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Title: 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
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