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If you're interested in the legal profession and want to know how to become a lawyer, read on to learn more about the different paths you can take

What's the difference between a solicitor and a barrister?

Lawyer is a general term referring to anyone who is qualified to give legal advice as a licensed legal practitioner. This includes solicitors and barristers.

Solicitors provide legal support, advice and services to clients, who can be individuals, private companies, public sector organisations or other groups. Working in private practice, in-house for commercial organisations, in local or central government or in the court service, they may specialise in certain areas of law such as property, family or finance.

In England and Wales, barristers represent individuals or organisations in court, carry out research into points of law and advise clients on their case. Many are self-employed in chambers, while others work in government departments or agencies including the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the Government Legal Profession. Advocates play a similar role in Scotland.

Besides solicitors and barristers, other legal jobs that are often collectively referred to as 'lawyers' can include:

Chartered legal executives are qualified lawyers who specialise in particular fields of law such as civil and criminal litigation, corporate law or public law. Only those who complete the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives' (CILEx) training programme can use this title.

Paralegals carry out legal work without being qualified as a solicitor or barrister. They support lawyers by preparing briefing notes and interviewing clients and witnesses.

To help you decide which path would suit you try to arrange work shadowing and work experience placements, and attend insight days. Find out more about law careers and the different areas of law.

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What qualifications do I need to become a lawyer?

Becoming a lawyer via the university route requires you to complete a qualifying law degree (LLB) before taking the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), which will eventually replace the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and Legal Practice Course (LPC), although there are transitional arrangements in place up to 2032 for those who started their law degree, GDL or LPC prior to September 2021 and would like to qualify via the traditional route.

Those who studied an unrelated subject at undergraduate level may find it helpful to embark on a law conversion course and/or an SQE preparation course before sitting the exams.

The next step on the SQE route is to complete two years of qualifying legal work experience, which can include a training contract, before passing the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) character and suitability requirements. You can then apply for admission to the roll of solicitors.

It's also possible to complete a Solicitor Apprenticeship, which is a six-year, Level 7 programme aimed at A-level graduates, paralegals and chartered legal executives. Find out more about law apprenticeships.

To become a barrister in England and Wales you need to complete at least three stages or components of training. These include:

academic component (law degree)

vocational component (a Bar course)

work-based learning component (pupillage).

After completing all training components you'll be ready to apply for tenancy as a self-employed barrister in chambers or go into practice as an employed barrister.

You can also become a CILEx Lawyer through the CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ) route. Combining work with study you'll progress across three stages:

Foundation - aligned to the role of a paralegal

Advanced - for those handling cases at an advanced paralegal level

Professional - for those who want to be CILEX Lawyers in their chosen specialist area of law and with full practice rights.

Students who already hold an undergraduate or postgraduate legal qualification will not have to start at the beginning. Qualifying as a CILEx lawyer through the CPQ will cost a maximum of £12,500 - less for those with some kind of legal qualification, making it considerably cheaper than university study. Students can study through CILEX Law School or through a number of approved providers.

How long does it take to become a lawyer?

If you study full time, it will take about five or six years to qualify as a solicitor. This includes a three-year law degree, the SQE assessments and two-years of qualifying legal work experience. Studying a non-law subject for your degree means you'll need to factor in the time it takes to study for a law conversion course and/or an SQE preparation course, both of which can extend the training period.

Becoming a fully-fledged barrister takes five years - including three years for your law degree, one year for a Bar course and a one-year pupillage in chambers. Again, add an extra year for a law conversion course if your degree wasn't in law.

Meanwhile, if you're studying to become a lawyer via the CILEx CPQ each stage will take between 18 months and two years - although students can progress at whatever speed suits them - meaning a student could qualify as a CILEX Lawyer in five to six years.

What A-levels do I need to become a lawyer?

There are no essential A-level subjects. However, to demonstrate that you have the skills, choose subjects that involve research, analysis and communication - such as law (if it's an option at your school) history, geography, modern languages, sciences or maths - as these can give you an edge. Be aware that many universities do not accept general studies or critical thinking A-levels.

Legal work is intellectually challenging and competitive, so universities expect excellent A-level grades as evidence that you'll be able to cope with the demands of studying law. Entry requirements for an undergraduate law degree at top universities typically range from A*AA to AAB. Other institutions have less stringent criteria, so check when searching for courses.

Some universities specify required GCSE grades in English, maths and possibly a foreign language.

In addition, to study law at university you'll often have to take the National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT) as part of your application. This does not test your knowledge of law - instead, it assesses your aptitude for the required skills. Fees for those taking the LNAT at a UK or EU test centre are £75.

Do I need a law degree?

To become a solicitor or barrister you will need a degree (whether this is gained through university study or via an apprenticeship) but this degree doesn't necessarily have to be in law.

'You are eligible with any degree,' says Keith Mitchelhill, early talent recruitment advisor at Womble Bond Dickinson. 'For those with a non-law degree, it is recommended (though not compulsory) that you complete a law conversion course, commonly the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL), which provides you with the foundations of legal knowledge that will help in your legal career.'

Upon completing a law conversion course you'll need to take the SQE (solicitors) or a Bar course (barristers).

If you do study law at undergraduate level, ensure that your LLB is a qualifying degree - meaning it's approved by the SRA (for solicitors) or the Bar Standards Board (BSB) (for barristers) - a requirement if you're to become a practising lawyer.

As previously mentioned, it's possible to join the legal profession without going to university at all. The CILEx CPQ route (where you can study to become a paralegal (Foundation), advanced paralegal (Advanced) or lawyer (Professional)) does not require a degree, or equivalent qualifications and experience.

Legal apprenticeships are also available, and these provide another viable alternative to university study.

Can I become a lawyer with a 2:2 or a third?

Law is such a competitive sector that even candidates with top grades can sometimes struggle to get qualifying legal work experience, a training contract or pupillage after their studies.

'In general, firms tend to look for a 2:1, however if you don't have the results that you feel best represent you, don't give up,' explains Keith. 'A lot of law firms allow you to explain any mitigating circumstances. Some firms don't look at grades at all, rather just your eligibility to complete a training contract or QWE.'

However, it might be a good idea to make speculative applications to smaller high street solicitors, rather than applying to major city firms.

'You can still make your application stand out to law firms by gaining valuable work and life experience, demonstrating your understanding of the key skills gained through this, and how they may transfer to a legal environment,' adds Keith.

Find out more about writing a legal CV and cover letter.

What are the best law schools in the UK?

Where you choose to study should be based on your own research into different locations, institutions and their facilities, reputations, industry connections and employability records. It's a personal choice - just because an institution tops the rankings doesn't necessarily mean it's right for you.

However, according to the Times World University Rankings by subject 2023, the following UK universities top the list for law:

University of Oxford

University of Cambridge

University College London (UCL)

University of Edinburgh

King's College London

London School of Economics and Political Science

The University of Manchester

University of Bristol

University of Glasgow

University of Warwick.

Durham University, Queen University Belfast and the University of Leeds also feature in the Complete University Guide's law subject league table for 2024.

What skills will I need?

In addition to strong academic grades, there are certain skills you'll need to demonstrate to become a lawyer.

A good indicator of what's required is the LNAT, which is used by many universities as an entrance exam for law degrees. It assesses your:

verbal and written reasoning skills

ability to understand and interpret information

inductive and deductive reasoning abilities

ability to analyse information and draw conclusions.

To find out more about specific skills, see 7 skills for a successful law career.

How do I get legal work experience?

Getting plenty of law work experience is vital if you want to become a lawyer - it'll help you to develop the required skills and learn whether it's the right career for you.

Organise informal work experience with high street legal firms before going to university. This could be a couple of weeks spent work shadowing a solicitor and carrying out general office duties. Placements like this, arranged independently, look good on applications for law degrees.

During your studies apply for formal work placements. These include vacation schemes at law firms, which take place during academic holidays, and mini-pupillages in barristers' chambers.

Other ways of gaining useful experience include undertaking pro bono work (advising and representing people on a voluntary basis), court marshalling (sitting with a judge for a few days) and getting involved in your university's law or debating society.

' There is also the online platform Forage, which provides valuable work experience as well as a certificate of completion that is recognised by many law firms,' says Keith. ' 'Citizens Advice is also a great way to develop your soft skills, they provide fantastic training and give you the opportunity to help members of the public overcome difficult circumstances.'

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We are Dentons. The world's largest law firm. With more than 12,500 people in 80+ countries around the world, we have unique breadth, depth and diversity. Alongside our award-winning global work, we are committed to a culture of innovation, giving back and inclusion.

Dentons is designed to be different. The landscape we work in is changing at an accelerating pace. We embrace this change and are looking for trainees and apprentices to join us in redefining what is possible and in shaping the future of law.

Your career at Dentons can shape up to be something extraordinary. It's a place for those who are driven to challenge. To question. To break tradition. To put your career firmly into fast-forward. This could be the start of something big.

Main areas of work

Trainees and apprentices are able to choose from a wealth of seats to work with experts across our practice areas: Banking and Finance, Competition, Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Projects, PRM (People, Reward and Mobility), Real Estate, Tax and TMT (Technology, Media and Telecommunications).

Work is also about more than just work here. It's about the environment too, and the feeling you get from your team, office and beyond. Our teams are focused on inclusion, giving back, and on looking forward with innovation.

Who Should Apply?

