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OverviewCompetition is fierce to secure a training contract with a firm of solicitors. Undergraduates, postgraduates and those on the LPC all find the task equally difficult. This new book provides practical solutions to many of these problems. Clearly laid-out, easy-to-read and informative, it includes useful advice on such areas as: drafting CVs; writing covering letters to apply for training contracts; researching the market place; getting the best value out of work experience; selecting firms; interview approaches and techniques; accessing sources of finance. The book aims to be a useful source of reference and offer practical tips for anyone wishing to enter the legal profession. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nicola LaverPublisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Blackstone Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.20cm Weight: 0.205kg ISBN: 9781841741222ISBN 10: 1841741221 Pages: 124 Publication Date: 01 May 2000 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsThe undergraduate years; making your application for training contracts; the interview; the legal practice course year; the training contract. Appendices: addresses and contacts at the Law Society and Trainee Solicitor's Group directories; legal magazines; the training contract; extracts from the training code; checklists for training; professional trainee loan schemes; model contract clause; other useful addresses.Reviews`Value for money and has a refreshingly sensible approach' Phoenix Value for money and has a refreshingly sensible approach Phoenix Author InformationNicola Laver is a solicitor in private practice on the outskirts of Birmingham and has lectured on the Legal Practice Course. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |