How I became a paralegal with NO experience...?

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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024

Комментарии • 59

  • @tejiricousin6979
    @tejiricousin6979 3 года назад +11

    Thank you so much. This is exactly what I needed.

  • @GordonChung
    @GordonChung  3 года назад +41

    It's tough to find a paralegal role, but your boy is here rooting for you. Like/share it with your friends if you find it useful!

  • @souza8004
    @souza8004 26 дней назад +1

    I've just graduated and am rlly struggling as most places require previous experience and a Law degree. But i have a Criminology degree. This helped me a lot so thank you!!!

  • @bukolao632
    @bukolao632 3 года назад +4

    Thank you Gordon, it's truly not easy getting a paralegal role with no legal work experience. Thanks for the video. Very informative.

  • @emmanueledaponte8693
    @emmanueledaponte8693 Год назад +1

    Thank you for the video. I sent over 1000 applications in this time and have not had success. No paralegal experience. 4 years of executive assistant position in israel but no law expertise. Washington DC is VERY competitive. This video and people like you are very helpful

  • @bukolao632
    @bukolao632 3 года назад +5

    Please can you make videos on: "London Lawyer: A day in my life" and "Working in a london law firm: What to expect". Just my suggestions.

  • @urvashishah1785
    @urvashishah1785 3 года назад +4

    I'll be beginning my masters studies in September this year and I was feeling overwhelmed since I've heard how difficult it is to land a training contract or a paralegal role in the UK. This was extremely insightful! Thanks :)

    • @GordonChung
      @GordonChung  3 года назад

      Glad that you found this useful!

  • @Tima-gr8ru
    @Tima-gr8ru 3 года назад +2

    That is so far the most helpful video I have found about the subject. I got so many ideas for my next round of job search. Thank you, Gordon.

  • @TrustinHewhoknows
    @TrustinHewhoknows 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing this. Navigating these waters are frustrating.

  • @gibbsgille4929
    @gibbsgille4929 3 года назад +2

    Nice new home! Hope you're enjoying your TC :)

    • @GordonChung
      @GordonChung  3 года назад +1

      Thanks - for sure I’m learning new stuff every day really enjoying that!

  • @priyapandit3152
    @priyapandit3152 3 года назад +1

    So helpful! Thank you so much Gordon!

  • @abolee3598
    @abolee3598 3 года назад +1

    Very useful video. Thank you :) It would be great if you could list out the recruitment agencies that were mentioned in the video :)

    • @GordonChung
      @GordonChung  3 года назад +2

      Law support group, Taylor root, larbey evans

  • @sanjivanishow8794
    @sanjivanishow8794 Год назад

    Hi Gordon, could you plaease type in the names of the recruitment agencies that you mentioned in the video? Also, an amazing video! Superb and very informative! Thanks in advance!

  • @BerniceVe-in9to
    @BerniceVe-in9to 7 месяцев назад

    I have no degree in law and only have one job I got experience from😭

  • @Giri_632
    @Giri_632 3 года назад

    Thanks Gordon! I got the job🥳

  • @DK-yz5xu
    @DK-yz5xu 3 года назад +1

    Very informative , thanks and yes as usual perfect dressing.

  • @SerenitySphereExplorers
    @SerenitySphereExplorers 2 года назад

    Omg the first man I seen on youtube that's a paralegal 😱 amazing

  • @mannonmberio3011
    @mannonmberio3011 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I have a question for you. Is it necessary to do a OISC LEVEL 1 course to find a junior or trainee role if none experience? Also is it possible to find hybrid or remote role?

  • @annoying1314
    @annoying1314 3 года назад +1

    you are such a legend

  • @depressedcheeseburger3598
    @depressedcheeseburger3598 3 года назад +1

    Is it strange that the camera quality of Gordon and Pewdiepie improved all of a sudden?

    • @GordonChung
      @GordonChung  3 года назад

      😂😂 love that guy’s videos

  • @divagaur27
    @divagaur27 Год назад

    really helpful. thank you!!

  • @Charlie0311
    @Charlie0311 3 года назад +1

    Hey, great video! Most of the people I see who are future/current trainee solicitors got their offer from a vacation scheme and not from applying directly for a training contract. Why is this? Reply from yourself would be much appreciated 👍

    • @GordonChung
      @GordonChung  3 года назад +2

      I think it’s just the fact that there are also more vacation scheme applicants and not all firms recruit trainees mainly from direct TC applications

  • @sandrasithole5869
    @sandrasithole5869 3 года назад +1

    you're appreciated

  • @jacobchewechishiba4294
    @jacobchewechishiba4294 3 года назад +1

    Great video!

  • @LS-tz5re
    @LS-tz5re 3 года назад +1

    Cheers Gordon, ya legend.

  • @syb7152
    @syb7152 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Gordan for this insightful video. I just had a query. Is it alright to apply to paralegal work in immigration or land conveyance laws, as my work experience and specialisation are in IP and arbitration. This becomes a hinderance for me because I sometimes don't have the requisite background for the roles. It would be helpful if you could provide some suggestions. Also, would you also recommend looking at paralegal roles beyond London, in places such as in Essex, Kent, hertfordshire?

    • @GordonChung
      @GordonChung  3 года назад

      I think if you have a justification as to why you apply and can convince the interviewers then that should be fine. Of course, any sort of paralegal experiences can be helpful regardless of locations!

    • @syb7152
      @syb7152 3 года назад

      @@GordonChung Thank you for this suggestion. This is really helpful. Another follow up question. What timeframe would you recommend to apply to these paralegal roles. I generally don't see a start date for them. Should I start applying in maybe August as I graduate in October from my LLM or should I start applying to these roles now !

    • @GordonChung
      @GordonChung  3 года назад

      I think it depends on you, sometimes recruiters need paralegals for as short as one week or even days for a short-term project

    • @syb7152
      @syb7152 3 года назад +1

      @@GordonChung Oh alright. Thank you for this insight !!

    • @GordonChung
      @GordonChung  3 года назад

      No worries

  • @TrustinHewhoknows
    @TrustinHewhoknows 2 года назад

    Is it possible you can share in the comments the recruitment agencies you suggested?

  • @SuperDarkspirits
    @SuperDarkspirits Год назад +1

    did you attend open days/law fairs, etc?

    • @GordonChung
      @GordonChung  Год назад

      Yes I attended lots of them before I got my TC

  • @Ramiiii123
    @Ramiiii123 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much!

    • @GordonChung
      @GordonChung  3 года назад +1

      Hope it’s helpful.

    • @Ramiiii123
      @Ramiiii123 3 года назад

      @@GordonChung it really is as I’m currently hunting for a placement! :)

  • @anushkamanglani2643
    @anushkamanglani2643 3 года назад +1

    How early should one apply for paralegal role? Like how much time in advance?

    • @GordonChung
      @GordonChung  3 года назад +1

      I think as soon as you graduate - as an LLB is normally still required unless it’s just an internship.

  • @kanalifeuk
    @kanalifeuk Год назад

    Are you studying at the university of law before?

  • @clc3296
    @clc3296 3 года назад +1

    👍👍👍

  • @towaikit6a
    @towaikit6a 2 года назад +1

    You are from HK?