There is no such thing as a 'typical' trainee or apprentice at Dentons and that's the way we like it. Our expertise within the Firm is as diverse as the needs of our global clients. What we have in common is the ability to contribute to our growing success.

We generally look for a strong academic performance, but consider every application we receive in context and holistically. We also encourage you to include mitigating circumstances if relevant.

We have also implemented the Rare Contextual Recruitment System, to give us additional context to every candidate's application.

Trainee Solicitor Programme

The business of law is changing, and we want you to be right there with it. To take us from largest to leading, we're looking for our trainees to think big and see the future of law in a new way.

Our Trainee Solicitor Programme is designed to equip you with the skills required to be the lawyer of the future. On top of our award-winning development programme, we have included three additional modules that you will be required to complete throughout your time with us: legal project management, innovation and resilience. All designed to help you become the lawyer of the future.

Our modernised programme marks the first stage in your journey from lawyer to leader. The lawyers of the future start here.

SQE

The Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE) is a new route to qualification which replaces the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and the Professional Skills Course (PSC). Anyone wanting to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales will need to complete the SQE.

This new regime opens new pathways to qualification, which all include completing an undergraduate degree, passing two sets of exams (SQE 1 and 2) and completing Qualifying Work Experience (QWE).

Dentons will cover the SQE course and exam fees for our future trainees. The SQE will apply to all our London, Milton Keynes and Middle East trainees starting from August 2024 onwards. Our Scottish trainees will continue to complete the Diploma, and our Dublin trainees will be required to complete the PPC course.

Our Training Contract in England will last for two years. There may be an opportunity to use six months previous relevant QWE to reduce the Training Contract to 18 months. This will be discussed on a case-by-case basis and is not guaranteed.

Everyone on our Training Contract will need to complete 18 months minimum, regardless of how much QWE they have already achieved. The training contract will continue to include four seats alongside our bespoke development modules.

Our trainee journey will look slightly different for law and non-law students:

Qualifying Law Undergraduates
Qualifying Law Degree > SQE 1 > SQE 2 > Two Year Trainee Solicitor Programme > Qualification

Non-Law Undergraduates
Non-Law Degree > PGDL > SQE 1 > SQE 2 > Two Year Trainee Solicitor Programme > Qualification

Ireland - our Dublin office

At Dentons, we're not just partaking in the legal market; we're actively shaping it. With our global network spanning 80+ countries, we bring world-class legal expertise right here to Dublin.

Our Dublin office is more than just a workplace - it's a space where ideas come to life. Since the office launch in 2020, we have introduced a fresh, innovative, and truly international presence to the Irish legal market. Our team is driven by innovation and creativity, always looking for new ways to serve our clients and disrupt traditional law practices. We offer an unrivalled opportunity to work on the most complex and significant domestic and cross-border matters.

From day one, you'll be given real responsibilities and opportunities to work with clients, you'll be encouraged to think creatively, challenge norms and develop innovative solutions for our diverse clientele. At Dentons, ongoing training and development programmes are a staple, attracting some of the industry's most respected names and earning us the award for Dublin 'Law Firm of the Year'.

So, if you're an ambitious candidate seeking more than just any career opportunity and you want to be part of shaping what's next in global law, then step into the Dentons Dublin office.

Middle East

The world's largest law firm. That's 12,500+ lawyers working across 200+ locations in over 80 countries. To call our team of challengers diverse would be an understatement. That said, we're always looking for fresh perspectives and individuals with unique skill sets to contribute to our rich culture. After all, you can't innovate, progress or shape the future without doing things a little bit differently.

Our size and distinction speaks volumes, especially in the Middle East. We're the biggest of any international law firm, spanning the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt. This means a breadth and depth of coverage, knowledge as well as the means to shape the local legal industry into something we're all proud to be part of.

Our Middle East Practice Areas include:

Corporate & Commercial

Banking & Finance

Energy, Transport & Infrastructure

Construction & Dispute Resolution

Telecom, Media & Technology

Milton Keynes

If you're a Challenger seeking a legal career in a city that balances a thriving professional environment with a high quality of life, Milton Keynes is the place for you. Our open-plan office fosters a collaborative atmosphere where innovation and teamwork are at the forefront of everything we do. Here, you'll have the chance to engage in stellar international work, tackling cross-border matters that will advance and expand your legal expertise.

Milton Keynes is not just a city; it's a community. Known for its forward-thinking design and ample green spaces, Milton Keynes offers an exceptional work-life balance. After a day of working on wide array of legal matters, you can unwind by exploring the picturesque countryside, or enjoy the diverse dining and entertainment options that the city has to offer. The office is home to several highly esteemed Partners who are leaders in their fields, providing you with invaluable mentorship and the opportunity to learn from the best.

Choosing Milton Keynes means choosing a city that is on the rise - a place where your career can flourish without compromising your quality of life. For Challengers looking to stay or relocate to a vibrant, growing city, Milton Keynes offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and personal satisfaction.

I chose to join the Dentons MK office as I wanted exposure to City clients without having to live the City lifestyle every day. I love that the MK office is only half an hour by train to London, which makes it easy to go into London when I need or want to. The open-plan office creates such a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Also, there are only two floors, so everyone knows everyone!
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Experience Dentons

Experience Dentons is our innovative virtual work experience program, designed to give you an insight into life as a commercial solicitor at the world's largest law firm.

Experience Dentons starts by providing an introduction to law, the commercial world and to Dentons as a firm. Then, as you progress through the program, you will complete work related to each of our key practice areas, honing both your technical and commercial skills. By the end of Experience Dentons you will have completed a range of meaningful activities, gained insight to insider information from Dentons and will receive a certificate to help boost your LinkedIn profile and CV.

There is no application process or deadline, it is an open access programme, but candidates must be above the age of 16 years old to participate.

The programme contains five days' worth of tasks that can be completed at your own pace.

Visit our website for more information about Experience Dentons.

Now to Next Scholarship

The Dentons Now to Next Scholarship is a national student scholarship scheme designed for students of Black, African or Caribbean heritage (including applicants of mixed-race with Black African or Black Caribbean heritage) who are commencing a degree in law.

It is designed to support underrepresented law students financially and provide opportunities to develop their interest in a career in law.

Our Now to Next scholars will be provided with a scholarship of £2,500 per annum during their three-year undergraduate England and Wales qualifying law degree.

Alongside this financial support, scholars will be guaranteed a place on Dentons Open Days, gain access to mentoring, and regularly meet with our Early Careers team and trainees. They will develop their understanding of commercial law through various opportunities to build connections with legal professionals and insight events.

Visit our website for more information about the Now to Next scholarship.

Solicitor Apprenticeship

Skip the burdensome loans and uncertainty that often accompany full-time university degrees. If your dream is to become a solicitor, Dentons offers a clear and financially sound alternative - our Solicitor Apprenticeship programme.

You won't accumulate eye-watering debt. Our Apprenticeship programme allows you to train for your future career without the financial stress. As a Dentons apprentice, you'll start working towards your LLB university degree alongside your day job. It's an opportunity to learn, grow, and earn simultaneously.

The six-year programme aimed at school leavers combines eight seats of work-based learning and part-time study with BPP University.

Dentons is now in the 8th year of running our Solicitor Apprenticeship programme. We were pioneers as one of the first firms to introduce a programme, and to see our first Solicitor Apprentices qualify through the route in 2023.

We are proud of our constant development in this space, and have received legal sector recognition for our Solicitor Apprenticeship programme by being shortlisted for multiple awards in 2023/2024 including the Legal 500 ESG Awards, Women Influence & Power in Law Awards, ISE Awards, People in Law awards, and were awarded Excellence in Human Resource Innovation for the Legal Innovation Awards 2024.

6 years

1 day per week study with BPP university

No university fees

4 days per week work

LLB Law Degree

Qualification as an England & Wales solicitor

Designed for school leavers who have yet to commence an undergraduate degree.

Locations: London and Milton Keynes (September 2025 start).

Dentons Next Talent

If you are a student or graduate ready to challenge the conventional then Dentons. Next Talent, our talent network, is designed for ambitious aspiring future lawyers like you, ready to disrupt the legal scene.

As part of our community, you'll gain exclusive access to events at Dentons. You'll be the first to know about these exciting events, giving you a competitive edge in your career journey. We host regular webinars and workshops led by the Dentons Early Careers team and legal professionals across the firm, offering a unique opportunity to gain industry insights and enhance your legal knowledge.

These interactive sessions are designed to challenge your thinking, stimulate your curiosity, and equip you with the skills needed to be a game-changer in the legal field. From understanding what innovation really means to a law firm, to mastering the recruitment process, our webinars and workshops are your ticket to a successful legal career.

By attending these events, you'll be part of a network of future lawyers, where you can exchange ideas, share insights, and learn from our legal professionals on the perspective and skills that push the boundaries of commercial law and underpin what makes the successful commercial lawyer of the future.

You'll also be alerted when we open recruitment for our open days, vacation schemes and trainee solicitor programmes so you won't miss out when it comes to application season.
Join Dentons Next Talent by registering here
Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing

At Dentons, inclusion and diversity is not just a core value - it is an integral part of our strategy. Building a more inclusive and diverse law firm is core to our strategy because it leads to better business outcomes for our clients, our communities and for Dentons.

We believe in creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We work hard to nurture a sense of inclusion that is empowering to the individual, to the teams and to the Firm.

Examples of our inclusion strategy include a focus on allyship program, access initiatives, mentoring programs, and a series of events and conversation focussed on equity and inclusion.

