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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Applying for Vacation Schemes as an International Student:

As an International law student, you may be interested in pursuing a career as a Solicitor in England and Wales.

This means that you’ll most likely go through the same application process as home students, but there are a few additional things you should be aware of:

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Visa Restrictions

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If you are on a Tier 4/Student Visa, you may have a limit on the number of hours you can work during term time. You must check your visa or BRP to see if this applies to you – most international students cannot work more than 20 hours a week during term time.

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This is important as vacation schemes will require you to undertake paid work for more than the 20-hour-a-week limit. As such, you must make sure to apply for schemes that fall outside of your term dates, as the limit does not apply during university holidays.

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High School

Qualifications

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Most law firms will ask for a detailed breakdown of the grades you achieved during sixth form or high school. For home students, this means their A-Level grades. However, as an international student, you may have undertaken a different qualification (such as IB, for example).

You must detail your qualification and provide context by explaining its grading system to ensure that law firms understand your grades.

 

For example, if you graduated with an IB diploma and achieved 38 points, you should explain what this means and how your points are broken down as some law firms may not be familiar with the IB grading system.

This will allow firms to easily understand the information you provide them with!

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Vacation Scheme Locations​

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Most law students apply for vacation schemes in prominent UK cities such as London or Manchester. However, a lot of law firms also offer vacation scheme and training contract opportunities in other offices such as Dubai and Hong Kong.

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This is especially beneficial if you have strong ties to a region in which a firm offers a vacation scheme! Be sure to research these global opportunities and decide whether you would prefer to apply for UK or international vacation schemes.

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INCLUSION

You may find studying abroad difficult at times, and that's completely normal.

 

Durham University offers a range of societies which fall under the following categories: Academic, Active, Interests, Political & Causes, Cultural & Faith, and Professional Development. Joining societies can enable you to meet many individuals with similar backgrounds, hobbies, and interests.
Meeting like-minded personalities, including people outside your course, may feel comforting in a new environment.  

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For instance, the Cultural & Faith category includes a plethora of groups which celebrate important dates in different cultures. It is encouraged to join these groups as some also help undergraduates and postgraduates navigate through the early stages of their careers.  

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The link to finding all the societies –

https://www.durhamsu.com/groups?group_type=groups-societies&group_cat=&search=

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