Joining Firms!!!

[Sunny84]

Salam,
Please advise me with regards to joining firms for Articleship. Currently i'm in Mod-D, waiting for March 2008 exams. What is the best time to apply for Articleship, is it after the immediately exams of Mod-d (i.e. before the result is declared) or after the declaration on result of mod-D?
If also heard about guys doing Interships in the Big4 firms. What is the difference between internship and articleship, and what do u think is preferable to secure a seat in Big4?
What are the prerequisites for joing the Big4? i've already heard alot about "reference", but is it really too necessary. Actually i dont have a reference, is it possible for me to join any good firm in this situation.
Actually, can any one of u do me a favour of providing his/her reference for me? Is that possible?
Another important question, which city do u think i should apply from for articleship, Karachi, Lahore or Islamabad?
I would be extremely thankful and appriciate a sincere and serious reply from all friends.
You can even mail me at [email protected]

[Schuaeb]

Qualify inter and then try.

[Muhammad Adnan Arshad]

apply after qualification through proper channel.

internship short-term in duration (usually equal to or less than 12 months)
articleship long-term in duration (usually more than a year)

nature of both are same; i.e. practical training.

[wonk.xags]

Hi Sunny!
City does not matter. You can start anywhere but firm matters. If you get articleships in any of big 4, it is best and if you do in Hameed Chaudhry & Co. then its fine. Please check the grade of the firm before starting the articleships.

Regards!
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[Sunny84]

Thankyou all for being so considerate to answer mey query.