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Will Law firms pay for my LLB if I secure a training contract from the second year?

If I manage to get a training contract in my second year of LLB will the Law firm pay the rest or part of my fees and is it difficult to get into Magic Circle or US firms without going to Russel Group Uni?

Reply 1

17Student17

Not for your first degree, just for your post grad. As for getting into the higher paid firms it is really difficult for everyone including Oxbridge candidates.
There are some firms which take school leavers - 6 year solicitor apprenticeships who in a sense then pay all the costs from age 18.

Reply 2

Yousuf27

Original post by 17Student17

Thanks for the response.

I know it’s hard for everyone including Oxbridge students but will it be harder for me if I’m not from a Russel Group Uni?

Reply 3

sublime-baths

Original post by Yousuf27

Thanks for the response.

I know it’s hard for everyone including Oxbridge students but will it be harder for me if I’m not from a Russel Group Uni?

I’d say it would probably be harder, yes. While there are plenty of non-RG lawyers in top city firms, the vast majority are from RG. In my experience, the non-RG lawyers also tend to be more often lateral hires. If you get a first, though, you should still be in a competitive position.

Reply 4

a1d1a

Yes I think the above is correct about the fees for undergraduate degrees. I’m sure you will get something though! I would check out the Commercial Law Academy which has helped me a lot with preparing for applications :smile:

https://www.commerciallaw.academy

Reply 5

UniofLaw Student

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Original post by Yousuf27

Hi @Yousuf27,

If you manage to secure a TC it is unlikely that the firm will pay for the rest of your LLB but they will likely fund the rest of your studies such as the SQE preparation courses and the cost of the exams themselves. In terms, of getting into top firms there isn't the same prejudice surrounding RG unis that used to apply. In fact, a lot of firms retract information such as where you went to school or university from the application so they cannot see it when doing their paper sift, they can only see your grades and relevant experience etc. Of course, this isn't the case for all and there is no real way of telling how much weight is placed on which university you attended but I wouldn't let it put you off!

I hope this helps and good luck :smile:

Sophie