Apprentice vs Graduate: Two Paths to Becoming a Solicitor

Did you know you could train as a solicitor straight from school?There are two different routes to becoming a solicitor –as a graduate and as an apprentice.In this episode, Alma-Constance and Lucinda speak to Annabel Twose, a second-year trainee, and Matt Dady, a first-year solicitor apprentice at Fieldfisher's London office, a European law firm with 25 offices in 13 countries.Together they explore:·      Why they wanted to train as a solicitor·      The difference between training as a solicitor apprentice or as a graduate and why chose their route·      challenges encountered in their training ·      A typical day and available support ·      The area of law they want to practice once qualified ·      Their top tips for working in a law firm When she was 10 years old, Annabel was an avid reader and inspired by Alex Rider books wanted to be a spy. Matt wanted to work in the travel industry, as a captain of a cruise ship.  References and Resources Fieldfisher LondonCILEX episodeLegal CheekCorporate Law Academy Grow Mentoring The Bright Network.Law Society and becoming a solicitorLaw Careers – a guide to apprenticeships   ➡️ Call 999 in an emergency➡️ Speak to an adult you trust➡️ Or contact a confidential service like Childline: 0800 1111➡️ If you're under 18 and want free, confidential advice, you can also call the NSPCC helpline: 0808 800 5000 or email [email protected] you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at [email protected], contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info  or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. See you soon in the next episode!