A Solicitor advises clients in legal matters about the law, and also acts on the behalf of the clients. A Solicitor works in a variety of settings such as family, and criminal law, litigation, tax and contract law, personal injury, in-house legal advice for companies, government authorities, commercial practice, and employment law. Skills that are needed to work in this occupation is that you must have strong written and oral communication, great attention to detail, work in a fast paced environment, assertive, empathic, tactful, and confidential with legal matters. Solicitors work long hours and may be required to be on call for the weekends and holidays.
You must complete the academic requirement in at least one of these ways by completing a law degree. Another way is by completing a degree in a different subject but then must take the Common Professional Examination called the (CPE) or the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or lastly, be qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX).
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In order to obtain the law degree the requirements are to have achieved outstanding grades in at least five GCSE (A-C) and two or three A levels. It is best to check the entry requirements with the providers of the course.
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After meeting the academic requirements you will need to dedicate 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time completing the Legal Practice Course (LPC).
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Enroll and complete a 2-year vocational training.
Step5
Complete and pass the Professional Skills Course (PSC).
In Northern Ireland the academic requirements are slightly different:
Step1
You need to complete a law degree or have a degree in a different subject, but must have outstanding grades and have a decent level of legal understanding. Or you can have extensive relevant legal experience in the occupation.
Step2
After completing the academic requirements you must complete a 2 to 4-year apprenticeship with a Solicitor.
Step3
When you are completely qualified then you must take time to complete more developmental training on a yearly basis.
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