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Tuesday 29 December 2015
Monday 21 December 2015
Friday 18 December 2015
Monday 14 December 2015
HOW TO HANDLE THE TOUGHEST JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS YOU WILL EVER GET...
Twenty specific qualities that will be examined during most of your job interviews will include:
Lots more fascinating ideas on Patty's post on Hub Pages.
- Ability to Take Direction
- Positive, Proactive Attitude
- Productivity
- Flexibility
- Integrity and Honesty
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork Style
- Loyalty
- Willingness to Learn
- Initiative
- Willingness to Help
- Time Management Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Planning and Organizational Skills
- Decision Making
- Goal Setting
- Motivation Level and Energy
- Stress Management
- Creativity
- Leadership Abilities and Style....
Thursday 10 December 2015
SOME GREAT LEGAL BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS...
Contract Law - The authors offer practical explanations of the key concepts and principles covered on undergraduate courses. Summaries of key cases are highlighted throughout the book to give you a solid understanding of the relevant case law ... available from Amazon...
Murphy on Evidence (14th Edition) the text is accompanied by two well-crafted fictional cases - one criminal and one civil - allowing students an opportunity to contextualize and test their growing knowledge. These are 'brought to life' by accompanying video and audio resources. Each chapter presents challenging issues and questions for discussion which can be applied to a suite of supporting case documentation, which reflect how the law of evidence applies in practice. Also available from
Amazon ...
Monday 7 December 2015
Thursday 3 December 2015
CANADA AND LAW FIRMS...
In Canada a difficult economy and
market liberalisation have led to an outward focus for law firms...
Tuesday 1 December 2015
THE LAW COMMISSION...
According to the Law Society Gazette 'The Law Commission is consulting on changes to the law governing leasehold even fees payable to owners of retirement flats'.
Wednesday 25 November 2015
LEGAL AID CONTRACTS PROVOKE OUTRAGE...
According to News from the Law Society Gazette, 'the announcement that criminal defence firms that have secured new legal aid contracts will 'be invited' to help the Legal Aid Agency resist challenges from unsuccessful bidders has provoked outrage across the profession'.
Saturday 21 November 2015
YOU CAN DO IT...
Are you in the Legal Profession but unhappy with the job you are in?
There are many more jobs you can apply for...
Check out JR Legal's Website - Medical Negligence, Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Conveyance, Property Law, Personal Injury or Family Law.....
Tuesday 17 November 2015
Monday 16 November 2015
SMALL FIRMS AND LEGAL SERVICES...
'Small firms will continue to provide
the back-bone of legal services – 'but they may look different in
the future', said the Law Society president Jonathan Smithers', according to News from the Law Society Gazette .
Thursday 12 November 2015
SMALLER FIRMS STRUGGLING TO STAY IN THE MARKET...
According to News from the Law Society Gazette -
'New Criteria adopted by mortgage
lenders to control the membership of their conveyancing panels have
piled further pressure on smaller firms struggling to stay in the
market'
Tuesday 10 November 2015
Tuesday 3 November 2015
A JOB IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION AS A CONVEYANCER...
With the property boom conveyancers are
in great demand.
Some of the duties of a conveyancer include, advising clients on the buying and selling process, researching the property being bought, conducting 'searches' through local authorities on any plans that may affect the property in the future, drafting contracts for the sale of the property, liaising with mortgage lenders, estate agents and solicitors, paying tax i.e. stamp duty, preparing leases and transfer of documents, keeping records of payments and checking all contracts are signed and exchanged at the right time.
It is an ideal job for someone who likes to work with people.
Wednesday 28 October 2015
TIPS ON HOW TO DRESS FOR AN INTERVIEW...
It is essential that you present yourself in a neat and clean manner as they say you are judged before your interview even starts by the way you dress.
Some easy tips to remember are -
Never wear clothes that are too tight.
A neat clean suit is suitable both for male and female.
Clean shoes and not too high a heel for ladies is appropriate.
Freshly clean manicured nails as well as a tidy hairstyle is another point to remember.
Finally, don't chew gum or go heavy on the perfume or after shave.
Friday 23 October 2015
Monday 19 October 2015
WHAT IS A LEGAL RECRUITMENT COMPANY?...
Legal Recruitment Companies are employment consultants who locate and source new opportunities for lawyers who specialise in Medical Negligence, Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Conveyancing, Property Law, Personal Injury and Family Law.
Tuesday 6 October 2015
TOP TIPS ON HOW TO CREATE A GREAT CV...
Remember to put all your personal details on the form i.e. full name, DOB, address in full, phone number and email address.
Put ALL your achievements on the CV laid out in a neat and professional way. Highlight any that are related to the job you are applying for.
Stick to no more than two pages of A4.
Make it clear, and concise without rambling on.
Make sure you have added all your relevant job and educational experiences.
Include references.
Keep your CV updated.
Sunday 4 October 2015
Wednesday 23 September 2015
JOBS THAT ARE AVAILABLE IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION...
It could be a receptionist or legal secretary or a Legal Executive, a Solicitor, Barrister, or Paralegal, or a legal cashier, support staff member, marketing managers or a legal recruiter. You could then take on a locum role and work in conveyance or in Wills and Probates, Family Law, Commercial Law, or Civil Litigation.
The list is quite endless and is sure to suit many interested in this type of profession.
Thursday 17 September 2015
INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES TO LEARN BEFORE THE INTERVIEW...
Dress to impress, think carefully about what you are going to wear well before the interview.
Have a practice run to where the interview is going to take place, to ensure you do not arrive late, if anything arrive early so you look keen.
Remember to take a copy of your CV with you and something to write on so you can make notes.
Arrive with some prepared questions to ask your possible future employer.
When you go into the interview room wait until you are offered a seat before you sit down and always shake hands with the interviewer while you are standing and not sitting.
Remember this is an interview so don't become to familiar with the interviewer and try to remember her/his surname otherwise say Mr, Mrs, Doctor....
Never make up an answer just be comfortable with what you know and don't know about the company.
Always follow up the interview within 24 hours.
Always prepare, prepare, and prepare
again before the interview. Research the company you are having an
interview with. Find out as much as you can about them.
Dress to impress, think carefully about what you are going to wear well before the interview.
Have a practice run to where the interview is going to take place, to ensure you do not arrive late, if anything arrive early so you look keen.
Remember to take a copy of your CV with you and something to write on so you can make notes.
Arrive with some prepared questions to ask your possible future employer.
When you go into the interview room wait until you are offered a seat before you sit down and always shake hands with the interviewer while you are standing and not sitting.
Remember this is an interview so don't become to familiar with the interviewer and try to remember her/his surname otherwise say Mr, Mrs, Doctor....
Never make up an answer just be comfortable with what you know and don't know about the company.
Let them know what you can offer for
the company rather than what the company can offer you.
Always follow up the interview within 24 hours.
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