How to Become a Solicitor

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.