Can you do a GDL without a training contract?

Can you do a GDL without a training contract?

First things first—there’s no tangible advantage (or indeed disadvantage) to having the GDL when you apply for a training contract. Firms frequently pay for and organise GDL places for their future trainees, so it’s not really a factor in deciding whether or not to offer someone a training contract.

Will law firms pay for GDL?

The majority of firms that offer to cover the cost of the GDL are large, London-based, commercial law firms. They do not solely cover the cost of the GDL, but also cover the cost of the LPC and a supporting maintenance grant.

Can I get a job with a GDL?

Studying the GDL part-time With some institutions offering evening and weekend teaching to part-timers, it’s definitely possible to hold down a full-time job during the week, although it certainly requires dedication and hard work to remain on top of things.

How difficult is it to get a solicitor training contract?

Looking at numbers alone, you have an 18.3% chance of getting a training contract.

Is it hard to get a job as a solicitor?

Becoming a solicitor has become increasingly competitive, with candidate numbers increasing year on year. Obtaining a training contract is the most tricky part of the process with law firms receiving thousands of applications. and some firms only offering as few as four or five training contracts.

Is it hard to get a solicitor training contract?

There are around 5,500 training contracts available every year. Looking at numbers alone, you have an 18.3% chance of getting a training contract.

Are you a solicitor after the LPC?

After the LPC, the standard route is to complete a training contract with a law firm in order to qualify and practise as a fully trained solicitor. After completion, the majority of trainees will stay on at the firm as newly qualified solicitors.

Are training contracts hard to get?