Our Affinity Groups also play a huge part in fostering a sense of belonging and support for everyone at the firm. These groups include GLOW (LGBTQ+), Fusion (Asian Professionals), BPN (Black Professionals), Inspire (Gender Equality), Accessibility (Disability), and our Parents and Carers network.

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There's more to the sector than criminal law, in fact there are many areas for you to explore. Learn more about the different types of law to help narrow down your options

The areas of law that you choose to pursue when studying your Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), Legal Practice Course (LPC) or LLM degree often determine the firms you can apply to once you graduate - not to mention your longer-term career options.

Here's an overview of some of the practice areas you could enter...

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)

ADR is often quicker and cheaper than litigation and involves settling civil disputes between consumers and traders without going to court.

The most common forms of ADR in the UK are arbitration, where an independent third party considers the facts and makes a final decision, and mediation, where an independent third party helps disputing parties reach an acceptable outcome themselves.

Several large and well-established ADR schemes exist in highly-regulated sectors such as energy, telecoms and financial services. However, an increasing number of businesses in other areas are members of voluntary ADR schemes.

You'd suit ADR work if you have good negotiation skills, are understanding and can act quickly.

Design your own degree pathway

Choose from a wide range of elective modules

Banking law

This type of law covers the full spectrum of finance, from personal bank loans to complex business transactions.

Lawyers specialise in property, acquisition, capital markets or Islamic finance, and work on behalf of either the borrower or the lender. They assist with negotiations, due diligence and the structuring of deals, ensuring legal compliance throughout. They're also involved in the analysis and prediction of future trends.

An analytical mind, great attention to detail and a good head for numbers are needed to be successful in banking law.

Commercial law

Advising companies and governments on business-related issues is what this area of law is all about.

Lawyers handle a range of corporate deals and standalone transactions, and are responsible for negotiating and creating contracts regarding, for example, the supply of goods and services.

If you have good people management skills, commercial awareness and the ability to pick out important facts then this could be for you.

Constitutional law

This core area of law governs the operation of political communities, most notably the state.

It revolves around the concept of the state protecting fundamental rights of the individual, though legislation sometimes originates from non-national sources - the European Union (EU), for example.

Indeed, the protection of individual rights is increasingly the concern of supranational institutions such as the EU.

Construction law

This type of law involves both contentious and non-contentious work. The former includes early dispute resolution, and the latter includes tasks such as the procurement of resources and advising on insurance matters.

Construction lawyers work with finance and property development professionals on projects ranging from the infrastructural, such as roads, prisons and hospitals, to the industry-specific, such as those related to gas production.

You'd suit construction law if you're creative, think laterally and have some technical knowledge in a related area such as engineering.

Contract law

A contract is a legally-binding agreement between two or more parties regarding the sale of goods, provision of services or exchange of interests or ownership.

Contract law centres on the relationship, content and validity of these agreements. If disagreements arise, the blame and solutions can be identified by referring to the contract, or the laws that govern the contract.

Corporate law

Lawyers work on articles of association, directors' and shareholders' rights, and the incorporation, public listing or delisting of companies.

Clients come from all industries, and can include multinational corporations, investment banks, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), regulatory bodies and governments.

If you thrive on challenges, want to earn a high salary and have an excellent academic background then you'll suit this type of law.

Criminal law

Covers any form of criminal behaviour, regardless of scale or severity, meaning that lawyers can work on crimes as serious as rape, murder or robbery.

Private practitioners represent the defence, while public practitioners work either for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) or the Public Defender Service (PDS). Criminal lawyers cover the entire case, from the initial investigation to potential appeal.

This area of law can also require involvement in international relations and understanding laws from multiple jurisdictions, particularly when concerning issues such as terrorism, extradition and money-laundering.

Employment law

Regulates the relationship between employers and their employees. This includes judging what employers can ask of and expect from their workforce, and what rights individuals have in the workplace.

Legislative focus is on areas such as discrimination, working hours, data protection, and recruitment, redundancy and dismissal.

You'll need to be friendly and professional, be adaptable and have great communication skills to succeed in this type of law.

Environmental law

This area of law seeks to protect the environment, granting rights across a variety of issues from local noise pollution to worldwide climate change.

The UK's environmental regulatory bodies include local authorities, the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of the Environment in Northern Ireland.

Scientific knowledge and good analytical skills are needed.

Equity and trusts

Regulates situations where one person places trust in another to look after their affairs.

Most lawyers working within equity deal with trust law. Equity and trusts specialists often ensure that charities are spending funds appropriately or help to resolve conflicts between family members. The latter often involves the scrutiny of wills, meaning that professionals must deal with sensitive situations well.

EU law

This overrules the national law of all member countries if any conflict between the two arises. It involves a range of different matters from agriculture to competition, and exists to ensure populations within all member states are treated equally.

Lawyers work on disputes involving national law systems, and can work either for or against the state. While government lawyers protect the interests of the state, others work for private individuals and companies to ensure that member states don't abuse their powers.

Family law

This type of law covers numerous areas including same-sex parenting, parental responsibility, domestic violence and abuse, and finances and property upon divorce.

You need to have effective communication skills and be able to empathise with your clients to succeed in family law.

Human rights law

In the UK, this type of law centres on the Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights.

It covers many aspects of public justice, such as equality, discrimination, freedom of speech and prisoners' rights, plus sanctions against regimes that have committed gross human rights violations, or persecuted individuals or societies.

Good advocacy skills, knowledge of the regulations and a patient approach are needed in human rights law.

Insurance law

There are numerous sub-specialisms of insurance, including property, professional indemnity and maritime. Insurance policies mitigate financial loss caused by, for example, human error, accidents and natural disasters.

Lawyers are required when disputes arise between the insured policyholder and the insurer, or the insured plus the insurer and another party. However, some specialise in the transactional aspects, advising on elements such as tax and regulations.

Intellectual property (IP) law

IP refers to creations of the mind, such as names, designs, inventions, images and artistic works. These are protected in law by patents, copyright and trademarks, which enable people to earn recognition or financial benefit from their creations.

The ability to discuss complex ideas in a simple way, flexibility and good organisation are required if you want to succeed as an IP lawyer.

For more information on what IP involves, see how to start a business.

Land law

Part of the wider sphere of property law, this specialism governs the land and anything within or attached to it, such as trees, buildings, treasure or oil.

Lawyers fight or defend disputes over land matters, such as rights of way and boundary issues. They can work on behalf of landowners, companies, investors, private individuals or the state, and specialise in areas including property finance, mortgage lending and social housing.

Litigation

Also known as dispute resolution, litigation involves assisting with any civil disputes and claims that arise following a commercial deal or transaction, either between different companies, or between companies and individuals.

Issues include fraud, regulation, unpaid bills, defective products, corporate management, contractual matters, and mergers and acquisitions.

If you present facts in a persuasive manner, have commercial awareness and good negotiation skills then this could be the area of law for you.

Media law

This is a broad type of law covering advertising, broadcasting, digital media, film, marketing, music, publishing and television. Lawyers deal with contentious and non-contentious issues such as contracts, intellectual property, copyright disputes, defamation, libel and privacy.

You'll need to keep up-to-date with the industry and possess solid commercial awareness. Excellent analytical skills and an outgoing, engaging personality are essential.

Private client law

Lawyers manage the affairs of individuals, plan all aspects of their finances including wills, trusts, investments, estates and taxation. Their main objective is to help preserve and build wealth.

Private clients are usually rich celebrities or entrepreneurs, landowners who own a huge portfolio of properties, or individuals with inherited wealth.

Property law

Working on commercial or residential cases you'll work on behalf of individuals, companies, developers or public bodies.

The majority deal in the buying or selling of property, although other related areas include construction and planning law.

If you're a great multi-tasker with the ability to negotiate and build good relationships with clients then this area of law may be for you.

Public law

This governs the exercise of power by public bodies in the UK. The most important process in public law is judicial review: the Administrative Court may order that any decision made unlawfully be overturned or reconsidered, often on the basis of the Human Rights Act 1998. Bodies that most often appear as respondents include local authorities, government departments, the prison service and the National Health Service (NHS).

Shipping law

Lawyers deal with the carriage of goods or people by sea, plus any matter related to the use, financing, construction, insurance and decommissioning of ships.

The field is divided into wet shipping, which refers to incidents or issues that arise during the actual voyage, and dry shipping, which refers to all other matters.

You'll need good communication skills, knowledge of the industry and attention to detail.

Sports law

Combining different areas, primarily commercial contracts, employment contracts, litigation and tax issues, lawyers represent players, clubs, sports agents, governing bodies or sponsorship companies.

Trained in one particular discipline litigators get involved with disciplinary and regulatory issues, such as governance and anti-doping; employment lawyers deal with athletes' contracts; and commercial contract lawyers handle brand management, media rights and sponsorship deals.

The ability to network, provide quick answers to clients' problems and knowledge of the sport you're working in are needed.

Tax law

Public sector tax lawyers are primarily employed by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to provide advice and assistance regarding regulations, but they also work on the investigation and prosecution of tax evaders.

Private sector lawyers, meanwhile, ensure that clients take advantage of legal tax loopholes when structuring their business deals, assets and operations. They may also represent someone litigating against HMRC.

This area of law would suit those with qualifications in accounting and good attention to detail.

