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Bethany’s journey into law: Building a career while learning on the job

For Bethany, building a career in law has meant finding a route that combines professional...

From History graduate to CILEX Advanced Paralegal: Carys’ journey into law

For Carys Bookless-Browne, a career in law wasn’t something she had always planned. After...

From sixth form to property paralegal: Rory’s CILEX journey

For Rory Wallis, a career in law began straight out of sixth form. At just 18, with only three...

From receptionist to CILEX Lawyer: Naomi Powell’s journey to Practice Rights

For Naomi, a career in law was never something she imagined would be possible. Today, she is a...

Results, resilience and keeping going: Codie’s CILEX journey

Results day can bring a mixture of emotions. While some students are celebrating months of hard...

Meet Claire Miller: Bringing a new perspective to the CILEX Professional Board

From office junior to business owner and one of CILEX’s first Chartered Paralegals, Claire Miller’s...

From hotel receptionist to Chartered Paralegal: Lizza's journey to achieving a lifelong ambition

For Lizza Frary, becoming a Chartered Paralegal is more than a professional milestone – it's the...

Member Spotlight: From outdoor clerk to Partner – how CILEX helped me build my legal career

David Isbister's legal career spans more than three decades. Starting as an outdoor clerk at just...

Member Spotlight: Why Katie chose CILEX as an alternative route into law

After graduating with an LLB and taking time out to travel, Katie Pinnell was preparing to follow...