[ineedtorevise127]

worth doing?
Also if you just do a degree will it be possible to find work into a local firm small or big?

[advent2]

(Original post by ineedtorevise127)
worth doing?
Also if you just do a degree will it be possible to find work into a local firm small or big?

It's usually one year full time and two years part time.

Is it worth doing? well if you want to be a solicitor, it's essential. It also gives you a slight edge applying for paralegal positions as many vacancies often request the LPC.

[Bambilicious]

As it's such a competitive market, having the LPC can make it easier to obain paralegal work in some cases, but there's no guarantee. Whether it's worth it is really only determined once you've got a job.

How good is your CV otherwise?

[ineedtorevise127]

(Original post by Bambilicious)
As it's such a competitive market, having the LPC can make it easier to obain paralegal work in some cases, but there's no guarantee. Whether it's worth it is really only determined once you've got a job.

How good is your CV otherwise?

My GCSEs were okay got 6As , 3Bs and a C. I have experience in the catering field for like 4 years. Got one volunteering experience. Also going to my MP's office in the late summer for work experience and might also do volunteer work at Oxfam. But still trying to look for big or small firms which are very hard to find

[Bambilicious]

You will struggle to get work in a law firm at your stage in education (sorry I had assumed you were at uni as you were already thinking about the LPC!). What sort of legal work are you interested in - solicitor/barrister/legal executive/paralegal/legal secretary/admin?

[ineedtorevise127]

(Original post by Bambilicious)
You will struggle to get work in a law firm at your stage in education (sorry I had assumed you were at uni as you were already thinking about the LPC!). What sort of legal work are you interested in - solicitor/barrister/legal executive/paralegal/legal secretary/admin?

First I want to get into a decent university somewhere in the top 30. Then do a degree in law and might train to be solicitor later hence might do LPC. What other jobs are possible with a law degree other than barristers or solicitors also do you know any firms that offer work experience?
Thanks

[jacketpotato]

Unfortunately law degrees are academic degrees. The degree by itself doesn't really qualify you to do anything other than apply for general graduate schemes. If you want to become a solicitor the LPC is mandatory, and you must also spend two years as a trainee solicitor (Training Contract). The most difficult part of this is finding a firm prepared to offer you a job as a trainee solicitor: it is a competitive job market.

You do not need the LPC or a Training Contract to work as a paralegal. A paralegal is a legal assistant - someone who helps the solicitors but is not legally qualified. Paralegals will often look after filing and might help produce basic legal documents.

It is now very common for people to spend some time working as a paralegal. People might become a paralegal after their degree if they are not yet ready to do the LPC - for example, they might want to secure a future job as a trainee solicitor before committing to paying the course fees. A lot of people paralegal after their LPC because they aren't immediately able to find a Training Contract - its better to start a Training Contract immediately after the LPC but this is not always possible, and the experience of working as a paralegal makes you a more desirable candidate.

[ineedtorevise127]

(Original post by jacketpotato)
Unfortunately law degrees are academic degrees. The degree by itself doesn't really qualify you to do anything other than apply for general graduate schemes. If you want to become a solicitor the LPC is mandatory, and you must also spend two years as a trainee solicitor (Training Contract). The most difficult part of this is finding a firm prepared to offer you a job as a trainee solicitor: it is a competitive job market.

You do not need the LPC or a Training Contract to work as a paralegal. A paralegal is a legal assistant - someone who helps the solicitors but is not legally qualified. Paralegals will often look after filing and might help produce basic legal documents.

It is now very common for people to spend some time working as a paralegal. People might become a paralegal after their degree if they are not yet ready to do the LPC - for example, they might want to secure a future job as a trainee solicitor before committing to paying the course fees. A lot of people paralegal after their LPC because they aren't immediately able to find a Training Contract - its better to start a Training Contract immediately after the LPC but this is not always possible, and the experience of working as a paralegal makes you a more desirable candidate.

Oh thanks would it be possible to get into other jobs with a law degree such as business, accounting, council work? Also, what other jobs do you believe can be attained with a law degree.

[nulli tertius]

(Original post by ineedtorevise127)
Oh thanks would it be possible to get into other jobs with a law degree such as business, accounting, council work? Also, what other jobs do you believe can be attained with a law degree.

You can get into any job, graduate or non-graduate, that does not require a specific other degree.

So burger flipper, accountant and civil service fast stream are in, but research chemist is out.

[millybing]

A lot of politicians were lawers first. Something about liking the sound of your own voice...

[millybing]

*lawyers

You can do the LPC now in 7 months if you take an accelerated course. For legal work experience - you might not be able to get into a solicitors firm, but might have better luck at the magistrates court if you ask to shadow the court clerk or someone. Work experience interns are a pain, so be persistent and keep asking until someone gives in and lets you follow them about for a week. Also try CAB or similar free advocacy advice centre when you are 18.