Tort law

In civil law, a tort is a wrongdoing by one private party against another. There are three general types: intentional, negligence and strict liability, with types of grievance including injury, slander, trespass, noise pollution and false imprisonment.

Successful cases usually result in monetary compensation for the claiming party.

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Deciding on a legal career can be a challenge, especially when there are so many law jobs on offer. To help you make an informed choice here's a breakdown of available jobs in the sector

Solicitor

You'll be a confidential adviser that has direct contact with clients, combining expertise and people skills to provide legal guidance and assistance. Once qualified, you can work in private practice, in-house for a commercial or industrial organisation, in local or central government or in the court service.

If you have a qualifying law degree, you need to do the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and then a training contract. If your undergraduate degree isn't in law you'll need to do the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) first. However, in 2021 the way that solicitors qualify is set to change with the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).

Discover the skills you'll need and what you can earn as a solicitor.

Solicitor, Scotland

Solicitors and advocates in Scotland have very similar duties to solicitors and barristers in England and Wales. However, Scotland has its own legal system, procedures and terminology. The Scottish legal profession also has its own entry and training arrangements.

The main way to become a solicitor in Scotland is to take the university route, which involves three stages: the LLB degree in Scots Law, the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, and a two-year traineeship, which is work-based training under the supervision of a practising solicitor.

Find out more about being a solicitor in Scotland.

Barrister

Passion, dedication and hard work are just three of the qualities needed for a career at the Bar.

From providing specialist legal advice to representing clients in court, your tasks will vary depending on your area of expertise. You'll advise clients on the law and the strength of their case, hold conferences with clients to discuss their situation and provide legal advice, represent clients in court by presenting the case, examining witnesses and giving reasons why the court should support the case, and negotiate settlements with the other side.

Discover whether life as a barrister is for you.

Barristers' clerk

Also known as practice assistants or assistant practice managers, barristers' clerks are responsible for running the administration and business activities of a barrister's chambers. You need to be familiar with court procedures and etiquette and develop an expertise in the type of law undertaken by your chambers.

A successful clerk has commercial acumen, legal knowledge and strong interpersonal skills. You shouldn't think of this as a route to becoming a barrister, as chambers may not offer a pupillage to someone who has been working for them as a clerk due to a conflict of interest.

Read about the responsibilities of a barristers' clerk.

Chartered legal executive

As a qualified lawyer you'll have your own client files and, as a fee-earner in private practice, your work is charged directly to the client. This is an important difference between chartered legal executives and other legal support staff.

Only those who have completed the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) training programme can use the title of chartered legal executive.

The academic course is split into two sections: CILEx Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice, which takes two years and is equivalent to an A-level; and the two-year CILEx Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law and Practice, which is at honours degree level and is the final stage of academic training.

Take a look at what a chartered legal executive does.

Paralegal

You can offer legal services but aren't qualified as a solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive. Traditionally, you didn't need qualifications to refer to yourself as a paralegal, but employers now demand some form of training or qualification.

Paralegals don't just work for solicitors, but if they do then larger firms expect solid work experience, especially if you haven't completed a law degree or the LPC. You'll also need an understanding of the client and sector, good people and networking skills, to be a methodical problem solver and the ability to analyse information and look at possible implications.

Find out more about the role of a paralegal.

Licensed conveyancer

These are property law specialists who work on behalf of clients buying or selling property in England and Wales. You'll deal with all legal matters, administration, finance and queries involved in a property transaction.

This area of work is open to graduates with any degree, but to become a licensed conveyancer in England and Wales, you must pass the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) qualification, which is usually taken while working.

Read about the qualifications that a licensed conveyancer needs.

Legal secretary

It's your job to ensure the office runs smoothly by providing administrative support to solicitors and legal executives. You'll produce wills and contracts, accompany solicitors to court or police stations or deal with clients.

The ability to type accurately and quickly, a good eye for detail and discretion are skills you'll need to succeed.

Patent attorney

Specially trained in drafting patents and with knowledge of intellectual property law, you'll lead inventors or companies through the process of obtaining a patent and then act to enforce inventors' rights if infringed.

You can only use the title 'patent attorney' once you're qualified and on the Register of Patent Attorneys. An understanding of scientific and technological principles and processes, and the ability to explain complex technical ideas clearly and concisely are what you'll need to do well in this role.

Take a look at the skills you need to become a patent attorney.

Trade mark attorney

A thorough knowledge of trade mark law and practice, as well as excellent communication skills and commercial awareness, are attributes you'll need to qualify as a registered trade mark attorney.

As a specialist legal professional, you'll advise clients about protecting and enforcing their trade mark rights. By providing legal support on the registration, use and exploitation of new and existing trade marks, you'll ensure that companies successfully protect the identity and integrity of their brands.

Discover what else a trade mark attorney does.

Company secretary

You'll be responsible for ensuring that an organisation complies with standard financial and legal practice and maintains high standards of corporate governance. You can expect a starting salary of around £30,000.

The capability to work with numbers, good analytical and problem-solving skills, a diplomatic approach and the confidence to provide support to high-profile staff and board members are all necessary skills for a successful company secretary.

Find out more about the role of a company secretary.

Judge

It's up to you to control trials and hearings in your courtroom. You need to look at the evidence, interpret the law and make an impartial decision in favour of one of the parties. In criminal cases you'll also decide what sentence to give a defendant if they're convicted.

You can't become a judge straight after graduation as you need significant experience as a solicitor or barrister first. This is followed by some part-time work supervised by an experienced judge.

Usher

In charge of preparing the courtroom, ushers check that everyone is present and call defendants and witnesses into court. There are also 'sworn ushers' who accompany the jury to and from the courtroom and pass messages between the jury and the judge.

As the first point of contact, you'll need effective communication and people skills. You'll also need to be discreet, as a lot of the information you'll hear is confidential. The ability to follow instructions and an assertive and tactful manner are also important.

Immigration assistant

Working closely with the police at airports, seaports and the Channel Tunnel, you'll help to effectively monitor immigration and make sure those entering the UK have the right to do so.

You'll take fingerprints, check passports and interview those entering the country. Because of this, you'll need to be able to engage with and relate to a range of people, be firm and fair in abiding by the law, and able to handle high-pressure and challenging situations.

Night, weekend and public holiday shifts will need to be covered. Salaries start at roughly £16,500 for entry-level positions. Extra allowances apply to overtime work and unsocial shifts.

Coroner

It's a coroner's job to investigate deaths where the cause is unknown, such as if the deceased dies in police custody or a medical certificate isn't available.

You'll decide a cause of death by looking at available information, talking with medical professionals or conducting a post-mortem. Once the cause of death has been identified, you'll notify the registrar and write an official report, making recommendations for future cases.

Some enter the profession as former barristers or medical doctors, with five or more years' experience. Because of this, the role draws high salaries - depending on your location, your starting salary could be as high as £85,000, rising to £115,000 and above for chief coroners.

To succeed as a coroner you'll need to be tactful, have great attention to detail and be an excellent communicator.

Mediator

As a mediation specialist it'll be your job to establish and maintain civil relationships between conflicting parties, solving any disputes with efficiency, tact and patience.

Mediation specialists are impartial third parties who work with a range of people, such as divorcing couples, separated parents, and landlords and tenants. Your tasks will include meeting clients, finding ways to work through their conflicts and involving legal authorities in cases where mediation isn't working.

Learn more about the role of a mediator.

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In September 2021 the way that new trainee solicitors in England and Wales qualify will change with the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Learn more about this new assessment

Traditionally, to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales you had to:

Study a Qualifying Law Degree (LLB), before moving on to the Legal Practice Course (LPC), after which you'd complete a two-year period of recognised training, also known as a training contract.

Take any degree subject before following up with the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), then complete the LPC, followed by a training contract.

However, the qualification route will change for new entrants with the introduction of the SQE. Here we cover why the qualification route is changing, what to expect from the new assessment, how this will affect both current and future students and predicted costs.

To find out more see how to become a lawyer.

SQE at a glance

The SQE will ensure that all new solicitors are assessed to the same standard and will be split into two stages, testing legal knowledge and legal skills.

Transitional arrangements are in place so those who started a law degree, GDL or LPC before September 2021 will be able to continue qualification via the traditional route until 2032.

You'll still need to complete two years of qualifying legal work experience but this won't have to follow the traditional training contract format.

According to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) the SQE will cost £3,980.

What is the SQE?

The SQE is a new centralised exam for solicitors, which will be introduced by the SRA in September 2021. So far the COVID-19 pandemic has had no affect on the SRA's plans for introducing the new assessment.

The SQE will eventually replace the GDL and the LPC, but don't be misled - it's not a course but a series of examinations taken in two stages. If you started your law training before September 2021 the SRA expect a long period of transition.

Under the new system trainee solicitors must:

hold a degree or equivalent qualification (such as a degree apprenticeship) in any subject

pass stages 1 and 2 of the SQE

complete two years qualifying work experience

meet the SRA's character and suitability requirements.

While the SRA has not specified that the degree level qualification must be in law, it will be helpful, in a practical sense, to have an education in law to pass the SQE assessments. However, SQE preparation course will be available for non-law graduates.

Following the SQE route, law graduates will qualify as a solicitor in five to six years, while it will take apprentices and non-law graduates five to seven years.

Why change the route to qualifying as a solicitor?

