JUSTICE DENIED - EXTRAORDINARY MISCARRIAGES OF JUSTICE BOOK REVIEW..

An extraordinary book of extraordinary miscarriages of justice. 

What happens when forensic science fails, police slip up, witnesses lie and even judges pervert the course of justice? 

Some amazing real life facts in this Justice Denied by James Morton available from Amazon.

'This shocking 'manual of injustice' exposes convictions and acquittals as a result of the chicanery of some forensic scientist, over-zealous or negligent police officers under pressure to results, incompetent lawyers, lying witnesses, bribed juries, judicial blunders and feeble politicians.....'

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'

EXPLORE, DREAM AND DISCOVER...

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.

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.

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.

TOP TIPS ON HOW TO CREATE A GREAT CV...

 

 



 

Keep it simple and to the point ensuring your details are perfect for the job you are applying for.

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.

LEGAL ADVICE...

JOBS THAT ARE AVAILABLE IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION...

If you want to go into the legal profession you might like to know the sort of jobs available to you.

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.

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES TO LEARN BEFORE THE INTERVIEW...




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.