Q&A · Career Change

I'm currently a paralegal in a personal injury department, however I'm not sure this is an area I want to work in forever. I've done some research and insight days and I think the area I'm most interested in is family law. I'd love to qualify in that area. What can I do to get me from where I am to a training contract in family law?

Answered in Weekly Newsletter #10 · 12 July 2026

First things first, congratulations for securing a paralegal position and for doing the work to find out which area of law truly interests you. Having a genuine sense of where you want to end up is a great start. Here are a few tips:

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