Remember that youdon’t need to read thisbookcover tocover togetmaximumbenefit from it – it all dependsonwhat pathyouchoose, either beforeyouopen The Handbook or as you read it. This diagram illustrates thebasicprocessof using The Handbook , from initial research toapplying for a job–althoughdon’t forget that any specific informationyouneed that isnot coveredby thechapters mentionedelsewhere in thediagram is likely tobe in themorespecialist chaptersof thebook. The colour scheme is thesameas thecolours used toseparateeachsectionof The Handbook .
First steps Learn about the legal profession and identify the career you want:
• Solicitor versus barrister (p10) • Alternative careers (p44) • The legal scene (p14) • Becoming a solicitor (p113) • The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (p110) • Becoming a barrister (p396)
Research Findoutmoreabout thequalificationsandworkexperienceyou will need for your chosenprofession, and learnabout different careersavailablewithin it:
• Career timetable (p13) • Work experience (whole section) • Postgraduate training (whole section) • Solicitor practice areas (p121) • Types of law firm (p119)
• Bar practice areas (p403) • Types of chambers (p400)
Launching your career Use The Handbook for details of how to apply for the right training contract or pupillage for you:
• Choosing where to apply (p26) • Application technique (p35) • Interview technique (p38)
• Getting the best careers advice (p21) • Trainingcontract directory (wholesection) • Pupillage directory (whole section)
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