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How to secure a paralegal role
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Our instructors' career journeys and motivations
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Course introduction
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Poppy's career journey and motivation for applying for paralegal roles
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Scarlett's career journey and motivation for applying for paralegal roles
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George's career journey and motivation for applying for paralegal roles
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Chantal Cooke and the National Association of Licensed Paralegals
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Different types of paralegal roles
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OVERVIEW: Different types of paralegal roles
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· 6 min
What is a paralegal?
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Paralegals v legal assistants
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Paralegal roles at high street v national firms
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· 4 min
Paralegal roles at regional v international firms
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· 8 min
Paralegal roles in regional offices of small v large firms
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· 5 min
Paralegal in-house roles
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Paralegal hub v dedicated team
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Common paralegal tasks
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OVERVIEW: Common paralegal tasks
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Who do paralegals work for/with?
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Transactional and banking paralegal tasks
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Contentious and competition paralegal tasks
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Private client and clinical negligence paralegal tasks
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Real estate paralegal tasks
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Non-fee earning paralegal roles
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Essential paralegal skills and capabilities
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OVERVIEW: Essential paralegals skills and capabilities
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Key skills Poppy uses as a paralegal
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Key skills Scarlett uses as a paralegal
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Key skills George uses as a paralegal
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Successful interview answer regarding the most important paralegal skill
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How do you use legal technology as a paralegal? (George)
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How do you use legal technology as a paralegal? (Poppy and Scarlett)
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Successful interview answer regarding use of tech by paralegals
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How to develop key paralegal skills
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How to link your non-legal experiences to key paralegal skills
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Pros and cons of paralegal roles
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OVERVIEW: Pros and cons of paralegal roles
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OVERVIEW: Pay and overtime
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Poppy's experiences
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Scarlett's experiences
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George's experiences
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Average pay
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Working hours and overtime
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Successful interview answer regarding challenges of the role
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Career progression for paralegals
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OVERVIEW: Career progression for paralegals
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Career progression options
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Career progression at a regional firm (Poppy)
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Career progression at an international firm (George)
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How paralegal roles can help you to secure a training contract
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Successful interview answer to "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"
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How to find the right paralegal role
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OVERVIEW: How to find the right paralegal role
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Where to look for paralegal roles
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LinkedIn
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Building relationships and connections
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Recruiters
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Online platforms and networking
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Apprenticeships
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How to secure legal work experience
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Paralegal recruitment processes and eligibility requirements
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OVERVIEW: Paralegal recruitment processes
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OVERVIEW: Paralegal eligibility requirements
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Minimum education and experience
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Poppy's experiences
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Scarlett's experiences
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George's experiences
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Eligibility of foreign citizens
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Successful paralegal application answers
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Application tips for paralegals
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Grades
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CVs
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Cover letters
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Covering email
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Discussing paralegal work experience
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Why this firm and team?
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Why do you think you would be a strong addition to the team?
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Reasons for wishing to leave current paralegal role
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Paralegal interview and assessment centre insights
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Overview of paralegal assessment centre structures
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Written exercises
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Group exercises
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Interview questions
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Case study
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Regulation, qualifications, and membership bodies
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OVERVIEW: Regulation, qualifications, and membership bodies
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Are paralegals regulated?
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Membership bodies
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Paralegal qualificiations
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Paralegal licences to practice
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SQE v CILEX v training contract
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Paralegal industry trends
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Paralegal industry trends
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Advice for aspiring paralegals
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Poppy's top tips
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Scarlett's top tips
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George's top tips
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Chantal's final thoughts
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Paralegal in-house roles
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