Law students are re-thinking their career expectations, with more than three-quarters prepared to relocate for a training contract
Law students are re-thinking their career expectations, with more than three-quarters prepared to relocate for a training contract.
Concerns about policies on the environment or corporate and social responsibility have faded as anxious graduates focus on the long-term career opportunities available when selecting a law firm.
Annual research by professional services recruiter cvmail showed graduates now feel the need to work longer hours to improve their chances of winning a permanent position—15% of graduates expected to work more than 55 hours a week, and a third expected to work more than 50 hours in a legal role.
Debbie Sumner, business development manager at cvmail, says: “This year worries over whether a trainee position will lead to a permanent job at the end seem to be a real driver for law students.”
The research showed 39% of law students are applying for jobs outside the profession, with banking and financial services the most popular choice, followed by the public sector.
