Blackstone's Guide to Becoming a Solicitor

Competition is fierce to secure a training contract with a firm of solicitors. Undergraduates, postgraduates and those on the LPC all find the task equally difficult. This new book provides practical solutions to many of these problems. Clearly laid-out, easy-to-read and informative, it includes useful advice on such areas as: drafting CVs; writing covering letters to apply for training contracts; researching the market place; getting the best value out of work experience; selecting firms; interview approaches and techniques; accessing sources of finance. The book aims to be a useful source of reference and offer practical tips for anyone wishing to enter the legal profession.

Author: Nicola Laver

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Publication Date: May 01, 2000

Number of Pages: 128 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1841741221

ISBN-13: 9781841741222