THE LEGAL PROFESSION

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THE LEGAL PROFESSION

• LAW FOR NON LAW STUDENTS

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This presentation will cover

• The ways forward if you are considering becoming
  a solicitor or barrister
• What to do next
• How to apply
• CPE/GDL application form
• Funding your courses
• Sources for legal work experience
• Applying for legal work experience

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Solicitor

• Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE
• Legal Practice Course
• Training Contract

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Barrister

• Graduate Diploma In Law/CPE
• Bar Vocational Course
• Pupillage

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What to do next

• Apply for GDL/CPE
• Research the money
• Get legal work experience

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How to apply

• Apply to Central Applications Board
• Details on www.lawcabs.ac.uk
• Apply October 2008 2nd February 2009

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GDL/CPE Application Form

• Why the legal profession
• Career direction
• Career aspirations

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Funding Your Courses

• Local Education Authority
• Trusts and Charities
• Bank Loans
• Career Development Loan
• Law Society Bursary
• Law Firm Sponsorship
• Inns of Court Scholarship

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Legal Work Experience

• Formal
• Vacation schemes
• Current work
• Mini-pupillages
• Marshalling
• Informal
• Self organised work experience
• Voluntary work with firms
• Seasonal/casual work
• Work shadowing
• Employer visits

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Applying for Legal Work Experience

• Covering Letter
• Why solicitor/barrister
• Why the firm/chambers
• Why placement

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Useful Websites

• www.prospects.ac.uk
• www.lawsociety.org.uk
• www.lawgazette.co.uk
• www.barcouncil.org.uk
• www.legaleducation.org.uk
• Solicitor
• www.lawcareers.net
• www.solicitors-online.com
• Barrister
• www.barstandardsboard.org.uk
• www.pupillages.com