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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Disgruntled SQE Student" data-source="post: 231175" data-attributes="member: 39115">The career changing move is an interesting one. You're entirely right to search for a firm that is the right fit, after all, you aren't like the rest of us who still have to find footing in a corporate industry. There would be little point in applying to a law firm that does not (at all) operate in your desired field, if you want to go into a banking-related practice, then those firms should be on your radar. Luckily, there is quite a lot of firms that do specialise in that and much more, both US and UK. That is also to say, a training contract is 2 years. 3 if you count the SQE process. You will have to do the mandatory seats, and whether you like it or not you will have to gain experience in more than just your desired practice area. You might find that you like or hate another department when you actually have experience working in them. You are always able to move laterally to another firm or another department if you choose to. I really wouldn't limit yourself to practice specific firms because you don't necessarily know if you will enjoy or hate it. The only thing limiting yourself really accomplishes is reducing your chances of a career in law. There are a plethora of factors that will influence both the department and the firm you want to qualify into, you unfortunately won't really know until you try. Whether the career change is worth it is unfortunately not something anyone other than yourself can advise on. It's a salary, lifestyle, work environment and much more question. If you're already in corporate that will undoubtedly help for the firms that work in the industry you have experience in, but it's undoubtedly a roll of the dice. The only advice I can give is that: it would be silly to say "I won't learn to swim just in case I become Michael Phelps".....</blockquote>

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