What do a Russian cellist, the prime minister's father and the perpetrators of the 1983 Brink's Mat gold bullion robbery all have in common? 

Does the idea of interesting and varied work, an excellent salary and a good work/life balance appeal? Becoming an in-house lawyer could be your perfect vocation. We spoke to those in the know, including several qualified lawyers and an in-house solicitor apprentice about what it means to work at the very heart of your client.

Does the idea of interesting and varied work, an excellent salary and a good work/life balance appeal? Becoming an in-house lawyer could be your perfect vocation. We spoke to those in the know including several qualified lawyers about what it means to work at the very heart of your client.

The firm was really open and transparent throughout the process, and notified us of the outcome very quickly.

The panel of trainees provide insights into their experiences of the law firm application process, what being a trainee is really like

In this masterclass, sponsored by Travers Smith, White & Case and Weil Gotshal & Manges discusses what it’s really like to work in private equity and investment funds.

Flexibility and support. The non-rotational training system encourages close working relationships and a collegiate atmosphere throughout the London office. There’s really no need to compete.

The firm is really sociable and there are a lot of opportunities to speak to NQs and second-seat trainees about their experiences, and get tips on how to be a good trainee in your seat.

They really listen and take into account your own wishes, strengths and qualities as a trainee, and have a vision for you at the firm that tends to wholly match your own.

Networking is a vital skill for aspiring lawyers and there are many things you can do before and after a networking encounter to really make the most of the experience. Here is LawCareers.Net's guide to networking.

This webinar discusses what it’s really like to work in Intellectual Property (IP).

In this masterclass, we cover what it’s really like to work at regional, city and US firms and the benefits, what the differences are in training and offer practical advice for those of you making applications.

Gemma Baker, head of the careers service at Kaplan Law School, gives LC.N her advice on the tough reality of competing for a training contract.

This webinar discusses what it's really like to work at a firm in Scotland, including the benefits.

The process was very open and friendly and the message was clear about what the firm was looking for. They really do look for a good fit, rather than just churning through candidates.

This webinar discusses commercial awareness - what it really means and how to develop it.

At our LawCareersNetLIVE Virtual event, the panel of trainee solicitors provided insights into their experiences of the law firm application process, what being a trainee is really like and their advice for prospective candidates.

In this video I recap the BPTC and talk about my experience of the course, whether the reality met my expectations and give advice for people on the fence about starting the course. 

At our LawCareersNetLIVE London event on 1 December 2023, the panel of trainee solicitors provided insights into their experiences of the law firm application process, what being a trainee is really like and their advice for prospective candidates.