Paralegal News

This page will list news articles that we believe you will, as a current or future paralegal, find useful either in your day to day role as a paralegal, or in developing your career. If there are any subjects you would like to see covered here, please let us know. Simply email marketing@nationalparalegals.co.uk, telling us what topics you would like to cover and how it would be useful for you.

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Working as a paralegal in the Defence Sector (Video)

Watch and listen as NALP member Yasmin Underwood talks about what it is like working as a paralegal in the Defence sector. Previous webinars can be seen on our YouTube...read more.

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NALP webinar: Business Continuity (video)

Business Continuity is looking at how a business will cope in the event that something goes terribly wrong. This webinar goes through just how important business continuity is, particularly to...read more.

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What is the true impact of the virtual eradication of legal aid?

In April 2013 The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO) came into force. This statute introduced funding cuts to legal aid, resulting in fewer consumers of...read more.

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How to achieve a more effective work life balance (video)

NALP webinar – How to achieve a more effective work life balance Join us for a 30 minute discussion around the importance of a good work life balance and what...read more.

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Biggest ever National Paralegal Day celebrations took place 8th Nov at the House of Commons

The National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) hosted the biggest ever National Paralegal Day celebrations at the House of Commons in London on Wednesday 8th November 2023. The Jubilee Room...read more.

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Prejudice, discrimination & the law (video)

NALP webinar – What does the law say & does it support (or not) the victim? The latest webinar from the National Association of Licensed Paralegals looks at this tricky...read more.

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How to set up your own paralegal practice

If you are planning to set up your own paralegal practice, delivering paralegal services direct to businesses and consumers, there are several issues to consider. These range initially from whether...read more.

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Are Paralegals any good and is it worth using them?

For centuries in England, it’s true to say that consumers of legal services automatically consider a ‘lawyer’ to be either a solicitor or barrister. Not so anymore! With the economic...read more.

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How to recognise if you are a paralegal

Does the work you do mean that you are a paralegal? It is clear that a majority of employers do not actually know what a paralegal is, and what they...read more.

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