Career opportunities in the legal profession are opening up, with new routes to qualification, new career paths and greater flexibility
Amanda Hamilton, CEO of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals, writes in this week’s NLJ about the benefits of working as a paralegal, whether in industry, in a legal practice or as a self-employed specialist or business owner.
‘Paralegals can undertake almost all the same activities as a solicitor, with a few exceptions known as ‘reserved activities’,’ Hamilton writes. ‘This means that your paralegal qualifications can also be a stepping-stone to becoming a solicitor if that’s what you decide to do long-term.’
Hamilton offers advice on what to factor in when choosing a paralegal qualification, and the career pathways available.RELATED ARTICLES
