Four Steps To Becoming A Solicitor

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The four steps to becoming a solicitor

STEP 1: Get a law degree

Gaining a law degree is the first step to becoming a solicitor. You will not need to do a common professional examination or a graduate diploma in law if your law degree included modules on legal knowledge, contract, tort, criminal, equity and the law of trusts, property law, EU law and public law.

Many UK universities require future undergraduate students to sit an exam prior to entry. The exam is known as the national admissions test for law (LNAT) and has to be sat before course enrolment is complete.

Step 2 What to do if you have a degree but not in law

Ideally the best route into becoming a qualified solicitor is by first completing a law degree, but there is another option for people who have a degree but not in law. You can complete a GDL or CPE course which enables you to convert your degree into a law degree. This course is available through many different universities and colleges although competition to get onto curses can be tough.

STEP 3: Completing the Legal Practice Course (LPC)

The LPC should be completed directly after your law degree or CPE/GDL has been completed. This course aims to teach student the practical aspects of working in the legal sector. It aims to train and prepare students for situations they will come into contact with as a solicitor.

Step 4: Obtaining a training contract

After completion of the LPC qualification students should seek to find a suitable training contract as soon as possible. Competition can be harsh and places scarce so looking as soon as possible is a must. The experience gained from your training contract will be vital for your development and provide a real introduction to working as a solicitor.


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Once you have qualified as a solicitor you can specialise and become a driving offence solicitor for example. Certain areas such as driving offences are in high demand.



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