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    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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    Macfarlanes Paralegal Application

    So this might sound really dumb but basically I am trying to apply for the Banking and Finance Paralegal position that Macfarlanes is advertising on their website but I cannot see anywhere to actually apply for the role i.e. there is no 'Apply' tab or some email address... so was just wondering...
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    help! Paralegal - can i take time off for vac schemes / assessment days?!?

    Hi all, i was wondering if anyone can give me some (relatively urgent) advice.!! I have been offered an interview for a paralegal position (11 month contract). I am worried because if i apply for VSs ( winter and spring) or have assessment days, i am not sure if i would be allowed to take...
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    Writing Tip 5: Cover Letter Etiquette

    Cover letters can be the bane of your existence or a blessing sent from heaven, depending on your perspective. It is a blank canvas upon which you can dictate how much you share and what you share with the employer which in many ways is brilliant. In others, such as considering how to structure...
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    What are the disadvantages of self-funding the LPC?

    Hey :) I am looking to start my LPC (LLM) this September hopefully! And I just wanted some advice on whether there are any disadvantages to this? Apart from having to pay for it lol I have applied to a few VS and been able to get through to video interviews/ ACs but unfortunately have not...
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    Paralegal position in London

    Hi, I am graduating from my Law undergraduate degree this year and I am hoping to secure a full-time paralegal position for a year at a City firm. Could anyone please share their experience of what that is like? I am particularly interested in what the workload and working hours are like, and...
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    Flex Legal

    Hey everyone! I applied to Flex Legal and have an interview coming next week (Wednesday). Does anyone have advice for the interview (what to prepare etc.)? Any info on Flex such as sponsor firms, length of contracts etc would be useful as well! Thanks :)

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