Different types of law firm
Not all law jobs are the same and being a solicitor at one type of law firm could be very different to being a solicitor at another. Here we outline the main different types of law firm that there are to help you get a clearer picture of the industry and perhaps clarify your thoughts [...]
TV programme inspires launch of legal apprenticeships
A Yorkshire law firm has launched a new legal apprenticeship which will enable school-leavers to train as lawyers without needing to attend university. One Guardian journalist called the move part of a “new mood of egalitarianism sweeping the profession”, coming about just as the cap on tuition fees is due to come off next year. [...]
‘Myths’ about solicitor training outside London highlighted
Recruitment site Targetjobs has spoken out about what it sees as the “myths” which abound about training to be a solicitor outside the capital. Firstly, it says that clients are not necessarily more prestigious in London and cites the example of the Co-Op’s buy-out of Somerfield which was handled by a regional law firm. At [...]
Law firms offering top wages for graduates
Law firms are in the top three amongst employers who offer the highest salaries for graduates, according to new research from High Fliers. The research found that the highest salaries are being offered by investment banks, followed by law firms and oil and energy companies. It also found that 50% of the roles advertised by investment [...]
Law Firms Demand Work Experience
New research has found that employers, including law firms, are increasingly demanding that jobseekers have practical work experience, as well as a degree. The research, published in January 2011 by High Fliers, found that two-thirds of employers say that graduates without work experience are unlikely to be successful when they apply for a job, and [...]
Paying for the Legal Practice Course
A Legal Practice Course (LPC) is a compulsory year-long training course which must be taken to become a qualified solicitor. LPCs are expensive and can cost over £10,000 plus living costs (and rent if you’re living away from home or will be paying board to your parents). There are a number of options for funding [...]
How Much Do Trainee Solicitors Earn?
The minimum training salary for trainee solicitors in England and Wales is set each year by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Each year the Authority sets two levels for minimum salaries for trainee solicitors undertaking their two-year training contract. In July this year, the SRA announced that the minimum salary would not rise but would [...]
Law Firms Offer Best Graduate Salaries
The most recent annual survey by the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) has found that law firms offer the highest graduate salaries. The survey found that the average salary for a graduate with a law firm is now £36,500. This is up £1,500 (4.3%) from £35,000 in 2009. The legal sector was also in the [...]
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