Paralegals are Lawesome with Emma Shakeshaft

Summary
For all of those law students leaving university without a training contract (which is the majority), working as a paralegal can often be perceived as 'plan B'. This is just not the case! Gaining paralegal experience prior to commencing your training contract is invaluable. It allows you to work for a firm and gain an insight into their culture before committing to a two year training contract. Also, working in the industry allows you develop your legal skillset giving you an edge when you commence your training contract. You've Been Served is here to convince you that paralegals are lawesome! Let us know how we get on. 

Today's Co-Host
To provide an insight into her paralegal experiences, we are again joined by Emma Shakeshaft, a highly successful in house paralegal who has recently obtained a training contract at a London based firm starting in September 2021. See Emma's bio below:

LLB at Southampton UniversityLPC at BPP University - Birmingham2 years worth of paralegal experience both in private practice and in house

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Act now! Make a difference!
As my great uncle Herbert used to say to me "it is what you do right now which makes the difference," so what are you waiting for? Gaining paralegal experience could accelerate your legal career so see if there are any opportunities in your area. Be it full-time or part-time, I am sure there will be something out there that fits in with your studies and other commitments.