Working in law 2015 : a guide to qualifying and starting a successful legal career

The most comprehensive, up-to-date guide on developing a successful law career. Whether you're thinking about studying law, just graduated or looking to apply for a training contract this gives you information, advice and guidance to get to the top of the career ladder. Fully revised and updated it takes you through the stages of studying and qualifying as a lawyer with detailed information on what working in law is really like and securing a legal job through personal accounts from City lawyers, trainees and law students. Author Charlie Phillips, a qualified solicitor, explains the different career paths a law degree can open up from becoming a barrister or solicitor to legal secretary jobs and paralegal jobs. Includes: Applying and preparing for a training contractThe truth about salariesLegal roles and lawyers' areas of practice including employment lawGuidance on managing your studiesAlternative careers with a law degree The Working In Series provides you with insider advice on competitive career paths so you have a head start in your dream career.