Non-law degree Lawyers are not required to have studied law at university! It is possible to do a non-law degree and then do the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL).
Law degree
The qualifying law degree, or LLB, covers seven compulsory subjects: public, criminal, contract, tort, property, equity and trusts, and EU law.
GDL
Like the law degree, the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) concentrates on the seven foundations of legal practice. When combined with a non- law degree, it is equivalent to a law degree.
BPTC
The Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) is the vocational stage of training to be a barrister, which must be completed prior to pupillage.
LPC
The Legal Practice Course (LPC) is the vocational stage of training to be a solicitor, which must be completed prior to the training contract.
Pupillage
Pupillage is a compulsory, year-long apprenticeship before qualification as a barrister, during which pupils practise
under the guidance and supervision of a pupil supervisor.
Training contract
The training contract is a compulsory, two-year employment contract before qualification as a solicitor, with a law firm or other approved organisation.
Barrister Barristers offer advice on specific legal issues and are on the front line, representing clients in court.
Solicitor
Solicitors give advice and assistance on matters of law; they are the first point of contact for those seeking legal advice and representation.
Legal executive
It is also possible to practise law as a legal executive lawyer - a qualified lawyer who is trained to specialise as an expert in a particular area of law. The route to qualification is ILEX 3 and ILEX 6, or ILEX Graduate Fast Track, and five years qualifying employment. For more info, go to
www.lawcareers.net/solicitors/ILEX.
Further reading Courses –
www.lawcareers.net/courses
Timetable –
www.lawcareers.net/solicitors /timetable
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