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March 08,2009
Finding the Right Solicitor Training Contract for You: Food for Thought
So you're on your way to completing the academic
requirements, and now it's time to start looking for a
solicitor training
contract. Where do you start? How can you possibly choose between all
those firms? And once you've chosen, how can you convince them to take
you on? Give some thought to each of the following points and you'll be
well on your way to finding the right legal
training contract for you.
Why do you want to practice law?
We know, this sounds like a stupid question.
"Because I want to", right? Well, no. Law is one of the most
competitive fields out there. If you can produce a convincing answer to
this question you're one step ahead. Think about what first sparked your
interest in law, or what you like most about it. Maybe being a solicitor
was your childhood dream, or maybe it runs in the family. Whatever the case,
you need to show that you are passionate about the law. With all the
academic requirements and vocational training, becoming a solicitor is a
long-term project. To be offered a
law training contract you need to show
that you have the passion and the drive to see it through to the end.
Which kind of practice do you want to get into?
The work of solicitors is more varied than you might
think. There are a number of different settings in which solicitors work,
for example commercial, private or in-house practice. You should be aware
of the differences between the various settings, but if you're not, do some
research. Find out about the kind of role you might find yourself in if
you were to go for commercial practice, for example. Is this what you hoped for
when you embarked upon your law studies? If not, look into the other
options. Being aware of your preferences is ...
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