Your essential links for January
Winter vacation schemes
See firms' deadlines and apply this monthTraining contract deadlines
Apply for training contracts with Spring 2020 deadlinesYour chance to win £250
We want to find out more about how you research your career in lawHow to research a law firm
The latest episode of The LCN Podcast runs through exactly how to research a firm before applyingMeet the lawyer
Gain insights into the day-to-day work of solicitors at different firms
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Training contract search
Search our directory of firms offering training contractsWork placement deadlines
See every application deadline for formal work experience and apply for vacation schemesTraining contract deadlines
See more training contract deadlines than anywhere elseNew vacancies
Apply for paralegal roles, training contracts and other jobs in the law available nowVideos
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Find out about vacation schemes and the hiring process at leading firms, straight from recruiters
Postgraduate students
Five things to consider before taking the GDL or LPC
If you’re weighing up postgraduate study in 2020, consider the following before you commit.Studying the GDL, LPC and Bar courses part time
Information about part-time academic and training optionsDo law firms care where I study the LPC?
Your choice of law school or university should not affect where you can apply for a training contractCommercial questions
Improve your commercial awareness with analysis from expert solicitors
Brochure library
These shiny-paged brochures tell you everything you need to know about what these law firms have to offer.
Alternative legal careers
Paralegals
For law graduates not going on to the LPC or BPTC, a career as a professional paralegal is a real alternativeThe Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
CILEx is the professional association representing around 20,000 qualified chartered legal executive lawyers, paralegals and other legal practitioners