My previous articles were about working out if you really want to become a solicitor through exploring your skills and researching areas of legal practice. In order to obtain that training contract work experience is vital to showcase your commitment and enthusiasm and put your groundwork into practice.
Hints for Work Experience
- Use any contacts you may have.
Does a family member or friend work in a law firm in any capacity? In my firm many work experience people start through personal relationships with the employees. One even got offered a job at the end of his week.
- If you are at University get to know your careers service people.
They should have links and contacts with local law firms and could arrange this for you. A girl who had work experience at my firm had it organised by her careers tutor due to her initiative in pushing for it.
