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

Sometimes it’s quite frustrating to apply for a paralegal role when you have no previous experience. I’m going to share how I secure a paralegal role and what worked for me before.
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0:00 Introduction
0:35 Ignore job requirements
2:31 Use recruitment agents
3:32 Check a specific law firm's website
4:15 Look beyond traditional law firms or paralegal roles
5:47 Find roles you're genuinely interested in
6:20 Leverage your USP and keep applying

[@tejiricousin6979]

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

[@GordonChung]

Glad that this helps :)

[@GordonChung]

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!

[@Tima-gr8ru]

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.

[@GordonChung]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TrustinHewhoknows]

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

[@bukolao632]

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

[@GordonChung]

Happy to hear that!

[@emmanueledaponte8693]

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

[@priyapandit3152]

So helpful! Thank you so much Gordon!

[@GordonChung]

No worries!

[@divagaur27]

really helpful. thank you!!

[@Giri_632]

Thanks Gordon! I got the job🥳

[@urvashishah1785]

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]

Glad that you found this useful!

[@bukolao632]

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.

[@annoying1314]

you are such a legend

[@DK-yz5xu]

Very informative , thanks and yes as usual perfect dressing.

[@GordonChung]

Appreciate your words!

[@jacobchewechishiba4294]

Great video!

[@GordonChung]

Thanks!

[@gibbsgille4929]

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

[@GordonChung]

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

[@abolee3598]

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

[@GordonChung]

Law support group, Taylor root, larbey evans

[@LS-tz5re]

Cheers Gordon, ya legend.

[@GordonChung]

🙏🏻

[@sanjivanishow8794]

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!

[@sandrasithole5869]

you're appreciated

[@GordonChung]

🙏

[@Ramiiii123]

Thank you so much!

[@GordonChung]

Hope it’s helpful.

[@Ramiiii123]

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

[@SerenitySphereExplorers]

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

[@mannonmberio3011]

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?

[@Charlie0311]

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]

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

[@TrustinHewhoknows]

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

[@syb7152]

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]

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]

@@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]

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]

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

[@GordonChung]

No worries

[@clc3296]

👍👍👍

[@GordonChung]

🙏🏻

[@BerniceVe-in9to]

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

[@anushkamanglani2643]

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

[@GordonChung]

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

[@depressedcheeseburger3598]

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

[@GordonChung]

😂😂 love that guy’s videos

[@SuperDarkspirits]

did you attend open days/law fairs, etc?

[@GordonChung]

Yes I attended lots of them before I got my TC

[@kanalifeuk]

Are you studying at the university of law before?

[@GordonChung]

No, I studied at bpp

[@towaikit6a]

You are from HK?

[@GordonChung]

Yes