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Lauren Alston

About Lauren Alston

Candidate Attorney by day and food blogger by night, Lauren specialises in conveyancing at Araujo Attorneys in Umhlanga, South Africa. She is working her way through the professional trenches of articles to be admitted as an attorney. Her food reviews and favourite recipes are the perfect creative outlet to balance the long hours and stress of the legal profession.

Ceding your articles: Jumping ship or broadening horizons?

May 18, 2020 by Lauren Alston 2 Comments

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Ed: 'Articles' refers to a 2-3 year internship done in the legal and accounting professions in some countries, which is required to obtain a certain qualification (e.g. attorney or chartered accountant). It’s the ultimate taboo. Attorneys and accountants alike quake at the very mention of the phrase “ceding my articles." It goes against everything we have been told and all … [Read more...] about Ceding your articles: Jumping ship or broadening horizons?

Defining your niche: The big question for young attorneys

April 18, 2020 by Lauren Alston 2 Comments

Defining your niche as a young attorney

“Can I call you to bail me out of jail?” and “what type of law do you want to specialize in?” These are the two most frequently asked questions I get after explaining that I am a Candidate Attorney. The first question is easily answered (of course I can) but the second question - defining your niche - is slightly more daunting. Much like choosing what to study, some people … [Read more...] about Defining your niche: The big question for young attorneys

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