According to the SRA, the number of institutions currently involved in evaluating aspiring solicitors makes it difficult to ensure that all new solicitors are assessed to the same standard. The introduction of the SQE will make sure that all trainee solicitors, no matter which route they take (be that a law degree, non-law degree or law apprenticeship) sit the same qualifying exam, ensuring consistency and high standards across the board and silencing the notion that one route to qualification is better than another.

The SRA also believes that the SQE will make the law profession more accessible by lowering the cost of study (in comparison with the GDL and LPC.)

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What will the SQE involve?

The SQE will be split into two stages - SQE1 and SQE2, and will be assessed on a pass/fail basis. Assessments will be provided Kaplan and they will pair up with Pearson to utilise the latter's extensive network of test centres across England and Wales. There will be multiple sittings of the exam per year.

SQE1 should be taken after your degree. It tests functioning legal knowledge in two exams, each made up of 180 multiple-choice questions. The first exam covers:

The second part of SQE1 covers:

This first stage of examinations will be taken on a computer, in one assessment window - meaning they must all be taken together, within the same sitting. SQE1 must be passed in its entirety before attempting SQE2, but this is the only restriction on timings.

The two years qualifying work experience can be taken at any point throughout the SQE, but the SRA expect that the majority of graduates will pass SQE1 before embarking on their main period of work experience.

SQE2 tests practical legal skills. The assessment is taken over five days and is comprised of 16 practical exercises involving both written and oral tasks. Ethics and professional conduct are assessed throughout. SQE2 assesses the following skills:

The practice contexts are:

criminal litigation

dispute resolution

property practice

wills and intestacy, probate administration and practice

business organisations rules and procedures.

As far as resitting the exams go (SQE1 and SQE2), you'll only be allowed three attempts at the assessments and these must be taken within six years.

What does qualifying look like for law graduates?

For law graduates, qualifying under the new system may look something like this:

How will the SQE affect those already studying a law degree or LPC?

Because of the long transition period, if you start your law degree or LPC before September 2021 you'll have 11 years (until 2032) to qualify under the traditional route. However, if you want to switch to the new SQE route you'll be able to do so.

If you begin studying law after September 2021 the LPC will cease as a qualification route. You'll have to take the SQE and won't have the option of qualifying via the old route.

What about non-law graduates?

It's the same story for non-law graduates. If you begin to study for the GDL before September 2021 you'll be able to choose to continue down the traditional route of progressing onto the LPC and a training contract until 2032.

After September 2021, the GDL will cease as a qualification route and you'll need to take an SQE1 preparation course.

For non-law graduates, qualifying under the new system may look something like this:

study for a three-year non-law degree

take an SQE1 preparation course

sit the SQE stage 1

take SQE stage 2

complete a two year period of qualifying legal work experience

satisfy the SRA's suitability and character requirements

qualify as a solicitor.

Can I do an SQE preparation course?

While not compulsory some institutions incorporate SQE1 preparation into their law degrees or provide separate SQE1 preparatory courses for non-law graduates.

For example, BPP run the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) to prepare non-law graduates to pass SQE1. The course takes eight months to complete.

Other postgraduate SQE preparation courses have been developed by institutions such as the University of Law, QLTS School and BARBRI.

For more information on which institutions and organisations provide preparation courses, see the SRA's SQE training providers list.

Search SQE preparation courses.

What does qualifying legal work experience mean?

Traditionally a training contract is the essential element to qualification, but it's also one of the main barriers, as placements are notoriously difficult to secure.

The SQE is designed to offer more flexibility when it comes to work experience, so aspiring solicitors won't necessarily need to do a training contract. However, it's likely that many firms will stick with the traditional training contract format.

Under the SQE route, you'll still need to do two years qualifying legal work experience, but this can be completed at a maximum of four organisations. The experience can be paid or unpaid and must provide you with the opportunity to develop the prescribed competencies for solicitors and be confirmed by an appropriate person, for example the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice. Formal training contracts, working as a paralegal, completing a placement as part of a sandwich degree or volunteering in a student law clinic or with Citizens Advice all count towards the SQE's work experience requirements.

For example, you could complete a two-year training contract at one City law firm or, alternatively, carry out six months of pro bono work at your university law clinic and then work as a paralegal for 18 months.

Each placement will need to be signed off by a solicitor at the organisation, or a solicitor outside the organisation who has direct experience of the candidates work.

How much will the SQE cost?

According to the SRA the total candidate fee for the SQE will be £3,980.

SQE1 will cost £1,558

SQE2 will cost £2,422

You'll pay the fees when you book your assessments.

These figures don't include any additional training costs such as SQE preparation courses. If institutions incorporate SQE preparation into their law degrees there will be no additional charge, however if you choose to take preparation courses separately bear in mind that costs could be considerably higher.

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With the aim of bridging the gap between theory and practice, the LPC was an essential step in qualifying as a solicitor. However, it's being phased out by the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE), although transitional arrangements are in place

Changes to qualifying as a lawyer

Aspiring solicitors now have to take the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), which will eventually replace the LPC (and Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)).

Transitional arrangements are in place until 2032.

This change to qualification ensures that all new solicitors are educated and assessed to the same standard.

What is the Legal Practice Course?

The LPC is where training solicitors get down to the basics of how to conduct client meetings, complete watertight contracts, and much more. It's a postgraduate course known for its intensity and the volume of material that students must deal with.

To take the LPC you must have studied an undergraduate law degree or have done the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) to convert an unrelated undergraduate degree.

The route to qualifying as a solicitor in Scotland is different to the rest of the UK. In Scotland, the equivalent of the LPC is the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (DPLP). This one-year course is available at six Scottish universities. Find out more about qualifying as a solicitor in Scotland.

What does the LPC involve?

The course is broken into two freestanding stages.

Stage one covers the three essential practice areas:

business law and practice

litigation, including civil and criminal

property law and practice.

Then there are the skills of:

advising and advocacy

interviewing

practical legal research

writing and drafting.

In addition are the areas of:

professional conduct and regulation

solicitors' accounts

taxation

wills and administration of estates.

Stage two is made up of three vocational electives. This includes choices for those heading to City firms:

private acquisitions

public companies

debt/banking.

There is also a range of choices relevant to small and medium-sized firms, such as commercial property, commercial law and employment, and family, immigration and welfare law.

Most courses use a mixture of workshops, lectures and private study. This is often combined with online tests and tutorials. You may be assessed through open and closed book knowledge assessments, written assignments, oral presentations and coursework.

To find a course in your area, search for legal practice courses.

How long does the LPC take?

Courses generally start in September. The length of courses can differ depending on where you study.

Full-time courses usually take one year to complete, while part-time courses take up to two years. The electives can be taken over a longer period, either studied together or separately.

Stage one must be studied with one course provider, but stage two may be studied with more than one authorised provider.

Where can I study the LPC?

If you've already secured a training contract, then you may have been instructed where to study. If not, there are 35 institutions that are approved to provide the LPC and you need to choose the one that's right for you. To see what's on offer take a look at the Solicitors Regulation Authority's (SRA) list of approved LPC providers. To make a decision find out about the institution's reputation, how much the fees are, what electives are on offer and how the course is taught.

Where you've studied shouldn't affect you when applying for a training contract as firms will operate an equal opportunities policy and want to recruit from the widest pool. However, if you have a particular firm in mind you may want to find out which universities their last intake came from.

When do I apply for the LPC?

Applications for full-time courses go through LawCab (Central Applications Board) starting from September onwards. Prospective part-time students apply directly to their chosen provider.

There is no closing date and applications are processed as they're submitted. However, each institution may have its own admissions procedure so you need to check individual providers for course start dates and application deadlines as they may not consider late applications.

Going through LawCab you can rank three choices of law school. There are no interviews, so success hinges on the application form.

Applications are only released to the course providers once the form has been submitted, references received, and the £15 application fee has been paid.

Student enrolment with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is no longer required. They do however require disclosure of issues relating to character and suitability before you start your training contract. If you do have any issues you need to apply to the SRA at least six months before you start training.

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Do I need to secure a training contract before applying?

Many students start an LPC without having a training contract and then go on to secure one during the programme or shortly after graduation.

To see what's available, search for a training contract.

How much does the LPC cost?

Fees vary depending on where you choose to study and whether you take the course as a whole or as two separate stages.

For example, at the University of Westminster the LPC costs £12,500, while studying at the University of Law's London Bloomsbury campus and London Moorgate will set you back £19,950. You must contact the institution if you wish to study the stages separately.

Is funding available for the LPC?

The firm you're doing your training contract with may pay your LPC fees. You will need to check what this involves as it could mean you're tied into the firm for a number of years.

If your fees aren't being paid you will need to use other sources including:

a scholarship from your chosen institution

self-funding through savings or part-time work

schemes such as The Law Society Diversity Access Scheme.

You aren't eligible for the government-backed Masters loan, but take a look at other postgraduate funding options.

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Prospects · June 2024

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While different providers call them different things, Bar courses make up the essential vocational element of qualifying as a barrister. Learn about what programmes involve.

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Bar courses make up the vocational element of training for the Bar. Aspiring barristers can't progress onto pupillage without this qualification. Learn more about what these programmes involve

Bar courses at a glance

In order to qualify as a barrister new entrants need to complete a Bar course which:

Have different names depending on the provider. Look for courses titled Bar Course, Bar Training Course (BTC), Bar Practice Course (BPC), Bar Vocational Course (BVC) and Bar Vocational Studies (BVS).

Need a 2:2 or above for entry, along with a law conversion course if your first degree wasn't in law.

