The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Paralegal / Legal Assistant
0-1 year of experienceSkills to master
- Legal research basics, document management, attention to detail, understanding of legal terminology.
You're ready to move on when
- Can efficiently organise and retrieve legal documents.
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and accuracy in legal work.
- Can follow complex instructions and procedures precisely.
- 2
Marketing Administrator / Coordinator
1-2 years of experienceSkills to master
- Understanding of marketing processes, project coordination, communication with creative teams, managing deadlines.
You're ready to move on when
- Familiar with the lifecycle of a marketing campaign.
- Can communicate effectively with creative and campaign teams.
- Has experience managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- 3
Compliance Assistant (non-legal field)
1-2 years of experienceSkills to master
- Adherence to regulations, auditing processes, risk identification, documentation standards.
You're ready to move on when
- Demonstrated ability to apply rules and regulations consistently.
- Experience with internal audits or quality checks.
- Understands the concept of risk mitigation and reporting.


