I know there are a bunch of lawyers on this forum, but I'm looking for advice on the UK market specifically.
I'm 28 and have been considering making the change to (commercial) law for a while but it's obviously a significant time and financial commitment to make the change. That said, I think it would suit me as a profession.
1. How are prospects for a mature student looking at London/US firms?
2. What is the lifestyle/compensation like?
3. How easy is it to be seconded abroad? (To make it clear, I would NOT be intending to stay in the UK indefinitely, just for the first few years, so this is vital)
4. Is competition for training contracts in London truly as fierce as the media makes it out to be? I have a decent profile (I think) - good academics, multiple languages, international business experience etc.
I'm 28 and have been considering making the change to (commercial) law for a while but it's obviously a significant time and financial commitment to make the change. That said, I think it would suit me as a profession.
1. How are prospects for a mature student looking at London/US firms?
2. What is the lifestyle/compensation like?
3. How easy is it to be seconded abroad? (To make it clear, I would NOT be intending to stay in the UK indefinitely, just for the first few years, so this is vital)
4. Is competition for training contracts in London truly as fierce as the media makes it out to be? I have a decent profile (I think) - good academics, multiple languages, international business experience etc.
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