Training Contract With Lpc In Suffolk
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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.
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.
First-year trainee salaries in regional law firms range from £28,000 to £40,000. High street firms typically offer training salaries of £20,000 to £30,000.
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".
Programme duration: 3-6 years (Standard Entry LLB) | 2-6 years (Graduate Entry LLB) Provided that you pass the three Level 4 modules and Tort law LA2001 in your first year of study at the first attempt in the May/June assessments.
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.
Starting on Monday 8 September 2025, the training contract is a mix of qualifying work experience across four different seats, one of which will be in litigation. Alongside this, you will study for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) parts 1 and 2 through the University of Law.
The seat of a corporation is the publicly-registered headquarters, or the registered office of a corporate entity.
Energised by our collaborative culture, cutting-edge training and inspiring colleagues, you're guaranteed to make a splash as you gain quality experience across a broad range of legal practices. A six-seat training contract across a variety of areas from banking and real estate to dispute resolution and private client.