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Will leaving my paralegal role damage my career?

The fact that you have been assessed a couple of times shows that there is something about you that interests law firms. It is extremely difficult to even be assessed so it seems like you are just falling at the final hurdle. If you find a role which is related to the area in which you would eventually like to practice (e.g. business roles are excellent for wannabe commercial solicitors) then I do not think it will harm your career in the slightest. If anything, I think it would greatly improve your chances because you will have a skill set that it is different and superior to the other candidates applying for the same job. You will have "commercial awareness" and a greater understanding of how clients think and behave. You may even be able to bring new clients to the firm as a trainee! Good luck!

8-Oct-2012

5:19 pm