Training Contract With A 2.2 In California
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What's involved in a Gowling WLG training contract? Once you're on board, you'll spend two years developing practical legal skills and soaking in invaluable knowledge from colleagues across our firm, all whilst earning a competitive salary and getting to enjoy a range of exciting opportunities along the way.
However, there are ways to show this without completing a vacation scheme. You can show your dedication to law by completing legal work experience, for instance, by shadowing a qualified lawyer or getting involved in pro bono work. If you're at university, your university might have a mooting society.
Your training will enable you to understand the practical implications of the law and develop the skills you'll need as a solicitor. The period of recognised training is normally two years full time, but it can be reduced if you have relevant previous legal experience.
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We've designed our vacation schemes to give you an immersive experience, showing you first-hand what it takes to succeed in the legal world. Held annually, our schemes take place at both our London and Birmingham offices. You will get to sit in one of our core practice areas and be immersed in a range of legal work.
10 top tips on how to secure a training contract Make sure you're well-rounded. Get a good mark in first year. Apply for first year schemes. Attend networking events. Apply for vacation schemes. Don't apply for too many vacation schemes. Keep up to date with commercial events. Enjoy your vacation scheme.
Steve McKersie is the chief executive officer of Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP and co-chair of the firm's international board. As CEO, Steve is responsible for leading the development and implementation of Gowling WLG's strategic direction.
Yes, but any offer will depend on the firm successfully obtaining a work permit for you. If you are successful in securing a training contract, Debevoise will offer assistance to obtain the necessary work permits and visas.
A vacation scheme is a period of work experience offered by a law firm to students looking to experience what life is like as a solicitor. But it's not your stereotypical coffee-making, photocopying work-experience placement.
Length of a period of recognised training If a trainee works for less than 32 hours during a week we would consider this a part time period of recognised training and the trainee will be expected to complete more than the minimum two year requirement.
