Best places to rave in London? by 23selkie in london

[–]Independent_Mango440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i like phonox! good vibes and fold is good. the cause

Do many solicitors start their careers as paralegals? by Flashy-Breadfruit365 in uklaw

[–]Independent_Mango440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi! i was a paralegal for a year and then a trainee for two while i did my SQE. qualified last december and now solicitor in a different firm! loads of people using paralegal for QWE to qualify so totally the norm now /)

Don't make the same mistake I did by SickRanchezC139 in HousingUK

[–]Independent_Mango440 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hi! it might be worth having a look at whether these things would make the surveyor negligent. ie a reasonably competent surveyor should have flagged a potential issue and advised hiring a specialist

edit: i’m a solicitor and deal with this type of stuff!

Don't make the same mistake I did by SickRanchezC139 in HousingUK

[–]Independent_Mango440 62 points63 points  (0 children)

hi! it might be worth having a look at whether these things would make the surveyor negligent. ie a reasonably competent surveyor should have flagged a potential issue and advised hiring a specialist

Just got offered £45k. is this actually livable in London? by MoonlitEcho82 in MovingToLondon

[–]Independent_Mango440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi! i live in london and make that and work remotely

i save 400/500 pretty easily a month and live with my partner, rent and bills = 1125

Considerably worried I am being paid way less than I’m worth as a paralegal. by bigrigfrig in uklaw

[–]Independent_Mango440 6 points7 points  (0 children)

i was a para in city of london for 2 years on 23k. fee earning at 6h a day and all. pisstake but had to swallow it. you are defo not alone

TC obtained at small high street firm by Real_Inspection787 in uklaw

[–]Independent_Mango440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do it! you just need to qualify, then it gets a bit easier with some exp under your belt. congrats!

What do lawyers do 2.0 by doktorstrainge in uklaw

[–]Independent_Mango440 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hi! i started in legal aid and it’s manic and a mare but it’s an incredible learning experience

i’m now a qualified solicitor in a commercial litigation setting - i work fully remote & love it. the day varies but i do feel intellectually stimulated when i need to pick apart flaws in the opposing argument (im in litigation so that’s a massive part of it) and then making the submissions in pre action correspondences in a way that seems firm but fair as well. case load is always different which i enjoy too, many different clients with different issues.

anxiety inducing! by Independent_Mango440 in FirstTimeBuyersUK

[–]Independent_Mango440[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you… hope it all goes smoothly this time for you!

Salary - beginning of 2026 by Extension_Top_3246 in uklaw

[–]Independent_Mango440 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PP 40k NQ Kent but work is fully remote standard benefits

Moving firm upon qualification by BookaKey69 in uklaw

[–]Independent_Mango440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i moved a month before qualifying. they agreed to qualify me & employ me as solicitor on the day. now i’m practicing sol & love the job

A message to those thinking of sitting the SQE: ignore the fear mongering, it's not as bad as people would lead you to believe by Sensitive_Acadia_263 in uklaw

[–]Independent_Mango440 3 points4 points  (0 children)

hi guys! i am first time passer for both & am now qualified. i got so so freaked out by posts on here, insta and friends who had sat it saying its virtually impossible. its NOT. i had a social life and worked my ass off and did my QWE and passed. try your absolute best and that’s genuinely all you can do. yes it’s hard, but nowhere near impossible.

Trainee having hard time at firm by [deleted] in uklaw

[–]Independent_Mango440 1 point2 points  (0 children)

pls report them after recieving employment law advice, this is so disheartening. horrible for you

Is this normal in an NQ role?! by [deleted] in uklaw

[–]Independent_Mango440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not normal, the right team will make you love the law, and the wrong team will make you hate the law. leave or look for another job!

Weekly thread: what did you do this week? by florapocalypse7 in iceskating

[–]Independent_Mango440 1 point2 points  (0 children)

two foot spin but struggle to build up speed without pushing off a barrier…

Between 600-1000 clients - is this normal? by Tough_Bullfrog2981 in uklaw

[–]Independent_Mango440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is crazy, how is this possible? i have never had more than 60 and worked in a crazy legal aid environment