The Law Apprenticeships Guide 2019

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Apprenticeship

University

Duration

Eighteen months for the intermediate apprenticeship, 24-30 months for the paralegal apprenticeship and six years for the solicitor apprenticeship.

Undergraduate university degrees usually last three to four years.

Apprenticeship

University

Work experience

Full-time work in a law firm or the legal department of another company or organisation.

Optional work placements and internships – students interested in law should apply for work experience at law firms.

Apprenticeship

University

Social life

As an apprentice working and studying full time, you may miss out on some of the social opportunities that come with going to university, such as the chance to meet new friends among students your age from all over the world, participate in memorable extracurricular activities and enjoy the party and music scenes which are part of the university experience. However, offices often have great socialising cultures too, with plenty of activities to get involved with, and you are bound to make new friends as you meet people at the firm.

The opportunities for socialising at university are fantastic. From the societies covering everything from political debating to cheerleading, to inexpensive union nights and house parties, to the thriving music and arts scenes at most universities, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Apprenticeship

University

Career prospects

The ultimate destination for law apprentices and university graduates is the same – a career as a solicitor, legal executive or paralegal.

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