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This is Charlie Lane - Trainee at Covington

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Why did you apply to Covington vacation scheme?  There are three main reasons why I applied to Covington. First is the firm’s unique practice mix stemming from Covington’s regulatory expertise. W

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A day in the life of Dumitha - A Trainee at Covington

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Departments to date: Project Development and Finance; Dispute Resolution University: Durham University; BPP Law School (Waterloo); BPP Law School (Holborn) Degree: Music (BA); GDL; LPC

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Meet Deniz - A Trainee at Covington

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I was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, before moving to London at nineteen to study LLB Law at Queen Mary University of London. I went to an American high school in Istanbul, where I was allowed t

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How much will you earn as a trainee solicitor?

Salaries

Each summer we survey leading law firms about their trainee solicitor starting salaries. See our 2024 results below... just make sure you think about the whole package (size of firm, type of clients, areas of practice, quality of training) before applying.

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Which law firms will fund your SQE preparation, LPC and PGDL course fees and pay maintenance costs?

Training and progression

Do law firms really pay for the SQE and the other routes to qualify as a solicitor? Yes, many do. We list the top firms offering sponsorship for your postgraduate law studies from 2024 onwards and also point to other sources of funding, including scholarships and loans.

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