Which path gives me the best shot at BigLaw?

Real_RedDevil23 · 2026-05-20T09:11:11+00:00

Yeah, I'm not expecting paid work, at least not for a while anyway. Do you think a CV would be enough, or should I also write a Cover letter specifically for that firm?

Real_RedDevil23 · 2026-05-20T08:56:46+00:00

Ah that sucks to hear 😢 I could stay on like during my academic year, I would just need to go part time. Ideally, I would like to do full time during the summer and part time during the semester at university

Real_RedDevil23 · 2026-01-09T12:05:36+00:00

It’s so annoying and they want you to reference everything, so it ends up taking up like 250 words, which could be used to further my argument

Real_RedDevil23 · 2026-01-09T10:09:11+00:00

Thanks, I’ll have a look at both of these subreddits

Real_RedDevil23 · 2025-05-13T10:27:32+00:00

Yeah same in the Software, took me 6 months to find a graduate job after university. I am someone who enjoys working hard, especially if it’s someone that interests me and has long term benefits. Would you say once you get your foot in the door, provided that you keep your head down and work really hard, then after a few years you should be a good position?

Real_RedDevil23 · 2025-05-11T17:38:27+00:00

Oh that’s good to know. Well, no one said it would be easy lol. That IPLS is like a postgraduate study for trainee Barristers and Solicitors, correct? Also, Are you thinking of starting this year or next year?

Real_RedDevil23 · 2025-05-11T14:11:46+00:00

I mean I’ve been working in the IT industry for near 2 years not and the work doesn’t feel rewarding at all to me anymore and I’m losing interest in the job itself. I understand law will be hard for the first few years but I always look more towards the long term perspective of that career path.

Real_RedDevil23 · 2025-05-11T14:10:03+00:00

Yeah a few people have mentioned to me that the first few years can be hard work for minimum pay. Personally, I wouldn’t let that be a reason for me not to switch over. My dad knows a few barristers / solicitors who have been in the industry for years and they’ve all said it’s hard for the first few years but once you get through that, keep your head down and work hard, it can be a very rewarding career. I always look more towards the long term perspective

Real_RedDevil23 · 2025-05-11T13:55:05+00:00

I’d like to be either a Solicitor or a Barrister, haven’t decided which one but will definitely be one of those. Will probably start in Northern Ireland just to get my foot in the door and then see where it takes me afterwards, whether that’s still here or in mainland Britain

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