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Paralegal work: the key to a training contract or a career in its own right
There are many reasons to apply for a paralegal role after you graduate from your law degree or conversion course. We asked two graduates at FSP and a trainee solicitor at Mills & Reeve about the benefits of paralegal work and whether it can be a stepping stone to a training contract.
What is private client law? A guide for aspiring solicitors
Private client work is less deadline driven than transactional areas of practice – but always busy.
How to ace your pupillage interview: tips from qualified barristers
Find out about pupillage interview questions, pupillage interview advocacy exercises and more about pupillage interview preparation.
Preparing for training contract and vacation scheme interview questions
If you’ve been invited to an interview or assessment centre at a law firm you’ve already impressed graduate recruiters with your application. Now find out how to prepare for interviews and tackle taxing questions.
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.
What is real estate law? A guide for aspiring solicitors
There are plenty of opportunities for trainees to take on early responsibility working on real estate cases.
Successful CVs and covering letters for pupillage applications
Some chambers ask job-hunters seeking graduate careers as barristers to submit applications for pupillage in the form of a CV and covering letter.
What is technology law? A guide for aspiring solicitors
Technology progresses rapidly and lawyers must keep up to date with developments.
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.
What is sports law? A guide for aspiring solicitors
A glamorous area of practice for those with a keen interest in the subject matter.
Law application form questions: examples of how to answer the extracurricular activities question
‘What are your main interests, activities and pastimes? Please describe any related positions of responsibility you have held.’ Find out how to answer this typical training contract application form question about hobbies.
What is chancery law? A guide for aspiring barrister pupils
Chancery barristers tend to handle big-money disputes and complex legal cases.
