NALP Response to Professor Mayson’s Independent Review of Legal Services Provision
We at NALP have taken our time in contemplating the content of the Review by Professor Mayson, published in June 2020, as there are a lot of details and recommendations to consider and we did not feel this is something that could, or should, be rushed. The Review makes some very interesting points in its […]
The case for Regulation and Regulated Qualifications for Paralegals
One of the most difficult issues to reconcile in the legal services sector is the extensive statutory regulation for solicitors, barristers and chartered legal executives. Each of these professions has a membership body and a regulator as well as an overseeing independent regulatory body. The knock-on effect for consumers is that the cost of such […]
Why qualifying as a Paralegal is now the only career option for those wanting to enter the legal services profession
If you are a school careers officer or are offering career advice at a college or university then you’re probably already be aware of what is happening in the legal sector. Qualifying as a solicitor or barrister is not only time consuming but also extremely costly. As a result, fewer and fewer students are […]
Watch out for Coronavirus Scams
There’s a new ugly symptom riding in on the coattails of Covid-19— coronavirus scams. National Trading Standards (NTS) is warning people to remain vigilant against this new threat which hones in on people’s concern and uncertainty about the pandemic. The Friends Against Scams initiative organised by NTS aims to prevent people from becoming victims of […]
Self-employment Income Support Scheme
The coronavirus outbreak has affected people’s lifes as well as many businesses around the world that are now concerned about its impact on them. They fear that its fast spread will bring down the economic growth and that no solution will be enough to stop it, for this reason, the UK government took measures to […]
Guest Blog: Four top will-writing companies take ‘noticeable’ share of the market
Research has found that the top will-writing companies in the UK are taking a ‘noticeable’ share of the market. IRN Research’s Wills and Probate Consumer Research Report 2020 noted that for the first time, fixed fees account for the majority of probate fees. The research company notes that on first glance, “nothing much seems to […]
The job seeker annual report 2018-19 by Simply Law Jobs
Simply Law Jobs produced the job seeker annual report 2018-19 that analyses data collected about job seekers in the legal industry. In this article, we will highlight some features of this highly anticipated report. Let’s find out more about where the jobs have been posted over the last year and locations where we saw growth. […]
UK Probate Research Awards 2020: Winners Announced
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11 February 2020 UK Probate Research Awards 2020: Winners Announced www.probateresearchawards.org The world of probate research was formally recognised and celebrated when examples of excellence and best practice were praised at the 2020 UK Probate Research Awards on 6 February at London’s DeVere Grand Connaught Rooms. Winners spanned […]
What firing a real gun, with real bullets taught me
Firing real guns In the UK we have some of the strictest control measures in the world when it comes to giving the general public access to firearms. Laws differ slightly and are generally less restrictive in Northern Ireland. The UK government banned the private possession of handguns in 1997 after the Dunblane massacre, but […]
‘The Probies’ Back For Second Year
The second UK Probate Research Awards (The Probies) is set to take place on Thursday 6th February 2020 at The De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Known in the industry as ‘The Probies’, the ceremony will celebrate the achievements and example of excellence across forensic genealogy. Sponsored by the National Association of Licensed Paralegals […]
