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What is the role of a solicitor? I’m interested in applying for law, but I’m unsure what the job itself entails. I was originally applying for veterinary medicine but chemistry didn’t go as planned. Now I’m doing history in one year instead of chemistry. I’m clueless when it comes to how to go about applying for law, or what the course involves. Any advice appreciated, thanks.
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What is the role of a solicitor? I’m interested in applying for law, but I’m unsure what the job itself entails. I was originally applying for veterinary medicine but chemistry didn’t go as planned. Now I’m doing history in one year instead of chemistry. I’m clueless when it comes to how to go about applying for law, or what the course involves. Any advice appreciated, thanks.
Studying law at university will not automatically make you a solicitor. You would have to undertake further study, pass the SQE and have 2 years of qualifying work experience under your belt to meet the SRA’s standards. Look into the modules offered for law at different universities and do some wider reading. Veterinary medicine to law is a big switch.
https://www.ucas.com/explore/subjects/law
https://www.thelawyerportal.com/study-law/llb/
https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/files/publications/super-curricular_suggestions.pdf#page26
PS: You can qualify as a solicitor with a law degree, with a degree in any other subject, by doing an apprenticeship, or via CILEX. There are more details about this on the Law Society website. The Law Society is the trade union for solicitors. The Solicitors Regulation Authority is the professional regulator of solicitors.
PPS: For information on becoming a barrister, see -
https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/becoming-a-barrister.html
The General Council of the Bar is the barristers' trade union. Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board, and also by four non-statutory organisations called the Inns of Court.
If you don't know the difference between a barrister and a solicitor, the websites I have referred to above may assist, or I can explain if you wish.
PPS: For information on becoming a barrister, see -
https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/becoming-a-barrister.html
The General Council of the Bar is the barristers' trade union. Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board, and also by four non-statutory organisations called the Inns of Court.
If you don't know the difference between a barrister and a solicitor, the websites I have referred to above may assist, or I can explain if you wish.
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