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Want a career change or to enter the legal profession? Here's how to become a paralegal
Amanda Hamilton of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) offers practical advice on becoming a paralegal later in your career.
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The cost of saving: how litigants in person are denied access to justice
Legal aid cuts have been making headlines in recent years, and many organisations have responded to the problem by introducing voluntary measures. James Cunningham of Nottingham Law School talks through the issues faced by litigants navigating the legal system for the first time.
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The dangerous cycle: what's the deal with the government's cycle law review?
Earlier this year, the government moved closer to making death by dangerous cycling a criminal offence. New legislation would mean serious consequences for cyclists who cause death, akin to those in place for death by dangerous driving. The response from the cycling community, however, has been mixed…
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Spotlight on: Brenda Hale, Baroness of Richmond
As a woman who has been called everything from an “enemy of the people” to the “Beyoncé of the law world”, Baroness Hale of Richmond has certainly made waves in the legal sector over the course of her career. We take a look at a professional life of many firsts.
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The life of a trainee solicitor: Manchester edition
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Nature knows no boundaries: whither UK environmental law beyond Brexit?
In this special from Nottingham Law School, David M. Ong explores where environmental law will stand once Brexit comes into play, looking into the plans the government currently has in place.
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Femicide: an uncomfortable truth
In light of the recent conviction of a man guilty of killing multiple female partners, we look at the statistics around femicide: who is most likely to commit this crime, where, and to whom, as well as the potential steps that could be taken to curb the frequency of its occurrence.
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Firm insights: the changing role of legal PAs
As we continue to explore the different legal careers on offer, we teamed up with the Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs (ILSPA) to offer some insight into how the role of the legal PA is evolving along with the legal profession.
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Moving to Chicago: life on secondment in Mayer Brown’s stateside finance department
Going on international secondment is a great asset to your career, as well as a fantastic personal experience. We spoke to Sam Bold, a current trainee at Mayer Brown, about his six-month secondment in Chicago.
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Ireland moves towards legalised abortion
The Republic of Ireland's landmark decision to repeal the 8th Amendment has been fraught with emotion. From the international response, the voters who returned home and the arguments on both sides, we take a look at the build-up to this historic referendum.
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Talking international secondments with Norton Rose Fulbright
Doing an international secondment is an invaluable way to see how the law operates in other jurisdictions, as well as getting to see a bit of the world! We spoke to Areomi Omisore, current trainee at Norton Rose Fulbright.
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It's good to talk: the new therapies being rolled out to boost barristers' wellbeing
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we take a look at some of the issues affecting those in the legal profession specifically, including podcasts designed to assist anyone who has been involved in a case with traumatic subject matter.
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The fall of Facebook?
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Mental Health Awareness Week: the issues for lawyers
A career in law is rewarding, but also fast-paced and at times dramatic. So it’s no wonder that sometimes lawyers suffer from mental-health issues. We shine a spotlight on the reasons behind poor mental health in the legal sector, and the organisations working to combat it.
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The UK's retail graveyard
Our high streets have taken a hit in recent years, but the start of 2018 has been particularly poor for retail. As big names such as Toys R Us, Maplin, and Claire's Accessories face bankruptcy, we take a look at the reasons behind this.
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Tech and the law sector: an academic perspective
The legal sector is not immune to the onslaught of technology as it increasingly emerges within business. Nigel Hudson, a senior lecturer at Nottingham Law School, offers his perspective on these technological developments.
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“The future of the legal sector lies in the hands of paralegals” – A conversation with Amanda Hamilton, Chief Executive of NALP.
Paralegals play an integral role in the legal sector and beyond – so much so that you could be working as a paralegal without even realising it. We spoke to Amanda Hamilton, chief executive of the National Association of Licenced Paralegals, about her experience in the field, and gained her perspective on what the future holds for paralegals.
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Alfie Evans: the legal perspective
Over the past few months, the case surrounding a severely unwell child became the centre of an international debate which spanned ethics, law and the decision-making rights of parents. The parents of Alfie Evans clashed repeatedly with Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool, over the decision to end life support and begin palliative care. With Alfie’s parents and the hospital unable to agree, the case was taken to the High Court.
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World Health Day 7 April: Get involved in a new era for health law
In its 70th anniversary year, World Health Day is calling on world leaders to live up to the pledges they made when they agreed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 and commit to concrete steps to advance #HealthforAll. This means ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access essential quality health services without facing financial hardship.
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SQE given tentative approval by LSB
The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) has been given a tentative approval by the Legal Services Board (LSB). After a collective of legal professionals and academics put pressure on the LSB to reject the SQE, today it said that there were “no grounds” to reject the SRA’s application.
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Talking to NLS about its Autism Law Service
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Law students face repercussions as racist WhatsApp chat exposed
Members of the Bracton Law Society at the University of Exeter are being investigated after screenshots from a WhatsApp group chat revealed racist comments.
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To delay or to reject: lawyers and academics call for rejection of SQE
The future of the Solicitor’s Qualifying Exam (SQE) hangs in the balance once again, with leading professional bodies calling upon the Legal Services Board (LSB) to delay or reject the introduction of the “super exam”.
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Vital contributions: the roles of Legal Secretaries and PAs
We spoke to Emma Stacey, the Chief Executive of the Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs (ILSPA), about the vital role of legal secretaries and PAs in law, as well as the opportunities provided by ILSPA.