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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/

https://www.hg.org/legal-articles/concept-and-differences-between-a-lawyer-a-solicitor-and-a-barrister-in-the-uk-18875


Careers using a Law degree:

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Alternative law careers

If you decide that a job in law isn't for you, you could also work in:

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investment banking

legal publishing

management consultancy

pension scheme management

the police service

politics.

Areas of Law- useful links 

For all the areas click here : https://www.law.ac.uk/employability/legal-practice-areas/

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University Application support 

LNAT 

The LNAT is used by universities to help them select people for their undergraduate law courses. 

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Typical Law degree entry requirement examples 

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Law Apprenticeships 

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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.

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