What happens when? GCSE


A LEVEL


ILEX LEVEL 3


NON-LAW DEGREE


GDL


LAW DEGREE


ILEX LEVEL 6


BPTC


LPC


ILEX GRAD FAST TRACK


PUPILLAGE TRAINING CONTRACT Plus 5 years’ qualifying employment


LEGAL EXECUTIVE BARRISTER SOLICITOR LPC


(Subject to SRA approval of qualifying employment)


Confused about the path to becoming a lawyer? With this simple career timetable, there's no need to be! Above, a handy diagram. Below and overleaf, brief explanations of the different stages.


GCSE


The foundation of your academic career and the essential first step -


good grades are vital if you want to progress in your legal career.


A level


The academic stage between GCSE and undergraduate level; again, good grades are essential. Some universities favour traditional, 'facilitating' subjects such as history (few favour law).


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