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<blockquote data-quote="Artiom" data-source="post: 177016" data-attributes="member: 34903"><p>Thank you for raising this question. Based on my experience of working in regional and international law firms for an extensive period. I would suggest that you focus on the paralegal role rather than sector-based employment, even though it may not necessarily tie in with the sector. As a paralegal, you will develop skills required to be a solicitor such as drafting, research, persuasive communication skills, litigation knowledge, and advising. These are the core skills necessary for any practice, regardless of whether you work for commercial firms or private client firms.</p><p></p><p>In my opinion, it is easier for an employer to teach you about a sector while you already have the core skills than to teach you those core skills when you lack them. I have personally worked in some areas of law that I had limited understanding of before my employment, but I had the core skills necessary to succeed in any area of law.</p><p></p><p>Therefore, if you go into commercial practice or private client practice, you still need to have core skills. I hope this helps you make an informed decision about your career path.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Artiom, post: 177016, member: 34903"] Thank you for raising this question. Based on my experience of working in regional and international law firms for an extensive period. I would suggest that you focus on the paralegal role rather than sector-based employment, even though it may not necessarily tie in with the sector. As a paralegal, you will develop skills required to be a solicitor such as drafting, research, persuasive communication skills, litigation knowledge, and advising. These are the core skills necessary for any practice, regardless of whether you work for commercial firms or private client firms. In my opinion, it is easier for an employer to teach you about a sector while you already have the core skills than to teach you those core skills when you lack them. I have personally worked in some areas of law that I had limited understanding of before my employment, but I had the core skills necessary to succeed in any area of law. Therefore, if you go into commercial practice or private client practice, you still need to have core skills. I hope this helps you make an informed decision about your career path. [/QUOTE]
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