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.
A training contract is a route to qualify as a Solicitor in England and Wales where you undertake a two-year placement as a trainee solicitor. Under the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route, this two-year period counts as Qualifying Work Experience (QWE).
How to make your training contract applications stand out Think about what makes you, uniquely you. Be ruthless -- edit or delete any generic statements. Mention your previous interactions with the firm, no matter how small. Deploy all your hard work on building commercial awareness.
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.
In a cover letter for a training contract, highlight your commitment to pursuing a career in law, your understanding of the firm's area of practice, and how the training contract fits into your career plan. Be clear about why you see yourself as a part of that specific firm in the long term.
Seat is essentially just the code word for "department" in the training-contract world. As you embark on your training contract, you'll rotate through a number of different departments within the law firm that's training you. Each department you work in is known as a "seat".