No matter what year of your degree you are in there is plenty to occupy your time in 2017 if you want to get started with planning your legal career. So, don't delay - start today.
First Year students - now is the time to apply for Insight Days designed by Law firms specifically for you as first year students. It gives you the opportunity to spend a day at a large commercial Law firm to see if that environment is right for you.
Go to Student Ladder and Employment 4 Students to find details of the Law firms involved.
Second Year students - you need to be aware that Work Placement or Vacation Scheme application deadlines are coming up fast at the end of January or February 2017. Have a look at the list of closing dates on Lawcareers.net and decide which, if any, of the larger firms you'd like to apply to.
Work Placements in the larger commercial firms usually last for one or two weeks during Easter or Summer 2017 and they are paid! You can also apply for other work placements in smaller firms. You probably won't get paid but the experience gained could be just as valuable and you will be adding useful contacts at the same time.
If you are a second year opting for Work Based Learning in May 2017, why not look for opportunities at home to carry out your 5 week placement? You can search for local firms at Find a Solicitor
Final Year students - you can still apply for Work Placements as well as Training Contracts. Check training contract deadlines on Lawcareers.net
The Pupillage Gateway is now open for applications until Tuesday 7 February. You can apply for up to 12 pupillages through the Gateway plus those which you apply for directly to Chambers. If you are hoping to start the BPTC in September 2017, this applies to you!
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