Hi all,
Hoping I can get some guidance here as feeling a bit lost - I am considering a career change to law, but obviously given the massive commitment I would rather get some work experience first / do a vacation scheme before I fully make the leap (I have a good career at the moment with good prospects, but am thinking it is not the long term play for me). I am in my late 20s with a 1st degree from a top EU university and already living and working in London. My two questions are mainly: will law firms consider an applicant like myself, who is not a student, for a vacation scheme? Is there a way to tell which ones are open to career changers and which aren't? Also, given constraints on my annual leave, I would only be able to complete a 1 or 2 week scheme during winter. My primary motivation is to genuinely get a feel for the work first, before throwing myself into the TC application process. Any other general advice / horror stories / joyous testimonials from other career switchers also very welcome!
Thanks all
Hoping I can get some guidance here as feeling a bit lost - I am considering a career change to law, but obviously given the massive commitment I would rather get some work experience first / do a vacation scheme before I fully make the leap (I have a good career at the moment with good prospects, but am thinking it is not the long term play for me). I am in my late 20s with a 1st degree from a top EU university and already living and working in London. My two questions are mainly: will law firms consider an applicant like myself, who is not a student, for a vacation scheme? Is there a way to tell which ones are open to career changers and which aren't? Also, given constraints on my annual leave, I would only be able to complete a 1 or 2 week scheme during winter. My primary motivation is to genuinely get a feel for the work first, before throwing myself into the TC application process. Any other general advice / horror stories / joyous testimonials from other career switchers also very welcome!
Thanks all