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          Helping you find a career in the solicitor industry

          A solicitor provides expert legal advice and support to clients for a variety of issues, such as property management, business development and compensation.

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          • FAQs
          FAQs
          What does a Solicitor do?

          On a day-to-day basis, a solicitor will:

          • Meet with clients and arrange representation
          • Advise a client on the law and legal issues
          • Draft documents, letters and other relevant paperwork
          • Negotiate with clients
          • Research and analysis the law and its consequences
          • Coordinate the work of all parties involved
          • Correspond with clients and other solicitors
          • Attend meetings of negotiating parties
          • Attend court if necessary
          • Calculate damages, compensation allowances etc.
          • Carry out other administrative duties
          • Keep up to date with changes in the law, etc.
          What skills and interests should an Solicitor have?

          A solicitor will need:

          • Excellent communication skills
          • Dedication and commitment
          • Good negotiating skills
          • Knowledge of the law
          • Attention to detail
          • Potential to lead and delegate responsibility
          • Flexibility and openness to new ideas
          What hours does a Solicitor typically do?

          A solicitor will often work long and unsociable hours, including 12-hour days and weekend work.

          What environment is a Solicitor based in?

          Solicitors will generally be office based.

          How much does a Solicitor travel?

          You may need to travel to meet with clients or attend court.

          How much does a Solicitor get paid?

          Starting salaries for qualified solicitors in small firms range from £25,000 to £40,000. Larger firms can offer starting salaries from between £58,000 and £65,000. Experienced partners can earn in excess of £100,000.

          Perks & benefits

          With the acquirement of experience and legal knowledge, many opportunities for promotion will open. Progress is likely to involve becoming the head of a department within the law firm. You may seek to specialise in a certain area of the law, which may require you to change firm.

          What qualifications does a Solicitor need?

          Achieving a degree is essential to enter the sector (see below). Once you have a degree you can move on to the Legal Practice Course (LPC), a period of vocational training which will equip you with the skills necessary to become a solicitor. After this you will become a trainee solicitor, during which time you will complete a Professional Skills Course (PSC) in order to be fully qualified.

          Useful subjects to study at school & university

          Generally, a law degree is the best route to becoming a solicitor. If you have a degree in a subject other than law you must complete a one-year, full-time conversion course, either a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or the Common Professional Examination (CPE)