solicitor in London as an international student ?

    Hello everyone! I'm an international student, who will graduate this September from a university outside the UK. I have studied an LLB and Master's degree in law from a top University in France. I have significant experience in common law, having completing a 2 year Diploma on the topic during...
  8. E

    Firms that hire TC from paralegals

    Hi, I am a 2023 LLB graduate from RS group currently on my two years graduate visa and applying for a paralegal job, and hopefully to get a TC from paralegalling. From various online resources, I noticed that many big firms do not look for TC applicants from their paralegals at all. Whilst some...
  9. F

    Should I self fund the SQE?

    Hi all! I’m thinking about self funding the SQE at University of Law this year. Just for context: I just graduated (2023) with a 2:1 in law from an RG uni and have some prior legal work experience. Unsuccessful with TCs in second year and had some difficult family issues this year which...
  10. T

    Growing trend towards hiring Paralegals? E.g. Shoosmiths 2023…

    Hi all, Interested to hear what you think, a friend of mine and I were discussing applications recently and this topic came up. We have been noticing a growing trend among firms who seem to openly advertise vac schemes and TCs but then end up just hiring from paralegals. The friend in...
  11. S

    Sponsored Paralegal work

    Hello, I’d greatly appreciate it if anyone could let me know of any firms (law or non-law in-house) in the UK that will hire a paralegal and provide visa sponsorship. I know this is not common, but I might as well push my luck and ask. ** At one point during my LPC last year, I was extremely...
    • Sayeema_k
    • Thread
    • ask a graduate recruiter aspiring solicitors help opportunities paralegal training contract visa sponsorship
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Discussion
  12. AnFlop

    Freaking out about studying law at a non russell group uni

    Hi everyone, I’ve been lurking on these forums for a while but have only made an account today. I’ve struggled a lot in life with mental health and I have a chronic issue (diagnosed). I will graduate with a BA Law degree in July from literally one of the bottom 10 uni’s in the UK and I won’t...
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    • Future City Lawyer
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    • ask a graduate recruiter big law magic circle open days paralegal recruiter training contract vacation scheme
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: General Discussion
  14. N

    International student/Paralegal - Ask me anything

    Hi all I have quite an unusual background as I have studied law in France, did an exchange programme and decided to stay in the UK. I did the GDL and LLM in 2016/2017 and went on to get a job with a brand protection company. I then left to join my first law firm and worked as a paralegal for...
  15. lawnoob

    Hogan lovells paralegal interview help

    Hi everyone, I have a first stage paralegal zoom interview coming up next week. The HR administrator let me know that the interview with GR will of "job duties of this role and your previous experiences" and will only last 30 minutes. Does anyone know what sort of questions they might...
  16. lawnoob

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    • lawnoob
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    • ask a graduate recruiter hong kong international student paralegal training contract advice
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: General Discussion
  17. E

    how to get a Paralegal interview?

    Hi, I’m a career changer with an LLM and GDL (both distinctions). I keep being rejected before interview for Paralegal positions and was wondering if anyone had any tips or tricks as to what makes a good paralegal application or how to get your foot in the door? Thanks 🙏🏻
  18. AB

    Flex Legal Paralegal

    Hi, Does anyone have any experience with Flex Legal? How often do you receive work opportunities? Is it competitive?
  19. S

    WBD Paralegal Interview

    I have my first ever paralegal interview tomorrow with Womble Bond Dickinson and looking if anyone has some advice they'd like to share please because I am super nervous. I have done ACs for vac schemes previously, but I'd like to know if I should approach this differently in any way. Also, is...
  20. M

    Gap year before TC - Paralegal/LLM

    I’ve recently accepted a TC from a top international firm but my TC is only starting in August 2022. I’ve already completed the LPC so I now have one and a half gap year before my TC. I plan to stay in my home country Poland and work there until the end of the summer, but I am unsure what to do...

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