Yes jephcott you are
My training (post university) is costing not much under £20k. I did not do a law degree though, so had to do a one year conversion course. About £18-19k for the two years.
The difference between that and training for your fatpl is that there are many “sponsorship” deals available. If you are going to become a solicitor the norm is to get your job offer two years before you start. The firm then pays your course for you (the £20k) and will give you up to around £7000 a year living expenses. Some will even pay your course fees retrospectively. Not bad really. That is the top city firms only mind. I believe the process is similar for the bar re the top barristers sets.
You then join the firm and kiss goodbye to daylight and your life.
