How to Become a Lawyer? ⚖️
There are so many different careers in the legal world and if you have ever thought “I want to be a lawyer”, you are not alone! Firstly, it is good to know that “lawyer” is a general word used to describe someone who provides legal services (especially in England). So that could mean a solicitor, a barrister or even other legal roles in between. At the University of Law, we have trained over 80,000 lawyers so here is our breakdown of the journey into the legal profession.
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by TheUniofLawStaffThere are so many different careers in the legal world and if you have ever thought “I want to be a lawyer”, you are not alone! Firstly, it is good to know that “lawyer” is a general word used to describe someone who provides legal services (especially in England). So that could mean a solicitor, a barrister or even other legal roles in between. At the University of Law, we have trained over 80,000 lawyers so here is our breakdown of the journey into the legal profession.
The Right Qualification 🎓
Regardless if you want to be a solicitor or barrister, you will need:
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A qualifying Law Degree (LLB), or
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A non-law degree and a Law Conversion Course (perfect if you have studied something like Criminology, Politics or History!)
At the Uni of Law, we ask for 120 UCAS tariff points for our Law Degrees (that is roughly BBB at A Level) and GCSE Grade C/4 in English Language.
If you already know you want to be a lawyer, great! But if you are still figuring it out or want to explore other careers, you can use out Career Finder tool to help you.
If you already know you want to be a lawyer, great! But if you are still figuring it out or want to explore other careers, you can use out Career Finder tool to help you.
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by TheUniofLawStaffThere are so many different careers in the legal world and if you have ever thought “I want to be a lawyer”, you are not alone! Firstly, it is good to know that “lawyer” is a general word used to describe someone who provides legal services (especially in England). So that could mean a solicitor, a barrister or even other legal roles in between. At the University of Law, we have trained over 80,000 lawyers so here is our breakdown of the journey into the legal profession.
The Solicitor Route 👩*💼
To qualify as a solicitor, you’ll need to:
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Complete your Law degree or a Law Conversion course.
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Pass the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE1 and SQE2). We offer tailored SQE Prep courses and even the SQE Prep Courses with a Legal Masters!
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Undertake 2 years of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) typically via a Training Contract at a Law Firm.
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Apply to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to be formally admitted.
There are also solicitor apprenticeships which are becoming more popular as an alternative to going to university, and this is offered by law firms. You can look on the gov.uk website for more information!
The Barrister Route 👨*⚖️
To qualify as a barrister you would need to:
The Barrister Route 👨*⚖️
To qualify as a barrister you would need to:
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Complete your Law degree or Law Conversion course.
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Apply and then join an Inn of Court.
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Complete the Bar Practice Course (BPC) with the University of Law.
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Complete a 2 year pupillage in chambers.
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Be called to the Bar!
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by TheUniofLawStaffThere are so many different careers in the legal world and if you have ever thought “I want to be a lawyer”, you are not alone! Firstly, it is good to know that “lawyer” is a general word used to describe someone who provides legal services (especially in England). So that could mean a solicitor, a barrister or even other legal roles in between. At the University of Law, we have trained over 80,000 lawyers so here is our breakdown of the journey into the legal profession.
How long will it take? ⏳
It really depends on the route you take, but full-time students may complete their legal education and training journey within 5-6 years from starting university. However, students commonly take longer if they undertake gap years, or if they decide to work in the industry throughout the process. The truth is: you never stop learning throughout your legal career!
It is a journey, not a race 💼
It is okay to feel overwhelmed! The process may seem complicated, but it important to take things one stage at a time. Attending Open Days and University Taster Days will help you find out more information and feel confident in the decision you are going to take.
What are your career job goals? Share below! 👇
It is a journey, not a race 💼
It is okay to feel overwhelmed! The process may seem complicated, but it important to take things one stage at a time. Attending Open Days and University Taster Days will help you find out more information and feel confident in the decision you are going to take.
What are your career job goals? Share below! 👇
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