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For anyone on the path to securing a training contract or pupillage, I want to share this reminder: don’t give up. - Admittedly, I was close to giving up shortly before securing a training contract. The legal profession is incredibly competitive, and the road to qualifying as a solicitor or barrister can feel long and overwhelming. But from my experience, perseverance makes all the difference. 💡 Resilience is Key: Rejections and setbacks are part of the process. Each “no” is not a reflection of your potential, but an opportunity to refine your approach. Stay focused on your goal, and never let temporary setbacks define your journey. 📚 Keep Learning & Growing: The legal landscape is always evolving. Continue building your knowledge, sharpening your skills, and expanding your network. Every experience, no matter how small, is a stepping stone. 🤝 Seek Support: Don’t be afraid to lean on mentors, peers, and colleagues for guidance. Sharing experiences and advice can open doors to new opportunities and provide much-needed encouragement. Remember, the right opportunity may take time, but your persistence will pay off. Stay determined, keep pushing forward, and trust that your hard work will lead you to the career you’re striving for. #LegalJourney #TrainingContract #Pupillage #NeverGiveUp #Resilience #LegalCareers

Paralegal to trainee solicitor? BEWARE of the dangling carrot. As a paralegal, I was promised a training contract, and did not get one. Firms will say; 1. “Paralegal role with a view to a training contract” 2. “After 12 months with the firm, we will consider candidates for a training contract” 3. “We recruit our trainees internally” 4. “A training contract will be available for the right candidate” 5. “A training contract may be given, subject to the candidate’s performance” Whether or not these statements are true, they don’t guarantee a training contract. They aim to entice you to apply. Paralegal positions will absolutely help get your foot in the door. Take the position to advance your skills, not because a training contract is a possibility. You may be left disappointed.

🗣️ Discover Life as a Trainee Solicitor at Bexley Beaumont! 🗣️ In this edition of Realm Talks To, we catch up with Harry Jenkinson, who is a Trainee Solicitor at Bexley Beaumont. Watch this clip to uncover: Why Harry chose the training contract route at Bexley Beaumont and how his training not only aids his career development but helps him add value to and support senior lawyers at the firm ✅ Interested in joining Bexley Beaumont? Reach out to our legal recruitment team at 03300 245 606 or send us a message for more details! 📞💬 #BexleyBeaumont #TraineeSolicitor #LegalCareers #RealmTalksTo

Future Lawyers ❤️💼 After Obtaining Your LL.B or On your Final Year Apply For Pupillage 👇(Only For Those Who Want To Admitted As An Advocate) ☺️❤️ Do Your Pupillage If You Want To Be Admitted As An Advocate.✔️✔️✔️ Pupillage is a 12-month training period for those aiming to qualify as barristers, usually spent in a barristers' chambers (aka 'set'). It is divided into two distinct six-month periods. During the 'first six' you will shadow the cases of an experienced barrister; in the 'second six' you may take on work of your own. Pupillage is a training program for those who want to become advocates. Advocates are also legal professionals, but they specialize in representing clients in court. There is no remuneration for pupils. Pupils must be in chambers and with their mentors all and every work day. During pupillage, pupils are entitled and encouraged to appear in court with their mentors and other members of the bar approved by each pupil's mentor. Follow Mr SN Buthelezi-Law for more information 🙏♥️. Your Partner In Career Development ✔️

Confused about what Qualifying Work Experience means and if you can benefit from it? Head on over to BARBRI SQE Prep's page on our SQE Hub to take a quiz and find out! You can also access a wealth of information about QWE more generally, employability-focused webinars and testimonials from candidates who all took different routes to solicitor qualification.

Another wonderful 5-star review from one of my clients 🌟 It’s always rewarding to settle a client’s case but as an apprentice, it’s even more rewarding to be settling cases only 1.5 years into my legal career 👩🏾⚖️ #clientcare #apprentice #paralegalapprentice

The divide between being a paralegal and a trainee solicitor is becoming obsolete. Why? ✅Work experience gained as a paralegal can count as QWE under the SQE route. You can qualify as a solicitor without having ever been a trainee. ✅The title 'Trainee Solicitor' is no longer reserved exclusively for those undertaking a training contract. Candidates gaining QWE can also use the title if their employer agrees. ✅Therefore, a paralegal and a trainee solicitor could be doing exactly the same work but have different job titles solely due to employer preference. What's your opinion on the distinction between being a paralegal and a trainee solicitor? Can assumptions be made as to the quality of somebody's experience based on their job title?

Starting a training contract, whether you are coming from a legal background or not can feel very daunting. Current Trainee, Yazmin Elliott reflects on her first year, including the mixed emotions at the beginning, the support she has received and some top tips for future trainees... #blog #traineesolicitor #trainingcontract

Today marks the first day of my paralegal certificate program with UTRGV Professional Education & Workforce Development and the Center for Legal Studies. I am looking forward to learning and developing the necessary skills for a paralegal career and gaining a general understanding of the legal field during my gap year. I cannot wait to update everyone on my progress in the coming weeks. #paralegal #legal #legalassistant #recentgrad #UTRGV

Great insights from Brian, Anna and Christopher on why they chose Dillon Eustace LLP for their traineeship, and some handy tips on what you should include about yourself in your application for the trainee programme. #traineeprogramme