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I've found myself in a similar position in the past.As Hazal has said it will depend on each firm. I think the accepted view is that there is a need more "legal" experience for direct TC applications than VS. But again some firms (like a few of the Magic circle) require no legal experience even for direct TCs.In my view, experience is experience. Legal or non-Legal. A lot of people will not have any or if they do it maybe superficial. So your experience would seem fine, especially if you're going for VS. But hey I'm not a recruiter.It might be worth considering how you present your finance experience. I.e would someone in HR spending 2 seconds looking at it be able relate it to the role of a solicitor/a law firm or the skills/qualities required.DO NOT quit for paralegal work if you've got your foot in the door in a decent plan b! I won't go into why, as I've got pretty strong views on why and it's a long story.
I've found myself in a similar position in the past.
As Hazal has said it will depend on each firm. I think the accepted view is that there is a need more "legal" experience for direct TC applications than VS. But again some firms (like a few of the Magic circle) require no legal experience even for direct TCs.
In my view, experience is experience. Legal or non-Legal. A lot of people will not have any or if they do it maybe superficial. So your experience would seem fine, especially if you're going for VS. But hey I'm not a recruiter.
It might be worth considering how you present your finance experience. I.e would someone in HR spending 2 seconds looking at it be able relate it to the role of a solicitor/a law firm or the skills/qualities required.
DO NOT quit for paralegal work if you've got your foot in the door in a decent plan b! I won't go into why, as I've got pretty strong views on why and it's a long story.