Take one year to complete full time.

Require applications to be made directly to the organisation delivering the course.

Cost between £12,000 and £20,000.

How do I become a barrister?

You need to complete an academic component (typically a law degree or an unrelated degree and a law conversion course), vocational component (postgraduate course - Bar course) and a work-based learning component (usually pupillage). Additionally, trainee barristers must join one of the four Inns of Court and complete 12 qualifying sessions.

There are three routes to qualification:

Three-step pathway - academic component, followed by vocational, followed by pupillage or work-based component.

Four-step pathway - academic component, followed by vocational component in two parts, followed by pupillage or work-based component.

Integrated academic and vocational pathway -combined academic component and vocational component followed by pupillage or work-based component.

You can also integrate a Bar course into an LLM degree, making the course eligible for a postgraduate loan.

A barrister apprenticeship pathway combining the academic, vocational and pupillage/work-based component is still being discussed, as such this route is currently unavailable.

Traditionally, you needed to complete the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) but this qualification was effectively replaced in September 2020 with Bar courses. According to the Bar Standards Board (BSB) Bar courses make training to become a barrister more flexible, accessible and affordable.

There were transitional arrangements in place for students who needed to complete a BPTC, having started their course prior to 2020. BPTC students were able to continue via this traditional route and had until spring 2022 to complete the course. If you're a BPTC student who still has assessments to complete see BSB - Transitional arrangements - BPTC students for more information.

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What are Bar courses and where can I study?

While course providers title their programmes differently, it's important to note that all courses lead to the same outcome - completion of the vocational component of Bar training.

Bar courses are also known as:

Bar/Barrister Training Course (BTC)

Bar Practice Course (BPC)

Bar Vocational Course (BVC)

Bar Vocational Studies (BVS).

A range of institutions, known as Authorised Education and Training Organisations (AETOs), have been authorised by the BSB to provide Bar courses. These are:

A number of these institutions provide both postgraduate diplomas (PGDips) and Masters level courses (LLM).

Check BSB - Authorised Education and Training Organisations for an up-to-date list of AETOs.

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What are the entry requirements?

You'll need a minimum 2:2 for entry onto a course. However, some providers set their own entry requirements and some courses may require a 2:1 or higher. Check with your preferred university before submitting an application.

All students must also be fluent in English (to a level equivalent to at least IELTS 7.5) and apply to join an Inn of Court by 31 May of the year they intend to start a course.

All applications for Bar courses need to be made directly to the course provider. If you plan to complete the vocational component immediately after your degree or law conversion course, you need to apply in the autumn of your final year or the first term of your conversion course respectively.

What do Bar courses involve?

Bar courses equip students with the skills they need to become pupils and then fully-fledged barristers. They cover a range of subjects to ensure that you acquire the specialist skills, knowledge, attitudes and competencies required.

You can study a Bar Course, BTC, BPC or BVC:

in one part, which may be full-time over a year or part-time over a longer period

in two parts, which may involve face-to-face teaching for both parts or may involve self-study for one part

as a longer course, which combines the academic component of Bar training (usually a degree) with the vocational component in an integrated course.

The emphasis of all Bar courses is on learning through practical work, with many exercises based on briefs similar to those that barristers receive in the early stages of their career.

Courses cover a number of compulsory subjects including:

advocacy

civil litigation and evidence, incorporating dispute resolution

conference skills

criminal litigation, evidence and sentencing

drafting

legal research

opinion writing

professional ethics.

In advocacy classes, students will have to research the law in relation to a case, as well as court procedure to enable them to make their submissions. They will then present their cases in mock courtrooms where they are expected to think on their feet and respond to opposing arguments.

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How long do Bar courses take?

It takes one year to complete a Bar course if you study full time, but two-year, part-time options are available.

The amount of time you spend in the classroom will vary but on full-time courses you can expect between 10 and 16 hours a week. Many institutions leave one day a week free for pro bono work, court visits and networking events.

How are they assessed?

Assessment varies between providers but they all test knowledge through written exams. Advocacy and conference skills are tested through practical exercises, often involving actors and both seen and unseen elements.

Students get two attempts to pass each of the Bar course exams.

Civil and Criminal Litigation assessments are set and marked centrally by the BSB. There's a centralised assessment for Professional Ethics during the pupillage/work-based learning component.

How much do Bar courses cost?

The good news is that Bar course fees are generally lower than BPTC fees, but the cost of courses varies depending on what and where you study.

Fees range between £12,000 and £20,000 so compare providers carefully before making a decision.

It will cost you £14,800 to £15,900 to study BBP University's BTC, while the University of Law's BPC will cost you between £12,200 and £15,650 depending on which campus you choose.

Nottingham Trent University charges £12,400 for its BTC PGDip, while City, University of London charges some of the highest fees at £19,730 for its Master of Laws course, although if you incorporate an LLM into your studies the cost can be considerably higher.

Is funding available?

Trainee barristers can apply for financial support from their Inn of Court. These provide approximately £4million each year to students. A few barristers' chambers also offer money towards the cost of training.

You could also take advantage of the scholarships and bursaries that are offered by universities. Find out more about funding postgraduate study.

If your course incorporates an LLM and results in a Masters qualification you could be entitled to a postgraduate loan worth up to £12,167 in the 2023/24 academic year.

How do I choose a Bar course?

Location - You may choose to study in the area where you hope to practise once you've qualified as a barrister, particularly as law schools are likely to have good links with the Bar in their area.

Cost - Fees vary between courses and if you're funding it yourself this is something you need to think about. You may also want to consider the Inn of Court scholarships, as well as whether the provider itself offers any scholarships, to help you out.

Reputation - What does the legal world think of the institution? Are the academics well known in the sector?

Course structure - How's it taught? What opportunities are there for extra-curricular activities such as pro bono? Are the class sizes reasonable?

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A great way to qualify for a legal career without getting yourself into student debt, law apprenticeships are available in a variety of roles and you'll study while you work

What legal apprenticeships are available?

Law apprenticeships exist in the form of government-backed, employer-designed 'trailblazer' schemes, which cater for apprentices working towards three broad levels: legal administration/support, paralegal or solicitor.

There is also a specialist pathway to qualify as a chartered legal executive. Each can be taken as a stand-alone apprenticeship, or can be linked for those who want to progress between roles.

Set at GCSE level, CILEx Level 2 Diploma for Legal Secretaries teaches you about secretarial work in a legal environment, with a focus on either legal information processing or legal studies. An advanced, Level 3 (set at A-level) Certificate/Diploma for Legal Secretaries is also available.

The Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship takes two-years to complete. You'll get an introduction to law and practice, legal research and client care skills. Upon completion you can work towards the Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice (with exemptions) or the Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship.

The Level 6 Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship takes five years to complete and is only available for apprentices who have completed the Paralegal pathway or those that have completed CILEx Level 3 qualifications. The scheme qualifies participants to work as chartered legal executives and provides exemptions from some units of the Solicitor Apprenticeship pathway.

The Solicitor Apprenticeship is a six-year, Level 7 programme aimed at post A-level students, paralegals and chartered legal executives. The period of study is reduced for those who progress from other legal apprenticeships. The scheme covers all the content in a law degree and enables apprentices to gain a law degree and LLM (Masters). Once you've completed the apprenticeship and passed the new, centralised Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) assessment you'll qualify as solicitor. In order to qualify as a solicitor apprentices will sit parts one and two of the SQE. Stage one will form part of the on-programme assessment, while stage 2 will be the end-point assessment, which must be taken during the last six months of your apprenticeship.

Which firms offer apprenticeships?

This is not an exhaustive list, instead it's a sample of firms that run apprenticeship schemes. Please be aware that vacancies are not always available year round. To find out whether an organisation you're interested in offers apprenticeships and is recruiting search their website. Learn more about top UK law firms.

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Who are they aimed at?

The majority of law apprenticeships are aimed at school leavers or career changers seeking an alternative to university. However, some legal apprenticeships require you to have more than GCSEs or A-levels.

For example, the Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship isn't recommended for school leavers; instead you'll need to have completed the Paralegal pathway or have completed CILEx Level 3 qualifications in legal services.

Individual law firms set their own entry requirements but the government's recommended minimum requirements for the majority of legal schemes are:

five GCSEs, including mathematics and English - grade C or above (or equivalent)

three A-levels (or equivalent) - minimum grade C.

and/or

relevant employer-led work experience

Level 3 advanced apprenticeship in a relevant role - business administration, legal services, providing financial services

Level 4 higher apprenticeship in a relevant job - legal services, professional services, and providing financial services (may be entitled to exemptions from training

paralegal apprenticeship (may be entitled to exemptions from training)

legal executive apprenticeship (may be entitled to exemptions from training)

law degree/Graduate Diploma in Law/Legal Practice Course (entitled to exemptions from training).

Research your chosen apprenticeship pathway carefully and contact potential employers to check that you have the qualifications to gain a place on the scheme.

What do law apprenticeships involve?

This largely depends on which apprenticeship pathway you take. The majority of schemes enable you to carry out paid employment in a law firm or an in-house legal team while gaining professional qualifications. You'll typically work 30 hours per week under the supervision of a mentor.

Those training for the Level 3 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Legal Administration will study a number of mandatory and optional units, alongside carrying out duties outlined by their employer. Units include:

communication in the business environment

proofreading in the legal environment

working in the legal environment

legal text processing

taking minutes in meetings

providing reception services

family law

principles of criminal liability and conveyancing.

