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What is the legal practice course and do I need to take it?
The legal practice course (LPC) is one of the qualifications you can take to develop your practical skills and legal knowledge, and get a graduate job in law as a trainee solicitor.
Which law firms will fund your SQE preparation, LPC and PGDL course fees and pay maintenance costs?
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.
Your application timeline: key dates for getting hired as a pupil barrister
Discover what to do when in order to successfully apply for conversion courses, the Bar course and pupillage.
Law application form questions: examples of how to answer the ‘why commercial law?’ question
'Why are you interested in a career in commercial law?'. Get help, examples and tips on how to answer this typical training contract application form question about below.
The top skills you need to be a barrister
We asked barristers, students and careers experts what it takes to be a good barrister. Explore the skills they told us you need – plus how to develop them.
The graduate’s guide to creating the perfect LinkedIn profile
Building a strong LinkedIn profile page is the first step towards using the online network to find job opportunities (or be found for jobs) and to grow your professional network. We guide you through what you need to include and how you should approach each section.
‘What is an internship and how do I get one?’ Your FAQs answered
From ‘What is an internship?’ to when to do an internship and other questions, discover everything you need to know and where to find out more.
When do graduate scheme applications open and when is the best time to apply?
Find out when graduate job deadlines are, plus when to apply to be in with the best chance of getting a place on a graduate scheme starting in the autumn after you finish your degree.
Help! I'm struggling to find a job after graduation
It's easy to get disheartened if you're struggling to find work after finishing at university. Read on for tips on how to structure your graduate job hunt and whether you can claim Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) or Universal Credit in the meantime.
I have a degree, now what?
If you don't know what career you want when you graduate, you may have more options than you think. There are many jobs you can do with any degree background in areas such as law, finance, IT and management.
A £60,000 starting salary and other reasons to work at TPP
TPP is hiring for a number of roles. Software developer Annelie, business analyst Kieran and recruiter Olivia explain why you don’t necessarily need experience to apply and give insights into working life.
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How to become a barrister
What is the route to qualifying as a barrister in England and Wales? What if you haven't got a law degree? And how long will it take? We explain everything you need to know about qualifying as a barrister, finding pupillage vacancies and working life at the Bar.
