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  • 20-08-2007 3:57pm
    #1
    lawyouth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭


    i was hoping that some of the fully fledged lawyers could offer some advice as i seem to have come to a block in not knowing what the next logical step in my goal of becoming a solicitor is.
    at the moment i have finished a post grad in legal studies. i know that the immediate logical step is to sit and pass the FE1's but due to a clerical error i will not be sitting them until spring now.
    so i was wondering what is the best advice at the moment. should i be looking for any sort of job i can find in any law firm so that i will at least be gaining experience while waiting for my exams? or should i be applying for trainee placres despite not having yet completed my FE1's?
    i know these all seem like obvious questions but i honestly don't know what is expected of me at the moment or where things like internships/trainnes places are advertised.any advice would be greatly appreciated


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  • #2
    Amazotheamazing
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,048 ✭✭✭Amazotheamazing


    I would say try and get whatever experience you can in the field. It's pretty crowded at the minute.


  • #3
    Font22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 753 ✭✭✭Font22


    take a shot at trying to get a traineeship. firms do take on people that have yet to sit the fe1's and that applies to the big firms too. even if u didnt get one interview experience is always handy!


  • #4
    walshy1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭walshy1


    If you're still having trouble finding work in Law you should consider attending the law society's seminar on 'Finding a Training contract'. It's usually run twice a year and it only costs like €40.

    You try their web site www.lawsociety.ie or give them a bell at the Law School 01 6724802


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