So You Want to be a Lawyer? - An Insider's Guide to Career Opportunities (Paperback)

For young people tempted to try it for themselves, Victoria Hogg provides advice and practical tips on how to get a foot in the door and then to survive in the legal field, giving a warts-and-all account of the range of ways in which people undertake their training and earn a living in the law. The author provides tips on how to enter and survive in this fiercely competitive profession. It clearly details the various career paths for solicitors and barristers, the author also provides, in a lively style, mini case studies, anecdotes and proven practical advice. Packed with insider advice, this book will tell you: about the different roles and training for solicitors and barristers; how much training will cost; how to get a foot in the door and accelerate your career in law.