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Top CV Tips for Newly Qualified Solicitors: How to Stand Out in the Legal Job Market
- 22 May 2024
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.
Networking for Junior Lawyers: the Importance of Business Development
- 4 Dec 2023
Learn the art of measurable success in private practice - join the discussion of why business development is so important for junior lawyers?
Which Legal Practice Areas have the Highest Average Earning Potential?
- 26 Oct 2023
Which Legal Practice Areas have the Highest Average Earning Potential? We've detailed the salaries of the top sectors for NQ law graduates to consider.
Alternative Law Jobs for Graduates
- 24 Aug 2023
There are several rewarding career options within law, both in-house and in practice, suited to graduates who do not wish to immediately qualify as a lawyer. This is our comprehensive guide on alternative law jobs for graduates.
CV Tips for Training Contract Applications
- 24 Aug 2023
Find out how to create a CV that will increase your chances of success when applying for legal training contracts.
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How to Prepare for an NQ Lawyer Interview
- 9 Aug 2023
How to prepare for an NQ Lawyer interview - we've included the latest tips for securing a newly qualified lawyer job, whether you're seeking in-house work, or a NQ lawyer job further afield.
How to Gain Legal Work Experience
- 4 Mar 2022
Gaining legal work experience is crucial if you want a career in law. Here, you can find out about the different work experience opportunities for prospective legal professionals.
7 of the Most Common Law Training Contract Interview Questions – and How to Answer Them
- 22 Feb 2022
Training contract interviews can be daunting, but there's no reason to feel anxious if you prepare adequately. In this article we share some common interview questions and how to tackle them.
Building your Paralegal CV with Retail and Hospitality Experience
- 3 Mar 2021
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 to Become a Paralegal
- 25 Feb 2021
With many routes to choose from and no specific entry requirements to become a Paralegal in the UK, it can be hard to know which is the right first step to take. In this article you will learn how to become a Paralegal in the right way for you.
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.
14 Things for Law Students and Graduates to do During Lockdown
- 1 May 2020
In this article we offer our recommendations of 14 productive things for law students and graduates to do during lockdown.
The Paralegal Profession in 2020
- 20 Apr 2020
In this long read article, we analyse Paralegal responses to our 2019 salary survey and explore the growing number of individuals carving out long-term fee earning careers in the Paralegal profession.
NQ Solicitor Skills
- 27 Jan 2020
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.
Opportunities presented to the legal profession by Paralegals
- 23 Jan 2020
Amanda Hamilton, CEO of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals, talks through the opportunities presented to the legal profession by Paralegals.
Law Student FAQs
- 19 Dec 2019
In autumn and winter 2019, the TotallyLegal team attended several university law fairs. In this article, we answer your FAQs from these events.
Paralegals and the Future of Legal Services
- 30 Oct 2019
Amanda Hamilton, CEO of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals, shares her thoughts on the future of the Paralegal role.
What is the difference between McKenzie Friends and Paralegals?
- 20 Sep 2019
NALP licensed Paralegal and Professional McKenzie Friend Craig Johnson talks us through the major differences between Paralegals and McKenzie Friends.
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.
Questions to ask in law job interviews
- 30 Jul 2019
When interviewing for legal jobs, you must not only be prepared to answer questions but also to ask your own. We have curated some of the best questions to ask in law job interviews to get your started.