How much do training contracts pay UK?
Trainee solicitors at a leading law firm in London can expect to be paid £40,000-55,000 per year, and trainees outside of London can expect to be paid £25,000-£35,000 per year. These are rough figures and will vary by type and size of the firm.
Is it easy to get a law training contract?
There are around 5,500 training contracts available every year. Looking at numbers alone, you have an 18.3% chance of getting a training contract.
Is training contract legal?
A training contract in law is a two-year training period carried out in a law firm or in-house in a large organisation by law graduates pursuing a career as a solicitor. This period of recognised training is regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulatory Authority (SRA).
Which pays more barrister or solicitor?
Solicitors have a more stable income but the top barristers get paid more than most top solicitors; although the average solicitor may be paid more. Add to that the one year barristers have to spend in pupillage/deviling and the risks of taking the barrister path are higher.
Should I do LPC without training?
Taking the Legal Practice Course (LPC) without already having secured a training contract is a risk that many candidates take every year. If you can see a weakness in your CV, it should be possible to strengthen it while you study the LPC so that you have improved by the time you next apply for a training contract.
How long is training contract?
two years
Basically, a training contract is the step between your academic life and your life as a qualified solicitor. Most training contracts are taken on a full-time basis and last two years.
Are there any law firms that offer in house training?
When on the hunt for a training contract, it’s not just the big name law firms you can consider. There are also in-house legal teams that offer law school graduates a coveted training contract. There are over 20,000 in-house lawyers in the UK, and the company they work for generally dictates the legal work that they carry out.
What do you need to know about BBC in house training contract?
Alternatively, the BBC’s in-house training contract involves one seat on IP law, a commercial seat and a seat with the rights, legal and business affairs team. In-house lawyers must also be able to work with contracts and have a good knowledge of employment law. They must also ensure that a company sticks to the rules in its day-to-day operation.
Where can I find solicitors for house training contracts?
There are too many to list on this page as the jobs are usually done by region e.g Derbyshire Housing Services, Mid Sussex Housing, East Kent Housing. As I said above sports teams often need solicitors.
How to get a law training contract with allaboutlaw?
Find a law training contract with AllAboutLaw and start your career as a solicitor. Before you jump in and start submitting applications, think about what kind of law firm you would like to work for. You’ll need to consider everything from the location and the size of the firm to the salary on offer and the range of practice areas they work in.