The Official 2023 Training Contract Thread

Do you have to apply for a training contract before finishing university?

No of course not, but if you want to try and walk straight into a funded LPC and then a job, it helps to. There's no wrong path, it just depends on what you want to do.

I am interested in pursuing a career related to law, but I do not know anything about the process to get into law, and am currently studying computer science at university.

Which university year are you in at the moment?

I will be starting my 2nd year of University in September.

Then you're really quite perfectly placed. I'd recommend doing a lot of research and going to law firm presentations at university or open days/evenings at their offices, as well as considering applying to vacation schemes at firms you like the look of from these exposures.

Thank you for for letting me know. I am considering a career in research, with a specialism in cyber security, and possibly law enforcement or forensics.

Ah you're looking at legal academia? Given your non-law background I'd definitely recommend getting some legal study in in which case. For law enforcement, you could volunteer as a special constable or see if your university has any links with the police force. At my uni, it's possible to volunteer as like a neighbourhood educator on issues like avoiding burglary etc. Unfortunately, I have no idea about forensics!

Thank you for the advice. I will check if my university has links with the police force; do courses related to law online and look for vacation schemes.

No worries. Best of luck!

I have found an interesting vacation scheme and would like to apply for it, but it requires an LPC. I discovered it is for mental health, but am not sure.

Am I be eligible for the scheme?

Hey how is everyone tackling A&O's new law question? I'm a little stumped.

Do you have an LPC?

No, but can you clarify what an LPC is?

Is anyone applying to Bird & Bird?