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    How do you bridge the gap between living costs and grant?

    Hello. So I am in the fortunate position to have a training contract with a law firm. They are paying my GDL and LPC, plus £10k a year maintenance. Whilst I appreciate that this is a big commitment for the firm, I can’t help but feel stressed as to how I will pay for the rest of my living...
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    Will trainee salaries increase?

    Davis Polk have signalled a rise in Trainee pay. With first year trainees on £57,500 and second year trainees on £62,500
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    Will trainee salaries increase?

    With NQ salaries at US and MC firms rising, will trainees see a salary increase any time soon? Market leaders in terms of trainee salaries are £55k and £60k. Whilst the norm for US salaries is £50k and then £55k. Now that US firms have increased NQ salaries up to £145k-£150k, it would make...

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