Just in the process of applying for traineeship at the moment (Scotland). After looking around online, I’m surprised there aren’t any forums for people to share their personal experiences with traineeships.
So, please tell me, who did/do you have a traineeship with, and how would you rate it? What’s good and what isn’t? What do you wish you knew before taking up the traineeship? Would you recommend the firm to others?
Hi all, I’m a mature student studying my Scots Law LLB, and going to be going into my final (honours) year in September.
I know soon I’ll have to start applying for traineeships etc (and the diploma too) but one thing I’m struggling with is what area of law I’m interested in?!
I keep getting asked, and frankly, I have no idea! The thought of corporate makes me just want to sleep with how boring it seems but is it really that bad?
I’ve not been able to secure any summer placements due to childcare etc and I already work part-time for a firm that handles PI/Delict.
I’ve always been interested in Criminal but I know it’s notoriously difficult to get into, and significantly harder to live off the income from (unless working for PF or big firms for private client work!).
Can anyone give me some pointers to work out what is right for me? Will it make much of a difference where I do my traineeship when it comes to carving out my future career? Can anyone give any advice on what their experiences in different areas of law has been?
Thanks so much in advance guys!!