Training Contract For Barrister In Queens
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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 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.
You also have the option to do a degree in any subject and complete a Graduate Diploma in Law afterwards. Once you've graduated, you need to complete: the Bar Professional Training Course which takes one year. a year of practical training called a pupillage.
You must study and train for at least six years full time, and competition for training opportunities is high. Try to find out as much as you can about what a career in the law is like by: talking to solicitors, for example at careers fairs. applying for work experience.
How Long Does it Take to Become a Barrister? It can take up to five years to become a fully qualified barrister if you take the 'traditional route' – including three years to complete a qualifying law degree at university, one year to complete a bar course and a one-year pupillage.
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.
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.
Employed barristers can expect to earn from £90,000 to in excess of £150,000.
What qualifications do you need to be a barrister? An undergraduate degree in law (LLB Law). This is equivalent to a BA or BSc. If you studied a non-law undergraduate degree, then you will need to study a conversion course.
Passing the bar exam for aspiring barristers is a lengthy and demanding process that should not be taken on lightly as only those who persevere and get very high marks usually make it through to the end.