If you take the Paralegal Apprenticeship you'll carry out tasks such as managing data and records, drafting legal documents and client correspondence, carrying out legal research, attending court hearings where appropriate, handling sensitive information and communicating with internal and external clients.

Those completing the Solicitor Apprenticeship will manage cases of their own. You'll research cases, interview and advise clients, establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues, daft legal documents, undertake spoken and written advocacy, negotiate solutions, manage and progress legal matters and transactions, and keep and maintain accurate records.

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How much will I be paid?

All apprentices are entitled to the National Minimum Wage (NMW), which as of April 2022 stands at £4.81 per hour for apprentices under 19 and those over 19 in their first year.

Apprentices who have completed their first year and are aged 19 or over are entitled to the NMW for their age range.

However, the majority of legal employers often pay their apprentices considerably more than the NMW so don't let the idea of low pay put you off if you're considering this route to qualification. Some firms also offer benefits such as childcare vouchers, private medical cover, pension contributions and discounted travel schemes.

Will I qualify as a solicitor?

This depends on which apprenticeship pathway you complete.

The Paralegal pathway and Higher Apprenticeship in Legal Services don't qualify you to work as a solicitor, although it may be possible upon completing these apprenticeships to carry out further study and training (such as the solicitor apprenticeship) to qualify in this role.

The only direct route to qualifying as a solicitor through an apprenticeship is by completing the Solicitor pathway.

How do I apply?

Competition among school leavers for legal apprenticeships is fierce so make sure that you research the firms you're applying to in order to tailor your application. Vacancies usually coincide with the end of the academic school year.

Application procedures vary between employers but typically require you to submit a CV and cover letter directly to the firm. For some vacancies you may need to fill out an application form. Read the job advert carefully to ensure you meet any additional application requirements. Find out more about applying for an apprenticeship.

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Prospects · May 2021

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Hannah studied the LLM Healthcare Ethics and Law at The University of Manchester to refine her knowledge of the subject

What was the application process like?

It was very easy. As a former undergraduate with The University of Manchester I was able to ask for my information to be transferred over. The university system walked me through every step and provided clear guidance on what documentation was needed and when. Providing evidence of my past degrees and personal achievements was simple and straightforward, as the system accepted PDFs of my previous grades.

When it came to the interview process I was given a chance to discuss my research goals with staff and receive guidance on questions I would need to answer while doing my research. These critiques and comments helped to build the backbone of my research and provided me with areas to consider for further examination throughout my studies.

Without this course, I would not be as solid in my ability to represent my research and research goals as I am today

What did the course teach you that your first degree did not?

My Masters gave me the opportunity to dig into topics which, while addressed in my undergraduate degree, were not particularly in depth. I got to explore more topics than I could before, and start to develop research that was personal to me. The first term focused on general topics, such as 'Philosophical Bioethics' and 'Medico-Legal Problems'. While these courses provided an overview of important concepts, such as consent, autonomy, capacity, and the role of morality in legal decision-making, they provided an open door to modules in the second semester, such as 'Global Health Law', which further built on the concepts discussed. This stepped process of starting general and then moving through more specific topics allowed me to grapple with difficult concepts.

Tell us a bit about the course.

The course is assessed through six 4,000-word essays and one 10,000-12,000-word dissertation. All classes are taught through seminars with debate and discussion highly encouraged. I greatly enjoyed discussing nuance and topics that didn't always have one correct answer, especially when applying complex approaches to both individual wishes for people's healthcare and the responsibility of the state in providing healthcare to individuals.

The course ends with a dissertation, the topic of which we are allowed to choose, under the direction of a supervisor. I met with my supervisor multiple times throughout my dissertation writing process, as well as receiving guidance from senior staff in the form of seminars that provided outlines on how to write and present a dissertation. Throughout this process, I felt extremely well supported and assisted in reaching my goal, and I was very successful in writing my dissertation. As with my interview process, my supervisor asked questions and provided critique that clearly guided me towards areas of weakness in my dissertation, and also pointed me towards areas where I could incorporate further thought into my writing. This helped me learn not only how to take feedback and use it effectively, but provided me with guidance throughout a process that I had not done at the undergraduate level as I had opted for more taught courses. My dissertation and the work I put into it would not have been possible had it not been for the supportive and thorough guidance of my supervisor and senior staff on the course during the writing process.

What employability skills did you develop through the course?

time management

self-reliance

research skills.

What have you done after graduation, and how did the course help?

I spent a year working as a paralegal in healthcare law, including spending time on secondment with a local trust to provide support. The LLM in Healthcare Law and Ethics provided me with a background during my interview with the firm to discuss not only the impact of more general legal topics, but also the specific impact of the law on people receiving and providing treatment.

I was able to discuss ethical issues such as consent to treatment, informed consent, and the nuances of intervention from a medical practitioner's perspective in a way that gave the firm insight into why I would be a good fit for their team. I greatly enjoyed my time working with them, and I credit my LLM as a part of the reason I was hired in that position.

I have since started a PhD in Bioethics and Medical Jurisprudence at The University of Manchester. The LLM in Health Care Law and Ethics provided me with a backbone of research as well as opening the door to my curiosity as to why the law functions a certain way.

The encouragement of staff throughout the learning process and the way in which the course is built to provide building blocks of understanding from theoretical concepts to practical application to self-directed research on a topic that means something to the individual student provided the best possible foundation for my current research in capacity law.

The LLM gave me a solid foundation of research skills, including distilling caselaw to its most accessible form, as well as researching via academic journal articles. Without this course, I would not be as solid in my ability to represent my research and research goals as I am today.

What tips would you give to others studying a Masters degree?

Give yourself the time to explore new topics. Something you aren't sure you'll enjoy may turn out to be something you are more interested in than anything else.

Use the course to expand your horizons. Take the opportunity to do something new.

Take your time to grow, and be flexible. There are numerous ways to complete an LLM/MA in Healthcare Law and Ethics at The University of Manchester, whether in person or through distance learning, either part or full time. This allows you to tailor your education to your life and personal needs. Take the time to explore every option and make your education fit your life.

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After completing the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), philosophy graduate Catherine studied the Legal Practice Course (LPC) with a part-time Master of Laws (LLM) before taking up a trainee solicitor role at Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD)

Why did you decide to study a career in law?

I have had an interest in law from a young age, but it's something I considered seriously when I was studying my A-levels at sixth form. During this time, I completed work experience in the Magistrates' courts in Newcastle, shadowing criminal lawyers.

I enjoyed the work experience, although I didn't know if criminal law would be for me and contemplated the idea of studying a law degree. I also found philosophy to be a very interesting subject and came to the conclusion that it was something that I was keen on studying. As well as this, I wasn't 100% sure I would enjoy a straight law degree, given that I hadn't studied it at school.

A family friend (who was training to be a barrister) advised me that it didn't matter what you did your undergraduate degree in, as there was always a possibility to convert this with the GDL further down the line. I found this to be an appealing route.

After giving it some thought during my degree, I still wanted to pursue a career in law. I had studied various modules on the origins of the legal system and their impact on society, and was fascinated by these topics.

I gained a great skillset from my philosophy degree, including an analytical and evaluative approach to work and strong written prose. I wanted to find a career that would align to this skillset and law seemed a perfect fit.

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Why did you choose to train with WBD?

Growing up in the North East of England, WBD has always been a firm that has been on my radar. The firm's representatives often visited my school on career days, and then later at university, I attended their stalls at careers fairs to find out more information. When it came to applying for training contracts, I knew that I wanted to be within the realm of commercial law but still wasn't quite sure where I wanted to be based in the UK. I was keen on finding a firm with multiple locations that specialised in commercial law.

Following research, I found that WBD had a strong reputation across its departments and had an array of teams under its main business groups (Real Estate, Dispute Resolution, Private Wealth and Corporate & Commercial).

I therefore deduced that any seat I would undertake during a training contract would provide me with a great experience in the respective sector. By attending the careers fairs and speaking to WBDs' current trainees, I was able to gauge that WBD fostered a positive learning environment and all the trainees seemed to enjoy working there.

Further to this, I have always had a strong interest in community engagement, raising awareness about various DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) initiatives and volunteering and WBD takes its commitment to community engagement very seriously.

The firm gives each employee two volunteer days per year and employees are strongly encouraged to make use them. Additionally, each office has an office charity, whereby they aim to raise a certain amount of money per year.

We are recognised on a national level for our commitment to DEI and community engagement, and I quickly realised that WBD promoted a positive and inclusive culture that aligned to what I was looking for in a workplace.

Tell us about your training contract. What does this involve?

I am in the third seat of my training contract.

My first seat was with the Core Real Estate team, where I was working closely with the Developers & Investors team. I gained experience in the general workings of a commercial real estate transaction, as well as strategic land transactions, leases, licences and much more.

The second seat was with the Planning and Infrastructure team, where I was involved in some large energy projects and smaller transactions, allowing me to further enhance my transaction management skills.

I am currently with the Construction and Engineering team. This seat is split between contentious work and transactional work and I am looking forward to gaining experience in disputes work.

What kind of tasks do you complete on a typical day?

This depends on the team you are sat with. My daily tasks as a trainee are very broad and involve client meetings and calls, liaising with colleagues and solicitors at other law firms, drafting transaction documents, completing various matters or attending business development events.

