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Law Society to students: legal career may be too risky

To "Will" It is not about discouraging those who have the skills but not the money - it's about making sure they know there are other routes (such as ILEX or part-time study) of entry. And it's about making everyone at a similar level aware that they should think carefully before they get into debt. It is easy for posters here to be cynical (I think it comes easy to lawyers!) but the truth is that many students aren't aware of all of the options out there and we should be doing everything we can to make sure that they don't sign up for debts which will cripple them later in life. It's also about making those who do decide to take the plunge aware that they need to be thinking as early as possible about work experience, about getting as strong academics as they can, about getting involved in anything which could make them a stronger candidate. I know this may be obvious, but I don't think it can be said enough.

28-Jul-2009

6:17 pm