Students
Paralegalling
Paralegaling is sometimes a way of earning money to pay for the LPC, or to gain legal experience. More recently, it has become a popular choice for LPC graduates whilst they look for a training contract.
Finding a training contract
Finding a contract can be a difficult and daunting experience: competition for training places is fierce - so where do you start?
Financial planning
The majority of students face debts on completion of an undergraduate degree. However, junior lawyers must also complete 1-2 years' additional training on top with no guarantee of finding work immediately afterwards.
Students and Pro bono
A large number of the JLD student members contribute their time and skills to pro bono projects. These projects might be local or national, organised by individuals or by the LPC provider or University.
Dealing with debt
Perhaps one of the most difficult hurdles to overcome to qualify as a solicitor is debt and financial hardship. This is a problem which faces all of us, and is something that shows no sign of disappearing.
Costs and funding
The total cost of qualifying as a solicitor or barrister is quite considerable, and prospective entrants to either profession are advised to investigate potential sources of funding available at each stage of qualification.
Financial matters
Student and Trainee Debt is an issue which the JLD lobbies and campaigns on. We continue to represent the view that the current cost of training and the debt which trainees face coming out of their education is one of the biggest barriers to entry into the profession.
Vacation placements
Vacation placements are an ideal way to find out whether the law is right for you and the type of firm that will suit you best. If reading law at university you should try and secure a scheme during the summer before your final year. If reading other subjects you should apply for a scheme during the summer following your third year.