{"id":2243,"date":"2023-07-27T14:33:52","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T04:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.vetting.com\/?p=2243"},"modified":"2025-05-23T20:42:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T10:42:46","slug":"what-background-checks-are-run-in-the-legal-sector-and-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.vetting.com\/what-background-checks-are-run-in-the-legal-sector-and-why\/","title":{"rendered":"What background checks are run in the legal sector? And why?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">With all its niches and nuances, it\u2019s well understood that the vocation of law is demanding &#8211; of energy, of time, of expertise. One of the <em>most <\/em>important steps to take in legal onboarding is thorough background checks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">After all, the last thing you want is a phoney lawyer in a courtroom, right? Or a paralegal selling secrets, or a compromised employee stealing intellectual property?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Everyone<\/em> working in the legal sector should undergo checks before starting their position &#8211; lawyers, administrators, consultants, messengers, judges etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6617\" height=\"4411\" data-attachment-id=\"2247\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.vetting.com\/what-background-checks-are-run-in-the-legal-sector-and-why\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-7876299\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-7876299.jpg?fit=6617%2C4411&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"6617,4411\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pexels-karolina-grabowska-7876299\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-7876299.jpg?fit=6617%2C4411&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-7876299.jpg?resize=6617%2C4411&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-7876299.jpg?w=6617&amp;ssl=1 6617w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-7876299.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-7876299.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-7876299.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-7876299.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-7876299.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sup>Image: Pexels<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Now that we know who we\u2019re screening, let\u2019s dig into why.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Here are four huge reasons to run background checks in law:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-arial-font-family has-custom-font\" style=\"font-family:Arial\"><strong>1.<\/strong> <strong>Verify your candidate\u2019s qualifications<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s never been easier to falsify a document or obtain a fake degree. In fact, just ask Alex Pinnock. He ordered a legal qualification online from Charleston Stuart University in South Carolina, a website that provides \u2018degrees\u2019 based on \u2018recognition of prior learning<a href=\"https:\/\/9now.nine.com.au\/a-current-affair\/fake-lawyer-alexander-stuart-pinnock-aka-alec-stuart-spared-jail-time-after-paid-thousands-by-clients\/594aeb89-8706-4850-96a9-13967b5ead6b\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">He passed as a lawyer by walking confidently into courtrooms, taking on clients, and issuing subpoenas<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-11932817\/How-Alexander-Pinnock-faked-career-lawyers-phoney-degree.html\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a> &#8211; but you know who he couldn\u2019t have fooled?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">VETTING.com. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/vetting.com\/checks\/qualification-checks\">Qualification Checks<\/a> verify certifications from hundreds of institutions globally, and would have flagged his phoney degree right away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6720\" height=\"4480\" data-attachment-id=\"2251\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.vetting.com\/what-background-checks-are-run-in-the-legal-sector-and-why\/pexels-kindel-media-7714795\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-kindel-media-7714795.jpg?fit=6720%2C4480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"6720,4480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pexels-kindel-media-7714795\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-kindel-media-7714795.jpg?fit=6720%2C4480&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-kindel-media-7714795.jpg?resize=6720%2C4480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-kindel-media-7714795.jpg?w=6720&amp;ssl=1 6720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-kindel-media-7714795.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-kindel-media-7714795.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-kindel-media-7714795.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-kindel-media-7714795.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-kindel-media-7714795.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sup>Image: Pexels<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-arial-font-family has-custom-font\" style=\"font-family:Arial\"><strong>2. Mitigate risk to your organisation<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">When we think of corporate risk, many people think of financial threats, however physical safety and reputational risks are also important factors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Criminal history checks are recommended so employers can make informed hiring decisions. While a criminal history may not disqualify your candidate from the running (by law, the offence must be relevant to the role to preclude them), organisations have a responsibility to run these checks and maintain a safe working environment for employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6016\" height=\"4016\" data-attachment-id=\"2253\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.vetting.com\/what-background-checks-are-run-in-the-legal-sector-and-why\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8111863\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8111863.jpg?fit=6016%2C4016&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"6016,4016\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8111863\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8111863.jpg?fit=6016%2C4016&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8111863.jpg?resize=6016%2C4016&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8111863.jpg?w=6016&amp;ssl=1 6016w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8111863.