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Yes, sort of.
The only place where it doesn't really make a difference is if you want to work in a mid or top tier law firm because they'll just put you with the other graduates and train you up along with them.
The only place where it doesn't really make a difference is if you want to work in a mid or top tier law firm because they'll just put you with the other graduates and train you up along with them.
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The importance of incorperating the PLT as compared to other law student forums (such as those on vogue) is greatly understated on BoS.
It's an extra 7 months and $7K to your degree, not to mention you're paying extra to complete extra law units which would usually be taken up by the PLT.
I only ever hear good things from friends about the reception the practical experience gets. Though Rogueacademic's point is right I can tell you that many major firms give clerks an equivilent bonus if they have already completed the PLT, which could only be an advantage for a first year lawyer.
It's an extra 7 months and $7K to your degree, not to mention you're paying extra to complete extra law units which would usually be taken up by the PLT.
I only ever hear good things from friends about the reception the practical experience gets. Though Rogueacademic's point is right I can tell you that many major firms give clerks an equivilent bonus if they have already completed the PLT, which could only be an advantage for a first year lawyer.
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I don't completely understand the post above this one. You have to exert time and money for the PLT program offered by the College of Law too, only you are unable to place it on HELP as you can if you take it as part of your undergraduate studies.
Speaking from experience, I found that every employer I interviewed at who wasn't a top tier firm was impressed that I was able to step into practising right away. In the end, most small to mid-tier firms hire you because they want a solicitor - and although I wouldn't overstate the advantage of being (in effect) 6 months ahead of your peers, it certainly brings you more into line with the firm's objectives where this is the case.
Speaking from experience, I found that every employer I interviewed at who wasn't a top tier firm was impressed that I was able to step into practising right away. In the end, most small to mid-tier firms hire you because they want a solicitor - and although I wouldn't overstate the advantage of being (in effect) 6 months ahead of your peers, it certainly brings you more into line with the firm's objectives where this is the case.