Live Life Team
A solicitor represents their clients in many issues of the law, from divorce to house purchase. However, don’t run away with the idea that there is the level of drama portrayed in many films where the solicitors are seen in court. It’s not as glamorous and exciting as it appears.
Yes, you do go to court to represent clients where needed, but the reality is that a court is a calm and serious place, and you will need to have a sharp brain and prepare well to represent you client to the best of your abilities.
Like many professions of this ilk, you need to choose to specialise, but not until the basic legal training is complete, and for this you will need to study law at university level, which means you will need to get good GCSE grades, especially in English and Mathematics to enable you to progress to A-level studies. Most universities will make you an offer if you get two grade ‘As’ and one grade ‘B’ pass at A-level.
The course itself is normally 3 years to start with, and then you will need to have further training depending on what you want to do. It may be possible at this stage to get a level entry position in a law firm and do further training whilst working under the supervision of a senior partner.
