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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Can you work in law without qualifying as a solicitor or barrister?

The short answer is, yes you can. And there is lots of potential and growth in this area too. Many consumers and businesses need legal help but may not be...read more.

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When a mistake becomes a life sentence

“Everyone deserves a second chance.” It sounds noble. But what does it truly mean in the real world – in law, in psychology, and in society? Imagine a person who...read more.

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Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys

Guidance Sheet for NALP Members in relation to the High Court Judgment in the case of Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys (2025) This judgment is only relevant to one reserved...read more.

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The role of Paralegals and how they can benefit any law firm

Over the last few decades, the perception of what paralegals are, and what they can do, has changed significantly. They used to be regarded in the early days as legal...read more.

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A Paralegal’s view on language-based injustice faced by Eastern European migrants in UK policing

In the UK’s complex criminal justice system, Eastern European migrants often struggle with procedures obscured by language and cultural barriers. As a paralegal working behind the scenes, I regularly support...read more.

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What NALP examiners are looking for (Video)

If you’re doing, or planning to do, a NALP paralegal qualification, you need to watch this. Listen to our Academic Director, Tom Mortimer, as he guides you through what our...read more.

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What is meant by ‘regulation’ in the Paralegal Sector?

Paralegals are not regulated in the same way as solicitors and barrister, as there is no statutory requirement for this. In other words, there is no enabling statute within the...read more.

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Winners of the NALP Paralegal Achievement Awards announced

This year’s winners of the NALP Paralegal Achievement Awards were announced at the fifth annual National Paralegal Day, hosted by NALP (The National Association of Licensed Paralegals). See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq0bB39Fyhw These...read more.

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How Becoming a Paralegal Made Me a Better Leader

By Christian Hill, both Group Managing Director of Intelligent Protection International Ltd and a practising paralegal (NALP) For most of my adult life, my work revolved around discipline, orders, and...read more.

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