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I am thinking of becoming a solicitor, I wanted to train straight after uni but I was up to my eyes sin debt and didn't fancy adding to it by another 2 years at college. I graduated with a 2:1 in Classics in 2002 and have worked in financial services in the City since then. I have looked into doing the GDL and LPC part time but what worries me is the possibility of not finding a suitable training contract afterwards. All the literature I have read advises me to do work placements and work experience, however I will need to continue in my current employment to pay for the course and my mortgage. Does anyone have any experience in changing to a career in law? The only idea I have had is to gain some experience with the CAB. Any advice will be gratefully appreciated!
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.My girlfried is doing the LPC now, having done a law degree and ILEX course. She worked in a solicitors for 5 years prior to starting the LPC and with all of those added together she is now a Fellow of the Law Society. Once she completes her LPC and some other conversion course she will be qualified as a solicitor with no training contract required.
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