careers in law
Useful Links
https://www.thelawyerportal.com/
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/law-sector
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/law-sector/top-uk-law-firms
https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/en
https://www.clsa.co.uk/resources/find-a-solicitor/
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What is a lawyer?
A lawyer is anyone who could give legal advice. So, this term encompasses Solicitors, Barristers, and legal executives.
A Solicitor is a lawyer who gives legal advice and represents the clients in the courts. They deal with business matters, contracts, conveyance, wills, inheritance, etc. So, they work with any legal matter as well represent the clients in the Courts.
Solicitors in England and Wales are represented by the Law Society of England and Wales (from which TLACORP is a member of its International Dept.). Solicitors from Scotland are represented by the Law Society of Scotland.
A barrister is a lawyer who is specialized in representing clients in the Courts. They have an audience in all Courts. In the UK, Barristers are regulated by the Barrister’s Association of the same jurisdiction in which they are competent. Usually, Barristers are approached by the Solicitors, and are contracted by them, to give legal advice in the particular area in which they are a specialist when the case is brought to Court. Normally, the Solicitor engages directly with the client and is contracted by him. He makes the preparatory work of the case, investigation, consultancy, etc. And, when the case demands a Courts case, should the Solicitor require special advice, contracts the services of the Barrister. At this point, the Solicitor acts as attorney of the client, he represents the client. In instance, the barrister, acts as per instruction of the Solicitor. New rules in the UK now allow a barrister to give legal advice and to contact directly with the client.
USA legal system does not make a distinction between Solicitor and Barristers, and they refer to both of them as “Lawyers”.
Useful Links
https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/MeetTheLawyer
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/law-sector/areas-of-law
https://www.thelawyerportal.com/free-guides/difference-between-solicitor-and-barrister/
Careers using a Law degree:
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/law
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Alternative law careers
If you decide that a job in law isn't for you, you could also work in:
investment banking
legal publishing
the police service
Areas of Law- useful links
For all the areas click here : https://www.law.ac.uk/employability/legal-practice-areas/
Work placement opportunities
University Application support
University - Personal statement help
https://www.thelawyerportal.com/free-guides/law-personal-statement/
https://universitycompare.com/personal-statement-examples/law/
https://www.studential.com/personal-statement-examples/law-personal-statement-examples
Apprenticeships
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LNAT
The LNAT is used by universities to help them select people for their undergraduate law courses.
Typical Law degree entry requirement examples
(Academic year 2020/2021) :
Interview help - Higher education or Apprenticeship
How to prepare for your interview
If you're preparing for your interview for Law course.
Check the information provided from the University when you were invited to interview what do you need to take with you? What type of interviews will you be undertaking? 1 to 1/ group?
Be on time! Make sure you know where you need to be and how to get there with plenty of time to spare.
Bring all documentation they have asked you to take with you.
Dress appropriately - remember, this is an interview for a professional course.
Re-read your application form and personal statement as they will ask you to elaborate on it.
Be clear about why you want to go into a degree within Law.
Be ready to answer questions about the profession – brief yourself on current issues. Check current news related to the profession you are hoping to go into.
Be ready to answer questions about the course
Be ready to answer questions about the University – have you been to an Open Day; why do you want to study here; how will you fit in?
Be yourself! Be confident ! Good luck!
Interview Questions
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Apprenticeships
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/law-sector/law-apprenticeships
https://www.lawcareers.net/Starting-Out/Law-Apprenticeships-Guide
https://www.thelawyerportal.com/free-guides/legal-apprenticeships/
https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Features/07022023-A-guide-to-law-apprenticeships
https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/legal-and-law
Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE)
Law Apprenticeships
What are the different types of legal apprenticeship?
Intermediate apprenticeship
The intermediate apprenticeship is aimed at school leavers who have not done A levels. Entry requirements are five GCSEs graded 9-4 (A* to C) or equivalent. Apprentices will develop skills to assist in the progression of cases on an administrative level. It is usually a 15-21 month course.
Paralegal apprenticeship
The paralegal apprenticeship delivers paralegal training in a particular legal practice area. Entry requirements are five GCSEs graded 9-4 (A* to C) and three A levels graded C or above (or equivalent). It is a 24-month course. It can lead on to further training via the solicitor apprenticeship route to qualify as a solicitor. It is also possible to go on to qualify as a chartered legal executive, although smaller numbers of paralegals take this route.
CILEx Chartered legal executive apprenticeship
A legal executive is another type of lawyer who is trained to specialise as an expert in one particular area of law. Within that specialism, the job of a legal executive is very similar to that of a solicitor – legal executives advise clients, draft documents and conduct research to find solutions to problems. The chartered legal executive apprenticeship is run by CILEx and trains apprenticeships to qualify as a chartered legal executive. Candidates must first complete the paralegal apprenticeship before progressing onto this.
Solicitor apprenticeship
The solicitor apprenticeship is a six-year programme of paid, on-the-job training ending in qualification as a solicitor. The entry requirements are five GCSEs graded 9-4 (A* to C) and three A levels (minimum grades vary among employers from CCC – AAB or equivalent work experience. The apprenticeship also integrates a law degree, which is obtained at the end of the fourth year. Apprentices learn law and legal practice alongside gaining competence in legal skills, commercial skills and professional conduct.
Where can I find legal apprenticeship vacancies?
For the most comprehensive and up-to-date list of legal apprenticeship opportunities across the UK, look to our list of current vacancies. You can use our search tool to search for the types of apprenticeship you’re interested in, in the area you would like to work.
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/law-sector/law-apprenticeships
https://www.lawcareers.net/Starting-Out/Law-Apprenticeships-Guide
https://www.thelawyerportal.com/free-guides/legal-apprenticeships/
https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Features/04022020-A-guide-to-law-apprenticeships
https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/legal-and-law
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APPLICATION HELP
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APPRENTICESHIPS
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