There is movement between practices in early years after qualification, and later for specific career development. The Law Society minimum for trainees is 10,850 - 12,150 in London. Once qualified salaries range from 20,000 to 30,000. There continues to be a wide variation by size of practice, client base and location. In large practices weekend work may be frequent.
Work loads are always heavy.
All solicitor practices are businesses but are also members of a profession. Working environment may vary depending on the practice. Jobs are quite widely available Most opportunities arise in medium to large solicitors practices in the main UK commercial centres and market towns. Lifestyle implications High levels of responsibility for client's personal and financial affairs requiring absolute integrity and confidentiality. Heavy work load.