Career changers event

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Career changers event
Location & Date

Date: 10th October 2019

Time: 18:00 - 20:00

Location:
Law Society of Scotland's Offices
Atria One
144 Morrison Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8EX

It's never too late to change your career and become a solicitor. Come along to our evening event to find out what's involved in the route to qualification, how we can support you and hear from people who have made the leap themselves. Four people gathered round a table and chatting
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Who can attend?

This event is open to anyone who is interested in making the change to studying law!

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To book your place or find out more, contact Lyndsey Thomson or Yasemin Guven at [email protected].

Why attend?

We're hosting an information evening to explain what steps you will need to take and considerations you will need to make if you're considering becoming a solicitor. We know that a career change can be a huge decision, so we invite to you understand exactly what's involved in the process: how long it'll take, how much it costs, the courses you need to study and what else you need to do to set your career up as successfully as possible.

 

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  • 18:00 -

    Arrive and grab a drink
  • 18:15 - Hear about the route to qualification

    We will do a short presentation on what's involved in the path to qualifying at a solicitor, from the LLB to the traineeship. We will covering training requirements, regulatory matters, financial considerations and career building opportunities for each stage of the journey.

  • 18:45 - Hear from our panellists

    It's always most helpful to hear directly from people who've had the experience themselves. We will invite a speaker, or several speakers along to talk about their career change and what hints and tips they can offer to you.

  • 19:15 - Questions and networking

    Do you have specific questions for us? We invite you to stick around for a while and explain your specific set of circumstances, so we can advise on the key considerations that you might have to make. You can also chat to our speakers and other prospective career changers thinking about making the transition with you.

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prices exclude VAT

This is a free event:
free
 

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