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Cleary Gottlieb makes London paralegals redundant

Trainees to take on additional work

2 days ago
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From lawyer to legal entrepreneur: You’re programmed to be risk averse — but you can’t fear failure

Mary Bonsor, co-founder and CEO of F-LEX, chats to Legal Cheek ahead of her appearance at the Future of Legal Education and Training Conference 2019 on 22 May

May 10 2019 12:31pm
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Paralegal altered parking ticket with Tipp-Ex in attempt to save £9

Malikah Richards’ flashy white Mercedes-Benz towed away

Apr 30 2019 11:49am
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RPC launches ‘earn-while-you-learn’ paralegal programme with solicitor prospects

Bristol-based scheme follows similar moves by Freshfields, Hogan Lovells and Pinsent Masons

Dec 20 2017 10:54am
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Pinsent Masons launches ‘earn while you learn’ paralegal programme as it reveals solicitor apprenticeship hopes

Firm follows in footsteps of Freshfields and DWF

Sep 1 2017 2:16pm
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Freshfields sends Manchester paralegals on mini-secondments to London, Dubai and Germany

Magic circler extends trainee perk to northern rookies

Aug 18 2017 1:46pm
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Paralegal who worked for two firms at the same time barred from legal profession

A big price to pay for some extra cash

Aug 15 2017 2:38pm
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Previously-suspended Leigh Day paralegals have resigned during Grenfell Tower poster investigation

Legal Cheek comments love continues to role in for embattled rookies

Jul 12 2017 2:08pm
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Leigh Day suspends two paralegals accused of ‘touting’ for business among Grenfell Tower fire victims

Not ideal when you’re angling for a training contract

Jul 10 2017 8:08am
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Bond Dickinson paralegal goes viral after attending horse riding event wearing the same yellow puffer jacket as 16 other people

#followtheyellowcoatgirl

May 12 2017 10:54am
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Research: Over 90% of young lawyers are suffering from work-related stress

Almost half blame law firm partners

Apr 10 2017 2:58pm
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KWM 2.0 touts paralegal roles to trainees who had training contract offers cancelled

International giant’s new incarnation is on a recruitment drive

Mar 24 2017 11:28am
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Med neg giant gears up to offer more training contracts as it opens new Manchester office

Fletchers eyes North West talent

Nov 2 2016 12:10pm
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Prince Harry rumoured to be dating actress who plays a paralegal in Suits

Royal’s fascination with lawyers continues

Oct 31 2016 9:57am
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Convicted: Man found guilty of sexually assaulting paralegal at Fieldfisher Christmas party

A trainee heard her cries for help and came to her aid

Jul 8 2016 11:45am
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Paralegal and trainee barred from working in law firms

SRA takes unusual swipe at two junior lawyers

Jul 7 2016 2:55pm
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Vote Leave paralegal targeted by Remain campaigners

Law grad on £16,500 a year who feels he’s “at the back of the queue” for jobs sparks social media storm

Jun 23 2016 1:01pm
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Boutique law firm asks wannabe trainees to sell themselves NOT their grades

Video killed the 3 As star

Jun 22 2016 12:39pm
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The great paralegal dilemma: A means to an end or an end in itself ‬

We spoke to the paralegals to find out about the realities of life ‘at the bottom of the food chain’

May 31 2016 9:01am
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Bad news for paralegals: High Court says predictive coding can be used for document review

Artificial intelligence-based technique given green light

May 20 2016 3:09pm
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Police investigate after sex attack on paralegal’s miniature Shetland pony

Tiny horse was found badly injured, with two separate internal injuries

Oct 30 2015 11:47am
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Freshfields is doubling its office space in Manchester

Magic circle giant gets serious about northshoring trainee-level work

Oct 23 2015 12:04pm
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Solicitors and barristers among professionals least likely to be replaced by robots, research reveals

Paralegals, on the other hand, are screwed

Sep 15 2015 1:58pm
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Baker & McKenzie insists paralegal applicants must be two-year qualified solicitors

Now you have to be a qualified lawyer to get a non-qualified job

Jul 31 2015 2:02pm
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