The Barrister Magazine | Paralegal offering their services direct to consumers – the two things they should never do

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NALP's CEO Amanda Hamilton discusses the important codes of conducts all Paralegals should follow when offering services to consumers in The Barrister Magazine. 

 

Holding out

A paralegal can offer assistance directly to a client in many areas. Some of these areas are the same as solicitors but it is very important not to give the impression that you’re anything other than a paralegal practitioner. Holding yourself out to be a solicitor by giving an inference and by not being explicit, is illegal, and can have serious consequences.

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