Life of a Law Graduate | How I got my first job as a Paralegal |

Hi guys!
I hope you enjoy this video on how I got my first job! I know this is a highly requested video and I included the email I drafted as well as the email I received from the law firm
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[@lesetjamokonyama1208]

I'm so glad I found your channel 😭 I'm doing my final year in Legal assistance and this is useful ♥️

[@legaltalkwithshazzy]

Thank you so much Lesetja ♥️

[@kamogeloreinet3508]

🙏🙏great! I actually wanted to ask you the questions “how did you start ?did you actually consider volunteering for legal experience first ?” Well I got the answers thank you 😊 it was great being with you today at the Paralegals seminar✨

[@legaltalkwithshazzy]

Thank you! It was great meeting you as well ☺️

[@barbaradutoit83]

Hey Shaz .... Loved your video!!! Miss you tons xxxx

[@legaltalkwithshazzy]

Thank you Barbie!! Miss you loads!!! 🥰🥰

[@lamezemostert5834]

Absolutely love her !!!!!!

[@RebbsB]

Thank you shaz..im about to take the same journey

[@legaltalkwithshazzy]

All the best ✨♥️

[@AsandaChili.]

Thank you!🙋🏽‍♀️❤️

[@legaltalkwithshazzy]

You’re welcome ♥️

[@snegugungcobo]

At some universities, a paralegal course is completed within 3 years, is it any different from the course you did for one year? Thank you for the information that you are sharing on this channel, it is really informative and eye-opening. You are appreciated this side😘🙏

[@legaltalkwithshazzy]

Hi Snegugu, So with that it depends on what the university is offering in terms of scope of work as well as the qualification level, most one year courses are for a certification qualification and most 3 year courses are for a diploma qualification 😄 The one I did was for a Certification qualification with the South African school of law, but I had the intention of doing my LLB immediately after

[@cyxxty5522]

Heyy shazz, ive complete my paralegal diploma at UJ wabo nou im doing the llb here at unisa. I hear that there wont b exams for the FAC1503 (accounting) module just gang assignments like 7 i think, is that true. I dont know if u still remember when u did your 1st year llb unisa??

[@legaltalkwithshazzy]

Hey hey Yoh PTSD with that module hey 😅 So I’m not too sure what the latest announcements will be with regards to the exams and I remember writing the exam for FAC1503 in first year. But if they will be doing assignments that makes it easier.

[@cyxxty5522]

@@legaltalkwithshazzy I hope it's just assignments too hey, because yohhh💔😂. Alright thank u✨

[@lerato98]

I have diploma in law do i qualify

[@legaltalkwithshazzy]

Yes, You may apply for legal secretary or paralegal positions with a law Diploma and you can then do essentially the same work as a Paralegal or legal secretary

[@khathum5565]

God is great all the time 🙏🫶🏿🫶🏿❤️

[@legaltalkwithshazzy]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@bharbieb368]

heyy shaz , does being a paralegal have a good salary and how much is it? i saw a guy saying he earns 6 figures because he is a freelance paralegal

[@legaltalkwithshazzy]

Well it depends on where you work, I know some paralegals who earn really good money and some that don’t

[@thatomatukane3946]

More story times please 🔥🔥🔥

[@freddymathekga8018]

I would actually like to have a conversation with you on your style of finding law firms to send emails to. Please, you don’t mind, share how we can communicate 😅, if that’s okay with you.

[@legaltalkwithshazzy]

Hi Freddy you can can send me a message on Instagram it’s @shazzy_law

[@tiisetsoaphane9428]

Hi glad I found you. Please continue with more videos. Im on the same journey as we speak and im here for the lessons. Can I ask why did you leave the firm?

[@legaltalkwithshazzy]

Hi there 😊 I left for economic reasons 😅

[@otengkekae9161]

Hey shaz How long did you volunteer before getting the job?

[@legaltalkwithshazzy]

I volunteered for about a month 😅

[@lamezemostert5834]

Thank you for your advice! This definitely is helpful

[@legaltalkwithshazzy]

Thank you soooo much I’m glad you enjoyed the video ❤

[@dineomonica]

Hi Shazzy😃 can an LLB student do paralegal work without a specific qualification for paralegal?

[@legaltalkwithshazzy]

Hi Dineo 😄 Yes absolutely you can, you don’t need to specifically be a Paralegal to do Paralegal work especially if you are already studying towards an LLB 😁

[@dineomonica]

@@legaltalkwithshazzy oh great stuff. I'll look into that one. Thank you so much

[@karabosreality8676]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@EmmanuelMugodo]

What is the entry level salary for paralegal

[@legaltalkwithshazzy]

The salary levels of a Paralegal in South Africa can vary depending on a number of factors, including the industry, level of experience, location, and size of the organization. Ideally, Entry-level Paralegal salary can range from around R80,000 to R180,000 per year. Which translates to between 6700 and 15 000 so I took the average and used that as a start

[@EmmanuelMugodo]

Thanks you

[@stephanieanunwa9597]

hi can i become a paralegal, with a diploma in law from unisa?

[@legaltalkwithshazzy]

Hi Stephanie Yes, You may apply for legal secretary or paralegal positions with a law Diploma

[@stephanieanunwa9597]

@@legaltalkwithshazzy thanks

[@jbreezejehtro]

I love this video.🙏🏾🫂🫂

[@legaltalkwithshazzy]

Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏽🙏🏽