From around age 14, I knew I wanted to be in litigation support, specialising in domestic violence and child protection. It is an area of law I hold close to my heart, and I will do just about anything to achieve the goal of helping others during what can be the most difficult times in … Continue reading Week 6 – Your own experience of professional practice →

Welcome to Week 5 - getting close to the finish line! This week we were asked to research three vastly different legal services, and analyse the differences between each of the services. We are then required to provide some feedback and recommendations for improvement.  The legal services chosen must include one from each of the … Continue reading Week 5 – Cyber Legal Firms →

Each person has habits when it comes to learning and taking in important information. These habits can actually be an indication of that person’s ideal learning style. There are three main learning styles: auditory, visual and kinaesthetic. Auditory learners generally absorb information substantially better if it is presented via audio, such as a live lecture, discussion … Continue reading Week 4 – Learning Styles →

Every employee, regardless of the industry, are required to possess certain skills, knowledge and education/training in order to complete and succeed in their role. A form of required training may be through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities and training. Employees within certain professional fields may be required to complete mandatory CPD sessions and training. Alternatively, … Continue reading Week 3 – CDP →

The development and constant improvement of organisational goals and objectives is fundamental to the productivity and success of the firm and its entire workforce.  While I am relatively new to the legal industry compared to my colleagues, I know what I can bring to table, and what I have yet to learn. Further, compatibility between … Continue reading Week 1 – Organisational goals and objectives →

While scrolling through the pages of SEEK searching for the perfect role, I came across this ad for a personal injuries paralegal. The job is listed through a well-known legal employment agency, u&u Recruitment Partners, on behalf a private firm. Once upon a time, in a small family-owned law firm... Throughout 2018 I worked for … Continue reading Week 2 – New Position for you →