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8111863.jpg?resize=1536%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8111863.jpg?resize=2048%2C1367&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8111863.jpg?resize=1200%2C801&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8111863.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sup>Image: Pexels<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Having flashbacks to drawn-out, hassle filled checks of the past? Don\u2019t worry, VETTING.com prioritises a user-friendly experience. Our forms are designed to make it as easy and simple as possible, with the fastest possible turnaround.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/vetting.com\/checks\/dbs-police-checks\">DBS Checks<\/a> in the UK, to <a href=\"https:\/\/vetting.com\/checks\/police-checks\">Police Checks<\/a> in Australia, to <a href=\"https:\/\/vetting.com\/checks\/international-checks\">International Criminal History Checks<\/a>, VETTING.com has you covered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-arial-font-family has-custom-font\" style=\"font-family:Arial\"><strong>3. Ensure your candidate\u2019s experience is genuine and positive<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Another thing you want to be sure of when hiring in the legal sector is your candidate\u2019s professional experience. Their qualifications may be legitimate, but how do they conduct themself at work? Were they fired from a previous position? Will they be an asset or a liability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">These questions can be answered in a <a href=\"https:\/\/vetting.com\/reference-software\">Digital Reference Check<\/a>. In a VETTING.com Reference check, the candidate submits their referees\u2019 information in a simple form, then their referee is contacted by email. The referee confirms the information relating to the position is correct or advises of discrepancies, and answers relevant questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">With VETTING.com, the average turnaround time is just 27hrs from request to result! Additionally, our fraud algorithm is primed to alert you to any suspicious activity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3780\" height=\"881\" data-attachment-id=\"2256\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.vetting.com\/what-background-checks-are-run-in-the-legal-sector-and-why\/tick-cross-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Tick-cross.jpeg?fit=3780%2C881&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3780,881\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;mary&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1690464769&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Tick cross - 1&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Tick cross &amp;#8211; 1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Tick-cross.jpeg?fit=3780%2C881&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Tick-cross.jpeg?resize=3780%2C881&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Tick-cross.jpeg?w=3780&amp;ssl=1 3780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Tick-cross.jpeg?resize=768%2C179&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Tick-cross.jpeg?resize=1536%2C358&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Tick-cross.jpeg?resize=2048%2C477&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Tick-cross.jpeg?resize=1200%2C280&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Tick-cross.jpeg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-arial-font-family has-custom-font\" style=\"font-family:Arial\"><strong>4. Simplify the onboarding process<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know you can design <a href=\"https:\/\/vetting.com\/checks\/custom-checks\">Custom Checks<\/a> with VETTING.com? That\u2019s right, you can create a check entirely tailored to you, capturing <em>exactly<\/em> the information you need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">These are a fantastic way to streamline onboarding, gather important information and reduce paperwork. The data will be kept right alongside your candidates\u2019 other onboarding background checks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-arial-font-family has-custom-font\" style=\"font-family:Arial\"><strong>Let\u2019s wrap it up<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Facts are facts. Background checks are an effective means of risk mitigation, whether the risk be financial, reputational or physical.&nbsp;<br>Want to simplify your background checking process? Request a demo with VETTING.com today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts is-style-stacked alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__inner has-columns has-3-columns has-responsive-columns has-sixteen-to-nine-image has-large-gutter\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.vetting.com\/uber-dbs-check-requirements-enhanced-dbs-private-hire-drivers\/\" class=\"bg-cover bg-center-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Design-sans-titre.png)\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__content\"><time datetime=\"\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__date\">June 1, 2026<\/time><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.vetting.com\/uber-dbs-check-requirements-enhanced-dbs-private-hire-drivers\/\" alt=\"Enhanced DBS Checks for Uber, Bolt &amp; other Private Hire Drivers &#8211; what you need to know &amp; how to apply.\">Enhanced DBS Checks for Uber, Bolt &amp; other Private Hire Drivers &#8211; what you need to know &amp; how to apply.<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__excerpt\">If you&#039;re planning to become an Uber driver, Bolt driver or work &hellip; <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__item\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.vetting.com\/enhanced-dbs-check-time\/\" class=\"bg-cover bg-center-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/blog.vetting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-27-2026-12_30_15-PM.png)\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__content\"><time datetime=\"\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-posts__date\">May 27, 2026<\/time><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.vetting.com\/enhanced-dbs-check-time\/\" alt=\"Enhanced DBS checks. Everything you need to know.\">Enhanced DBS checks. 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