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In today's digital age, establishing a strong online presence is crucial for professionals in every field, including aspiring lawyers. While law students may prioritize academic achievements and practical experience, neglecting the power of platforms like LinkedIn could mean missing out on valuable opportunities for career advancement. Here are
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Of course you can! The team at Yegal has years of experience working with law students. We of course value academic standing but we have helped many students with less impressive grades. The information to help you design a career that you want and applies to all law students regardless
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This month we catch up with superstar paralegal Stephanie Kaye to learn more about her experience with leading financial services firm, Hollard Insurance. Tell us a bit about yourself and your background I am in my 5th year of a Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws at UTS. I am
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What are the key differences between in-house and private practice work at a law firm? Why does it matter? The differences between in-house legal practice and private practice law firms are fundamental and can significantly impact a lawyer's career trajectory, work environment, and daily responsibilities. Here
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The role of a paralegal can take on a number of duties so arriving on a clear and concise definition is not always an easy task! At Yegal Paralegal we have been working with paralegals for the past eight years. In our experience a paralegal is generally someone who performs
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This month we recognise the performance of May Hammoud who has been assisting the legal team at engineering and design firm Aurecon since February this year. Can you start by telling us a bit about yourself? Tell us about your academic journey in particular and where you are up to
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Sladjana Kuridza is our latest paralegal success story. She’s been busy in 2022 balancing her university commitments with an exciting Yegal placement. We tell all law students and graduates that the hardest part is getting your foot in the door. From there, you are able to work out what
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What does the term "legal operations" refer to? Legal operations refers to the management of legal departments, law firms, or other legal services providers, as well as the use of technology, process optimization, and other business-focused strategies to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the quality of
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What skills does a legal recruiter need to have? 1. Knowledge of the legal industry: A law firm recruitment agency must have a thorough understanding of the legal industry, its trends and its needs. 2. Strong communication skills: A good law firm recruitment agency should be able to communicate effectively
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This month we are placing the spotlight on another of our trusted, reliable paralegals - the very talented Sidhant Chavan! In a short amount of time, Sidhant has made great strides professionally and this has boosted his overall confidence. We had a chat with Sidhant to hear about his experience working
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Tell us a bit about yourself and your academic background. Hi! My name is Millicent Weaver, and I am a distinction average student in my fourth year of Law/International Studies at UNSW. I relocated from Western Australia to study in Sydney in 2017, and have never looked back! Over
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Hi Ashish! You’ve been with the firm for close to 5 months. What are your key learnings from this experience? Ashish: One of the key learnings from my experience at Clyde & Co was developing the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Despite working from home on