This month we recognise the performance of Yasemin Sargin who we recently placed on an e-Discovery project with national law firm CBP Lawyers.   Hi Yasemin, can you start by telling us where you are up to with your legal studies? Sure! I have completed all of my legal studies, having graduated from La Trobe…

Jai joined Yegal in 2021 and after meeting our initial screening requirements, he was given the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in a role that gave him flexibility and core responsibilities which reignited his passion for commercial law.    He is now on the pathway to success as a Junior commercial lawyer, joining hundreds of…

Sladjana Kuridza is our latest paralegal success story. She’s been busy in 2022 balancing her university commitments with an exciting Yegal placement.   We tell all law students and graduates that the hardest part is getting your foot in the door. From there, you are able to work out what you areas of law you…

What does the term “legal operations” refer to?  Legal operations refers to the management of legal departments, law firms, or other legal services providers, as well as the use of technology, process optimization, and other business-focused strategies to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the quality of legal services.   When did it become popular…

What skills does a legal recruiter need to have?    Knowledge of the legal industry: A law firm recruitment agency must have a thorough understanding of the legal industry, its trends and its needs. Strong communication skills: A good law firm recruitment agency should be able to communicate effectively with potential clients and job candidates…

The role of a paralegal can take on a number of characteristics and duties so arriving on a clear and concise definition is not always an easy task!   At Yegal Paralegal we have been working with paralegals for the past six years. In our experience a paralegal is someone who performs legal duties but…

Hi Rob! When you first connected with Yegal where were you up to with your studies?  I completed my Juris Doctor degree in late 2021, and in early March 2022 during my final month of Practical Legal Training I contacted Yegal seeking temporary paralegal employment; things moved quickly and I began the paralegal role at…