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.
You automatically have the right to work in the UK if: you're a British or Irish citizen. you have pre-settled or settled status from the EU Settlement Scheme - or you've applied and you're waiting for a decision. you have a family permit from the EU Settlement Scheme.
What is the Linklaters Training Contract? The Linklaters training contract is a structured two-year program that involves trainees rotating through four six-month seats or placements.
Most law firms recruit trainees up to two years in advance, so it's important to plan ahead. As an international student, you would require visa sponsorship from your Training Contract provider.
During a training contract, also referred to as a period of recognised training, you'll work at a law firm and gain hands on experience in a number of legal practice areas. Each period is known as a “seat” and last approximately six months each. You'll also have to tackle both contentious and non-contentious seats.
A training contract, or qualifying work experience (QWE), is a two-year period spent working at a law firm or other organisation that employs solicitors. It's one of the stages required to qualify as a solicitor.
A training contract is a compulsory period of practical training in a law firm for law graduates before they can qualify as a solicitor in the United Kingdom (UK), Ireland, Australia or Hong Kong, or as an advocate and solicitor in Singapore.
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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.
Typical accepted qualifications UCAS tariffA LevelAccess to HE diploma 104 BCC Overall pass: must include 45 credits at level 3, of which 15 must be at Merit or higher 96 CCC Overall pass: must include 45 credits at level 3, of which 15 must be at Merit or higher 64 DDE Overall pass: must include 45 credits at level 3 48 DD 3 more rows