What other options do you have after graduating with a law degree?
If you have recently graduated with a law degree – congratulations. If you are about to take your final exams – good luck. If you are reading this article, you’re probably wondering what to do after graduating with a law degree. Have you considered becoming a paralegal? Here are some reasons why you should… You […]
Why training your paralegal employees can help your business
Not just legal firms Whether you operate a business in the legal sector or not, it is very likely that someone on your team will be performing tasks with a legal element to them. Whether this be drafting employment or commercial contracts or ensuring that debts are chased and collected (you can see whether someone […]
National Paralegal Day 2022 the Palace of Westminster
National Paralegal Day The National Association of Licensed Paralegals hosted a celebration of this years’ National Paralegal Day (Wednesday 9th November) at the Palace of Westminster. National Paralegal Day celebrates the work that Paralegals do and the contribution they make to the legal profession. Whether they are working within a solicitor’s practice, in-house at a […]
Are you a paralegal?
1000s of people are working as Paralegals without realising it. How to find out if you are one of them – and what you should do. Many people are working within a company performing certain tasks day in, day out, not realizing that what they are doing may class them as a ‘Paralegal’. Why should […]
How to behave in a courtroom if you are representing yourself
Litigation should always be a last resort. Taking someone to court should be avoided at all costs. It must be a last resort after all else fails and you feel that you have no other alternative. It’s not an easy route, nor is it a cheap one. And you must be able to show you’ve […]
How to collect a debt
How to collect a debt Surviving the extraordinary events of the last eighteen months has been an achievement for some but at what cost? Many individuals have run into difficulties either because they were unable to pay their rent/mortgage or pay their utility bills and have had to borrow money. It’s not that banks and […]
Interview with Andrew Willis
Welcome to the latest podcast from the National Association of Licensed Paralegals – or NALP as we normally abbreviate it. NALP is the longest running UK membership body for paralegals. We have dedicated over 30 years to promoting the status of paralegal professionals. Today we are joined by Andrew Willis, Chairman of the Banburyshire Advice […]
What can you do if someone is trolling you or your business?
Someone trolling you or your business? These days the word ‘troll’ has a completely different connotation to the way we used it a decade ago. It used to be a phrase to express ‘the seeking out of’ e.g. ‘I’m trolling for jobs’. Now it is used in a negative way and more often than not, […]
The top three legal myths
What are the top three legal myths? Many of us have a basic understanding of some aspects of the law, but there are a few areas where myths seem to persist. For example, is there such a thing as a Common Law wife or husband? Does a Will guarantee your wishes will be followed after […]
Re-negotiating your office lease
Re-negotiating your office lease It’s been a long and difficult year, but with many of us already vaccinated and the outlook looking positive for a slow release of lockdown, you may be considering getting back to work in your office premises. For most businesses the biggest expenditure is paying for office premises, especially in London […]
