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.
The short answer is YES, it is possible to become a lawyer without going to university, especially if you are looking to qualify as a solicitor in the UK.
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.
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.
Application process: Online application form, Watson Glaser Test, pre-recorded Video Interview, Assessment Day. Eligibility: Our Training Contract is open to penultimate year law students, final year law and non-law students and graduates.
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.
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.
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.
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