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2025.08.25

[Recruit]Challenges, Growth & Goals – Life as a Paralegal in Japan: Interview with Laura Colombini, paralegal at AIL.

Meet Laura Colombini, paralegal at Araki International IP&Law (AIL). Akiko Araki – managing partner at AIL – interviews Laura, who talks about how it is working at a law firm in Japan, supporting clients, collaborating with attorneys, and ensuring cases run smoothly. She shares her personal journey—from her early interest in law and how she got her start, to the challenges she faced adapting to work in Japan’s legal environment. We walk through a typical day in her role, explore the dynamics of the team, and learn how she has grown professionally since joining. She also discusses opportunities for improvement in the profession and reveals her long-term career goals.

Watch this conversation to discover how our dedicated team members contribute to making AIL a trusted partner for businesses.
The video is available here.

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https://arakiplaw.com/recruit/ (only in Japanese)
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About Araki International IP&Law (“AIL”):
AIL is a unique law firm based in Japan with the vision of “making Japan and Japan related companies shine in the global marketplace”, focusing on cross-border transactions, technology and corporate matters. Our firm has been recognized by major legal medias such as Legal 500 and IAM.
https://arakiplaw.com/en/

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