As mentioned in my last blog post of 1 June, we are now entering the final stages of training contract recruitment in the larger commercial firms for 2018.
If you wish to apply for a training contract in these firms, remembering that these organisations are likely to pay your LPC fees, now is the time to start deciding who to apply for.
31 July has traditionally been the most popular closing date for these commercial law firms, but since the revision of the Voluntary Code for Recruitment of Trainee Solicitors last year, various dates throughout June and July appear more frequently in the list of deadlines on Lawcareers.net
My advice would be to check the closing date list once you have drawn up a list of firms to apply to, just to make sure you don't miss a deadline by assuming it's the end of July.
Target Jobs Law also publishes a list of closing dates.
If you're interested in applying for the Government Legal Service applications open on 1 July and close on 29 July. They will pay LPC or BPTC fees provided you haven't already started the course.
Remember that training contract applications can't be dashed off at the last minute, if you want to make a good impression. It's essential to start early and take your time. I would always suggest quality of applications over quantity every time.
Here, at Careers and Employability, at the University of Chester, we are only too happy to check applications from Chester students, whether it's a CV and covering letter or a form.
As a Chester graduate, you can continue to use our services free of charge for 3 years after graduation. Please get in touch with us - careers@chester.ac.uk
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