Working as a Paralegal is not just a ‘stepping stone’

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Amanda Hamilton, CEO of National Association of Licensed Paralegals
Amanda Hamilton
Working as a Paralegal is not just a steppingstone
Not just a route to being a solicitor! For some years, after the term ‘paralegal’ became known in the English Legal sector (having originated in the US), the definition became synonymous with ‘a graduate who wanted to become a solicitor’ and used ‘paralegal work’ as a steppingstone to gaining that...
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Amanda Hamilton, CEO of National Association of Licensed Paralegals
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