17 August 2017
It’s A-Levels Results Day today!
At Williamsons, we would like to wish everyone the best of luck with their A-Levels results and know that even if the results aren’t what you’d hoped for – there are options for everyone.
A career as a solicitor can be incredibly rewarding and intellectually challenging.
But first…
The studying to become a solicitor takes dedication and hard work!
So, what do YOU need to become a solicitor?
- complete a qualifying law degree, followed by the Legal Practice Course (LPC)
- complete a non-law degree then take the Common Professional Examination (CPE) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) conversion course, followed by the LPC.
- complete the membership or fellowship route of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) while working in the legal profession – this route can be taken if you do not have a degree.
What does a solicitor do?
- private practice – providing legal services such as conveyancing, probate, civil and family law, litigation, personal injury and criminal law
- commercial practice – advising and acting for businesses in areas including contract law, tax, employment law and company sales and mergers
- in-house legal advice – for companies, the government or local authorities
- Crown Prosecution Service – examining evidence to decide whether to bring cases to court
Don’t forget…
If you didn’t get the results you’d hoped for, please click here for more information.
