A brief guide on how to become a fully qualified solicitor.

Getting a law degree is the first step on the way to becoming a solicitor. Sometime s people are required to complete a CPE or GDL after a law degree. You will not need to do a common professional examination or a graduate diploma in law if your law degree included modules on the following; legal knowledge, contract, tort, criminal, equity and the law of trusts, property law, EU law and public law.

There is a test that lots of UK universities require you to take before you begin an undergraduate law degree, known as the LNAT.

If you have a degree in a subject other than law you can still become a solicitor. If you have a different degree you can complete a CPE or GDL course to convert your degree into a law degree. This course is offered by many education institutions throughout the UK. Courses can be extremely competitive as lots of people apply.

The LPC legal practice course should be completed either straight after your law degree or after your CPE/GDL course is completed. The LPC course offers a much more practical approach than would have been given during your law degree. It is intended to help train student and make sure that they have the relevant skills and experience that they will need.

Training contracts should be applied for during the last year of your law degree as competition for places can be very high. With some larger firms you will get your CPE/ LPC OR GDL fees paid for you, but not all do this. The experience you gain from your training contract will be varied and you should have somebody experienced beside you to help with any questions you have. Your training contract is an important part in the journey to becoming a solicitor.

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