Information on LL B

Are you undertaking a degree in Scots Law or English Law?

That would influence the starting salary significantly; in a commercial firm in london they can reach upwards of £40,000, the average being closer to £36,000 there.

In a regional firm, £25,000 is probably more realistic. In Scotland it is likely to be closer to this, perhaps slightly lower.

And out of curiosity, what is "Modern Studies"? I've not heard of it before

Hi guys, first of all I would just like to point out this this my first post so I do apologise if this is posted in the wrong section and I do realise you must get asked the same questions over and over again.

With that out of the way, I have a number of unanswered questions even after looking through this forum for a few hours now. I'm a mature student who lost his job due to the recession and decided to return to education due to being scared stiff of ending up in a dead end job for the rest of my life. After messing up my standard grades due to not giving a damn in my early years I as lucky enough to land a place at college. I'm studying four highers; English,History,Politics and Modern Studies. I'm expected to receive the following; AABB.

I will be applying to Stirling, Napier, Aberdeen and Dundee. I really would like to know what the realistic chances of gaining entry into these establishments are. I must be honest without wishing to offend, however, Napier is my last choice and I'm find myself wondering if I was to end up at Napier what my chances of landing a decent job at the end of my degree is?

I also find myself asking just how demanding the degree is. I love a challenge and do not shrink away from a hard graft. Although a social life is very important to me too. Obviously in the run up and including exam times the social life comes second my question is just how demanding is the course. Do you guys still have a lie during your studies?

Finally I must ask what you guys plan to go on to do after the degree, what are the main options people go on to do? And roughly what is the starting salary of a trainee?

Sorry for the long first post but if you could shine some light into this for me I would be extremely grateful!

Craig

Ah, that explains why I haven't came across it before then if it is unique to Scotland.

Well, unless you want to do a conversion course post-graduation you're limited to practicing Scots law, so most of the big firms are out of the window if they're what you're aiming at. They do, however, take applicants who wish to undertake the one year conversion course (the GDL) and many pay the full fees along with a substantial grant for living costs, if that is something you are interested in.

Salaries in these firms typically start at £35,000-£42,000 for trainees, £60,000-£95,000 for newly qualified associates and in the largest firms can reach over £1,000,000 at equity partner level.

Smaller regional firms in England offer salaries of around £20,000 - £30,000 for trainees, £40,000 - £55,000 for newly qualified associates and generally £100,000 - £250,000 at partner level.

If there are any particular firms you have in mind, it's a good idea to check out their graduate recruitment sites, as they often say what their minimum requirements are (for example, some London firms require a minimum of AAB or equivalent) and their starting salaries.

The legal gossip site RollOnFriday has a lot of handy information about firms with offices in the UK, including information on pay, hours, bonuses, and even the bathrooms and biscuits.

http://www.rollonfriday.co.uk/InsideInfo/UKCityFirms/tabid/68/Default.aspx

I hope this is somewhat useful, I'm afraid I don't know a great deal about Scottish firms!

The GDL would obviously be of interest at a later stage. What are your views on the reputation effecting the job offers i receive after my degree?

Ah, that explains why I haven't came across it before then if it is unique to Scotland.

Well, unless you want to do a conversion course post-graduation you're limited to practicing Scots law, so most of the big firms are out of the window if they're what you're aiming at. They do, however, take applicants who wish to undertake the one year conversion course (the GDL) and many pay the full fees along with a substantial grant for living costs, if that is something you are interested in.

Salaries in these firms typically start at £35,000-£42,000 for trainees, £60,000-£95,000 for newly qualified associates and in the largest firms can reach over £1,000,000 at equity partner level.

Smaller regional firms in England offer salaries of around £20,000 - £30,000 for trainees, £40,000 - £55,000 for newly qualified associates and generally £100,000 - £250,000 at partner level.

If there are any particular firms you have in mind, it's a good idea to check out their graduate recruitment sites, as they often say what their minimum requirements are (for example, some London firms require a minimum of AAB or equivalent) and their starting salaries.

The legal gossip site RollOnFriday has a lot of handy information about firms with offices in the UK, including information on pay, hours, bonuses, and even the bathrooms and biscuits.

http://www.rollonfriday.co.uk/InsideInfo/UKCityFirms/tabid/68/Default.aspx

I hope this is somewhat useful, I'm afraid I don't know a great deal about Scottish firms!

You know you don't have to do a law degree if you are already a grad, right? Its worth looking into the GDL before you commit, though might be difficult to secure a TC before starting it