Training contracts 2017

Yes - but candidates will need to demonstrate strong work experience elsewhere and have a clear understanding of what the job entails. I usually recommend building up applications with open days/workshops for those who have had no legal work experience though before they apply for TCs.


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Grades are seen as important unfortunately - I can't see that ever changing.

As I said, for those who haven't got work experience, I recommend the open days/insight programmes/workshops. Firms can afford to aim off on the recruitment criteria for them. You then have your foot in the door to impress and your CV/application will look stronger.


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I wouldn't say it's too competitive, more so that standards are high.


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Yes the standards are wayyyyyy toooooo high and I feel that the firms don't allow for much flexibility. I think judging people by their grades only and some insights isnt necessarily the best way to gauge the long term success of a lawyer. I think successful lawyers in the long term are people who have great people skills, and are street smart on top of being academic.

There isn't a minimum wage. The SRA abolished the training contract minimum wage in 2012 and it decision came into effect in August of this year.

Any salary would now have to meet the national minimum wage of £6.50 per hour (which is just under £12k per year).

Before the decision, the minimum salary was around £16k for outside of London and about £18k for in London. I suspect most firms will keep to around these levels though, despite the change.


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So like £8 an hour...that's why city commercial firms are the best!!! Interesting and £40k per year well I've seen mostly!

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Just got an AC at Macfarlanes, does anyone know what the exercises are like or what kind of questions they ask?

Hi,

When's yours? Mine's on Tuesday the 6th! Absolutely bricking it and no idea what they're going to ask! Mainly concerned about commercial awareness.

Hi,

When's yours? Mine's on Tuesday the 6th! Absolutely bricking it and no idea what they're going to ask! Mainly concerned about commercial awareness.

Hi,

I wonder is this for TC or vac scheme?

Anyone? ???

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Does anyone have any info on what Travers Smith's first interview is like?

Hi I had mine not so long ago, it was very relaxed! Like a conversation. One of my favourite interview experiences. Be prepared to be asked moral debate questions, there's no right or wrong they just want to see how you think on your feet. Don't crumble or break down with nerves, think and pause before addressing every question. All the best xx