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  • The Art of Concentration

    • 23 Jun 2021
    • ILSPA

    In their latest guest post for the TotallyLegal blog, the Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs provides top tips and expert advice on how to stay concentrated on your workload.

  • Building your Paralegal CV with Retail and Hospitality Experience

    • 3 Mar 2021
    • Lunaria Partners

    In their latest guest post for TotallyLegal, the experts at Lunaria Partners explain how your retail and hospitality work experience can be utilised on your Paralegal CV.

  • How the ILSPA Can Help You Succeed in 2021

    • 18 Jan 2021
    • ILSPA

    Here are some of the great ways that the ILSPA can help and support Legal Secretaries and PAs throughout 2021 and beyond.

  • Career Coaching Christmas Gift Ideas

    • 16 Dec 2020
    • Ethan Cumming

    If you have a relative who’s stuck in a career rut or a friend looking for a new job, why not treat them to a career coaching Christmas gift from Personal Career Management this holiday season?

  • How to Become a Solicitor

    • 11 Dec 2020

    Ever wondered how to become a Solicitor? You're not the only one. In this guide we explore the different ways of qualifying as a Solicitor so you can decide which is best for you.

  • 5 Mistakes You Might Be Making in Your Job Hunt

    • 10 Nov 2020
    • Lunaria Partners

    In their first guest post for our blog, specialist paralegal recruitment agency Lunaria Partners tell us all about the 5 mistakes you might be making in your job hunt.

  • How to optimise your legal CV for Covid-19 job hunting

    • 27 Oct 2020
    • TopCV

    In this guest article, the experts from TopCV offer their advice on how to optimise your legal CV for job hunting during a pandemic.

  • How to get hired during COVID-19

    • 24 Jul 2020
    • Ethan Cumming

    With the number of vacancies on site growing and confidence in the job market improving, we decided to put together this list of advice and tips for how to get hired during COVID-19.

  • Returning to work after furlough

    • 26 Jun 2020
    • Ethan Cumming

    Here’s our advice for having the smoothest and most successful return to work after furlough.

  • Getting the most out of your TotallyLegal job alerts

    • 20 Apr 2020

    There are several steps you can take to get the most out of your TotallyLegal job alerts, so if you’re not being sent enough jobs or feel that the jobs you are receiving aren’t quite right, you can help us to help you by adhering to the advice in this article.

  • Working from home tips for legal professionals

    • 20 Mar 2020
    • Ethan Cumming

    In this guide, we offer advice and tips for legal professionals currently working from home amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

  • Legal Secretary Job Interview Questions

    • 29 Jan 2020

    Got a Legal Secretary job interview coming up? In this article, we share some common Legal Secretary interview questions and answers to help you do your best.

  • NQ Solicitor Skills

    • 27 Jan 2020
    • Rosie Evans

    In this article, we share the most sought after skills required for those in NQ Solicitor Jobs. Find out what is required in newly qualified solicitor roles and how you can prepare.

  • 5 ways to optimise your legal CV for impact

    • 23 Sep 2019

    In this article, Andrew Fennell at StandOut CV offers 5 simple ways to optimise your legal CV for maximum impact.

  • Training Contracts: In-House vs. Private Practice

    • 13 Sep 2019

    Are you considering applying for an in-house training contract? In this article, we give an overview of the pros and cons of training in-house in comparison to training at a law firm.

  • CV Advice for NQ Solicitors

    • 1 Jul 2019

    Making your CV stand out as a newly qualified solicitor can be a challenge. Read this article to get some top tips on making your NQ Solicitor CV the best it can be.

  • Interview with Conveyancing Secretary Gillian Roberts

    • 26 Jun 2019
    • The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs

    Gillian Roberts recently spoke with the Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs (ILSPA) about her new role as Legal Secretary and offered some advice to graduates looking to kickstart a career in law.

  • Gemma Williams, Paralegal at Reach plc

    An interview with a Paralegal

    • 21 Jun 2019
    • Ethan Cumming

    We recently had the opportunity to speak with Gemma Williams, Paralegal at Reach plc. In this interview, Gemma shares insights from her career so far and advice for aspiring Paralegals.

  • How to write a personal statement for your Legal CV

    • 19 Mar 2019

    Follow our 3 simple tips to optimise the personal statement on your law CV and make sure yours ends up in the 'yes' pile.

  • Get a free CV review from TopCV

    • 28 Feb 2019

    A professional CV can make you 31% more likely to land an interview and 40% more likely to land a job. Get a professional CV review from TopCV today, entirely free of charge.