As an undergraduate at St Andrews University – which doesn’t have a law faculty – it can be intimidating slogging it out for training contracts and pupillages with law students from English universities. But, as I’ve found out, you’re not really at a disadvantage, provided that you go out and get some work experience.
July 03, 2009 at 07:07 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Legalweek
Non-law student Samantha Roberts on how work experience can make all the difference for those wondering if a legal career is for them.
As an undergraduate at St Andrews University – which doesn’t have a law faculty – it can be intimidating slogging it out for training contracts and pupillages with law students from English universities. But, as I’ve found out, you’re not really at a disadvantage, provided that you go out and get some work experience.
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