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is It possible to become a barrister in UK with its degree? Or only soliciting (bc of the insane competition for being a barrister)
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(Original post by Nikitka)
is It possible to become a barrister in UK with its degree? Or only soliciting ?
is It possible to become a barrister in UK with its degree? Or only soliciting ?
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(Original post by Ali_shah2019)
I’m pretty sure a law degree is required for becoming a barrister and solicitor. It’s what you choose to do later that decides which path you take. For becoming a solicitor you have to pass the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and for a barrister there’s the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC). That being said, the SRA have announced a SQE( Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination) to streamline the process for those who graduate in law and non-law degrees.
I’m pretty sure a law degree is required for becoming a barrister and solicitor. It’s what you choose to do later that decides which path you take. For becoming a solicitor you have to pass the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and for a barrister there’s the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC). That being said, the SRA have announced a SQE( Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination) to streamline the process for those who graduate in law and non-law degrees.
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(Original post by Peter76530)
Do you know if going to Cardiff is worth going to over keele when keele is on my doorstep
Do you know if going to Cardiff is worth going to over keele when keele is on my doorstep
The bottom line is, if you go to any Uni you’re getting a law degree out of it and that will enable you to pursue a career in law.
Now having a prestigious Uni might increase your chances of getting accepted at a firm/chambers for training which is essential if you want to qualify as a lawyer (training contract for solicitors and pupilage for barristers).
I’m pretty sure Keele and Cardiff are both Russel Group unis so shouldn’t be too much of an impact on ur career choosing one over the other. Maybe look at the courses of the 2 unis see If there are optional elements you prefer.
Another consideration might be geography. Since Keele is closer for you maybe worth going there (I assume you would be staying at home in that case). Some don’t like to stay and home and want to live independently which I completely understand too. Just depends on what you want to do.
In my case, I applied for 3 Unis that are in London (if I was to stay at home) and 2 Unis that are far (if I wanted to live independently). I’d enjoy both. Maybe independence is what I’m craving more tho rn.
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Omggg I want to go to Aberdeen!!! It actually comes up in the top ten for Law universities in some league tables so I wouldn’t say you’d be disadvantaged if you went there 
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(Original post by Peter76530)
Do you know if going to Cardiff is worth going to over keele when keele is on my doorstep
Do you know if going to Cardiff is worth going to over keele when keele is on my doorstep
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(Original post by Nikitka)
is It possible to become a barrister in UK with its degree? Or only soliciting ?
is It possible to become a barrister in UK with its degree? Or only soliciting ?
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I hear RGU is becoming pretty good for law and might be worth considering, it's not as prestigious as AoA but has improved.
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(Original post by Ali_shah2019)
I’m pretty sure a law degree is required for becoming a barrister and solicitor. It’s what you choose to do later that decides which path you take. For becoming a solicitor you have to pass the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and for a barrister there’s the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC). That being said, the SRA have announced a SQE( Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination) to streamline the process for those who graduate in law and non-law degrees.
I’m pretty sure a law degree is required for becoming a barrister and solicitor. It’s what you choose to do later that decides which path you take. For becoming a solicitor you have to pass the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and for a barrister there’s the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC). That being said, the SRA have announced a SQE( Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination) to streamline the process for those who graduate in law and non-law degrees.
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(Original post by soma.mehmood)
Omggg I want to go to Aberdeen!!! It actually comes up in the top ten for Law universities in some league tables so I wouldn’t say you’d be disadvantaged if you went there
Omggg I want to go to Aberdeen!!! It actually comes up in the top ten for Law universities in some league tables so I wouldn’t say you’d be disadvantaged if you went there
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(Original post by Nikitka)
Do you wanna become a solicitor or a barrister afterwards and where do you want to practice (England or Scotland ?) Also nice to know :-)
Do you wanna become a solicitor or a barrister afterwards and where do you want to practice (England or Scotland ?) Also nice to know :-)
What about yourself?
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(Original post by soma.mehmood)
Hopefullyyyy a Barrister and I haven’t really decided where yet. I’ve never actually been to Scotland so I don’t know whether I’d like living there etc but practicing in Scotland is definitely an option for me What about yourself?
Hopefullyyyy a Barrister and I haven’t really decided where yet. I’ve never actually been to Scotland so I don’t know whether I’d like living there etc but practicing in Scotland is definitely an option for me
What about yourself?
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(Original post by soma.mehmood)
Hopefullyyyy a Barrister and I haven’t really decided where yet. I’ve never actually been to Scotland so I don’t know whether I’d like living there etc but practicing in Scotland is definitely an option for me What about yourself?
Hopefullyyyy a Barrister and I haven’t really decided where yet. I’ve never actually been to Scotland so I don’t know whether I’d like living there etc but practicing in Scotland is definitely an option for me
What about yourself?
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(Original post by Nikitka)
Barrister as well. To me it just seems so much more interesting than being a solicitor, solicitor is more like your typical American big law firm lawyer, while barrister is a world of its own. As an international student, I never was in Scotland as well, not sure about practicing there though ($$question)
Barrister as well. To me it just seems so much more interesting than being a solicitor, solicitor is more like your typical American big law firm lawyer, while barrister is a world of its own. As an international student, I never was in Scotland as well, not sure about practicing there though ($$question)
And it’s okay don’t apologise X
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You guys definitely need BPTC notes and past year mock questions to ace the Bar. I practise lots of questions, that's why im here today to help the peers.
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(Original post by soma.mehmood)
Hopefullyyyy a Barrister and I haven’t really decided where yet. I’ve never actually been to Scotland so I don’t know whether I’d like living there etc but practicing in Scotland is definitely an option for me What about yourself?
Hopefullyyyy a Barrister and I haven’t really decided where yet. I’ve never actually been to Scotland so I don’t know whether I’d like living there etc but practicing in Scotland is definitely an option for me
What about yourself?
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