Speaking of Law: From Paralegal to CILEX Lawyer: My Journey Into In-House Law

My legal journey has been anything but traditional. After earning my Juris Doctor in Hong Kong and...

Speaking of Law: What Becoming a CILEX Member Means to Me

For many, the journey into the legal profession follows a traditional path. But for those of us who...

Speaking of Law: A Week in My Life & Journey to Becoming a Chartered Paralegal

My name is Dawn and I’m an Associate (Chartered Paralegal) at Trethowans LLP, specialising in...

Speaking of Law: What would I say to my younger self?

When I left school after sixth form (an indulgence – my siblings didn’t go and my parents could not...

Legally Autistic: Claire’s Journey Through Law and Self-Discovery

Navigating the World Differently

Meet the Mentor: Gennaro's Journey from Legal Executive to District Judge

Gennaro's legal journey began not in a lecture hall, but in the post room of a local law firm. What...

From Small Town to Senior Associate: Kim's Inspiring Journey through CILEX to Vice President

A spark ignited early

From Parliament to Chartered Paralegal: Ashleah's inspiring journey to CILEX Chartered status

A political start that sparked a legal calling

Balancing Study and Practice: Benjamin O’Neill’s Path into Employment Law with CILEX

For Benjamin O’Neill, the decision to pursue a legal career didn’t mean following a traditional...