The Legal Profession - How to become Barristers + Solicitors

Education and Training

Solicitor

• A-Levels

• Degree
  • Can study a degree in anything
  • Most take LLB law degree - Qualifying Law Degree - Must include core subjects
    • Obligations including contract, restitution + tort
    • Public Law
    • Criminal Law
    • Equity + law of trusts
    • Law of European Union
  • If student completes degree in another subject can do a 1 year law conversion course called Common Professional Examination (CPE)/General Diploma in Law (GDL) - £12,000
    • All core subjects
• Legal Practice Course (LPC) - £11,000 1 year
• Training contract
  • 2 years practical experience in a solicitor's office
  • Can also be in Government department
  • CPS
  • Magistrates Court Service
  • In-House Legal departments
  • Spend time in various departments, trainee gains practical experience in at least 3 different areas
  • Get Paid minimum of £16,000-£18,000
• Qualified
• Can complete a certificate of advocacy, will allow them greater right of audience in higher courts
• Can apply for judiciary and position of Queens Counsel

• ILEX Route
• 4 GCSEs
• Obtain job as trainee legal executive
• Join Institute of Legal executives Part 1 and 2 of ILEX exams - Study part time while you work
• Work for 2 years in solicitor's office
• Admitted as…