The Kayla Konnection

McKayla (a.k.a Kayla) is a dedicated and accomplished artist, Certified Paralegal and aspiring intellectual property solicitor from Seattle, Washington. She now lives in London, UK. During her education, she developed a keen interest in the complexities of legal matters and a passion for blogging.

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Through her blog, The Kayla Konnection, McKayla provides insightful and valuable content for legal professionals and aspiring attorneys. The blog features several special sections:

• Konversations: Insights into legal news and recent developments in the fields of intellectual property and fashion law.

• Konsultations: Practical advice on building a professional wardrobe, applying to law school, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a busy schedule.

• Day in the Life: Honest exposés on McKayla's experiences with legal work and law school, including applications and taking the LSAT.

• Resources: Helpful PDFs with links to affordable LSAT prep, case brief and memorandum outlines, legal research outlets, and more.

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Legal Education

 

• Post-Graduate Diploma of Law, Leeds Beckett University (January 2025)

  • Studied and wrote legal briefs for Criminal Law, Torts, Public Law, Property Law, European Law, Equity and Trusts, and Contracts.

  • Delivered effective hypothetical-based exams, engaged in legal debates through weekly group discussions, and researched and analyzed case law and statutes.

  • Extensively used LexisNexis and Westlaw to complete assignments.

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• Paralegal Certification, Boston University, USA (August 2020)

  • Completed courses in Real Estate Law, Business Law, Probate, Family Law, Litigation, Legal Research, Writing, and Reasoning.

  • Trained in Westlaw, LexisNexis, Clio Legal Practice Management, firm administration, and organization.

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