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Is the Goal of Becoming a Solicitor the Exclusive Focus for Paralegals?

Ward Blawg

By Amanda Hamilton, Patron of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) Paralegals play a vital role in law firms, providing essential support to solicitors and barristers. Their responsibilities may include legal research, drafting documents, client communication, and assisting with case preparation.

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Is the Goal of Becoming a Solicitor the Exclusive Focus for Paralegals?

Ward Blawg

By Amanda Hamilton, Patron of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) Paralegals play a vital role in law firms, providing essential support to solicitors and barristers. Their responsibilities may include legal research, drafting documents, client communication, and assisting with case preparation.

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Non-Binary Recognition in the Legal System – Mx Oscar Davies – S7E24

Legally Speaking

The UK’s First Non-Binary Barrister Listed as ‘Mx’ by Chambers. This week we’re super excited to be chatting with Mx Oscar Davies , a non-binary barrister and passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion. Oscar shares insights into their pro bono work and their role as a mentor at Bridge the Bar.

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What If I Don’t Want to Litigate? Law Degree Alternatives: Exploring Unconventional Career Paths

The Barrister

When most people think of a law degree, they envision a career in traditional fields such as litigation,corporate law, or criminal defense. However, a law degree offers a versatile skill set that can be applied across various industries and professions. However, only 51% were working in law firms. 2 The ABA reported 7.6%

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Slaughter and May Pilots AI Transcription Tool Designed for Legal Sector

Legal Tech Blog

The international law firm Slaughter and May will pilot the JUST: Access proprietary AI large language model, part of a suite of transcription tools. Its aim is to deliver market-leading accuracy, searchability and efficiencies around legal information to lawyers, such as those at Slaughter and May.

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​​Is There a Difference Between a Lawyer and an Attorney?

Clio

An attorney is short for attorney at lawa title that indicates the person has graduated from law school and is licensed to represent clients in court. A lawyer , on the other hand, is someone who has attended law school and can offer legal advice but may not represent clients in court. In theory, theres a difference.

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Legally On the Move: Careers, Tech & Insights from Dubai – Sahar Farooqi – E08

Legally Speaking

In this episode of Legally on the Move: Careers, Tech & Insights from Dubai, we meet Sahar Farooqi, Barrister & Transformation Officer at Harneys, as well as a highly tenured social media figure, particularly across LinkedIn, providing key legal advice and insights.