As a trainee, you are tasked with a lot of proofreading activities, which is a great way to become accustomed to particular nuances of sector-specific documents, as well as researching a range of topics.

I feel as though all the tasks I have completed in each seat are helping me to develop a varied skillset. As mentioned, you are also encouraged to take an active role with the firm's DEI initiatives. Throughout my training contract so far, I have organised fundraising events and attended meetings with our Community Engagement committees.

How do you strike a healthy work/life balance?

It is very important to set personal boundaries in order to maintain a healthy work/life balance. In my experience, there is an expectation that you will put in the hours and hard work when this is necessary, but that you also shouldn't be working yourself to exhaustion.

I usually aim to get into the office for about 8.30am and aim to finish at 6pm, and I haven't had to work at weekends during my training contract. WBD definitely encourages a healthy work/life balance and as trainees, we are encouraged by our HR team to take a full lunch break and use a wellbeing day when necessary.

It is really important to factor in time to do things you enjoy and that will make you feel good. For example, I aim to go to the gym or go for a run before or after work a few days a week, play netball, and make time to meet my friends for dinner etc. These are all things that help me to keep a clear mind and remain in a happy headspace.

Can you debunk a myth about working in law?

One myth in the legal industry is that law firms are hierarchical and partners are unapproachable. Although there is a hierarchy in place at WBD, this is rarely felt. The supervisors and partners I have worked with have all been very approachable and friendly, and have taken a genuine interest in my learning and development as a fee earner. I have never felt intimidated or scared to ask a question - regardless of how silly I felt it was. This, in itself, speaks volumes about the culture that WBD fosters.

What advice can you give to other aspiring solicitors?

For those hoping to receive a training contract offer, keep being tenacious, strive to work hard and don't give up - but also recognise how far you have come to get to this stage, and give yourself credit. Rejections can be really tough to face when you want something so much, but they are also really useful in helping you to understand what you can, and should be doing differently in the next recruitment cycle. It is important to persevere, but also be realistic and streamline your applications to firms you can genuinely see yourself aligning with and working at, rather than just applying everywhere.

Once you start your legal career, remain open-minded and try not to have preconceptions about certain seat choices. There is a good chance you will do a seat in an area that you may not want to, but you might find that you really enjoy the work. Even if you don't enjoy it, you will still be able to draw some positives and learn a lot from every opportunity you are given.

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White & Case is a global law firm of more than 2,500 lawyers worldwide. We've built an unrivalled network of 44 offices in 30 countries. That investment is the foundation for our client work in over 200 countries today. Complex client projects, nuanced local market knowledge and global capabilities define who we are. Many White & Case clients are multinational organisations with complex needs that require the involvement of multiple offices. As part of our training contract, we offer every trainee a guaranteed six-month overseas seat.

As a White & Case lawyer, you'll work on fast-paced cutting-edge cross-border projects from the outset of your career. In London, our key areas of work include: debt finance (including regulatory compliance); financial restructuring and insolvency; capital markets (high yield and securitisation); dispute resolution (including antitrust, commercial litigation, intellectual property, international arbitration, trade, white collar and construction and engineering); energy, infrastructure, project and asset finance (EIPAF); corporate (including M&A, private equity, employment, compensation and benefits, investment funds, real estate and tax).

White & Case celebrates and welcomes difference. We strive to create an environment where everyone can bring their authentic, full selves to work and thrive. Our culture promotes a respectful, supportive workplace environment, where all people feel accepted for who they are, experience a sense of belonging and are empowered to unite across differences.

Discover White & Case through the eyes of our people. Read more about our work, our people and our offer.

The training programme

White & Case is looking to recruit ambitious trainees who have a desire to gain hands-on practical experience from day one and a willingness to take charge of their own career. We value globally-minded citizens of the world who are eager to work across borders and cultures, and who are intrigued by solving problems within multiple legal systems. They should have an understanding of international commercial issues and an interest in working on big-ticket, cross-border work. We recruit both law and non-law students and owing to the nature of our work, language skills are of interest. Applicants will be welcomed for their individuality, their ability to contribute to the cutting-edge work we do and the energy with which they approach the job at hand. They should have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a solid 2:1, have a positive and friendly attitude, be enthusiastic and work well in teams.

The training contract consists of four six-month seats, one of which is guaranteed to be spent in one of our overseas offices, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, Helsinki, Houston, Madrid, Paris, Prague, Singapore, Stockholm and Tokyo. The remaining three seats can be spent in any one of the Firm's practice groups in London. Receiving a high level of partner and associate contact from day one, our trainees can be confident that they will receive high-quality, stimulating and rewarding work. Trainees work in small, focused teams, so their colleagues trust them to perform tasks accurately and efficiently. White & Case is a "high-stretch, high-support" workplace that celebrates individual excellence and team success. We actively encourage our trainees to take early responsibility, and there is a strong emphasis on practical training, with plenty of support and feedback. Alongside the training contract, our trainees are encouraged to get involved in all aspects of our globally-renowned pro bono programme, often working directly with clients and even managing small matters. White & Case recruits and develops trainee solicitors with the aim of retaining them on qualification.

The deadline for training contract applications is 14 July 2024.

Vacation schemes

So you want to be a City lawyer? - Taking part in one of our three annual vacation schemes is the best possible way to experience what our lawyers do every day. Try out real client work and see if our Firm is the right fit for you.

We recruit the majority of our London trainees (on average 80 percent) from our vacation schemes, with 25 participants in each intake. There's no limit on how many training contracts we offer per scheme, so you won't be in competition with your peers.

Wherever your career takes you, we guarantee that you'll build skills and experience that will last:

Do real client work: draft memorandums; write client alerts; research areas of the law; attend meetings or court hearings, for example

Learn about different practice areas and deepen your knowledge of the law

'Ask Me Anything' Q&A session with partners and associates

Attend social events, including supervisor and buddy lunches, and fun activities such as sushi making

Build your networks, both professionally and personally

Receive feedback and advice on your work and performance

As part of your training contract interview, you'll have the opportunity to prepare a presentation on a commercial topic

Winter vacation scheme (for finalists and graduates)

Monday 4 December - Friday 15 December 2023 (the deadline to apply is 15 October 2023 )

Spring vacation scheme (for penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates)

Monday 8 April - Friday 19 April 2024 (the deadline to apply is 14 January 2024)

Summer vacation scheme (for penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates)

Monday 24 June - Friday 5 July 2024 (the deadline to apply is 14 January 2024)

Open days

If you're curious about working as a City lawyer, our London office open days are a great place to find out more. You'll learn more about White & Case, and meet our current trainees, associates and partners.

Learn about City law

Network with the White & Case team over lunch

Get practical tips on how to do well in your applications and interviews

Put your decision-making skills to the test in an interactive business game

Speak to trainees, associates and partners about their work and our Firm

Open day dates

14 November 2023 (deadline 29 October 2023)

22 November 2023 (deadline 29 October 2023)

First-year two-day insight scheme

Attend one of our two-day insight schemes to understand more about what City law firms do and about different areas of the law. Discover what lawyers really do and see if this is a career that matches your interests and ambitions.

Learn about White & Case

Find out how we compare to other law firms

Shadow one of our trainees

Understand the day-to-day role of a trainee

Enhance your future applications

Meet White & Case trainees, associates and partners

Attend networking events

The deadline to apply is 31 March 2024.

White & Case Virtual Learning Programme

Our virtual learning programme offers the opportunity to gain first-hand insight into life as a White & Case trainee and experience the realities of cross-border law.

There is no cost to access the programme; it is self-paced to fit around your schedule, and no application form or legal knowledge is required. You'll gain insight into the fast-paced cutting-edge projects our lawyers and trainees work on, and gain valuable skills by undertaking true-to-life legal tasks. Participation in the learning programme will be recognised on our application forms, and it is a great way to demonstrate your interest in law and White & Case.

Wherever you are based, we want to give everyone the opportunity to get to know us.

If you're globally minded and ambitious, join our virtual learning programme

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It is not just law at Travers Smith. We treat our clients' business as our business, their dispute as our dispute, their challenge as ours.

We act for publicly listed and private companies, private equity and financial sponsors, and other business enterprises involved in large and complex UK and cross-border matters, transactions and disputes.

Our clients know that, wherever in the world their ambitions lie, we will work as part of their team to get things done. And they know that we will do so in a straight-talking and open way.

Diversity and independence of thought are key to our success. We know each other well and we know that we get the best results when we act as a team - not just within our individual departments, but right across our firm where we welcome views from everyone.

What we do

Our business spans four key areas across advisory, contentious, regulatory and transactional focuses, comprising of the following main practice areas: Competition, Corporate M&A and ECM, Dispute Resolution, Derivatives & Structures Products, Employment, Finance, Financial Services & Markets, Funds, Incentives & Remuneration, Operational Risk & Environment, Pensions, Private Equity & Financial Sponsors, Real Estate, Regulatory Investigations and Tax, and Technology & Commercial Transactions.

What we look for

We'll give you responsibility from day one - you will quickly find yourself on the phone to clients, in meetings and handling your own work with all the guidance you need. As such, the firm looks for people who can combine academic excellence with plain common sense; who are determined, articulate and able to think on their feet; who are self-motivated and have a healthy sense of humour.

A law degree is not a necessity - over 40% of our trainees have non-law backgrounds.

Training Programme

The firm's comprehensive training programme ensures that trainees experience a broad range of work. All trainees sit with partners and associates, which ensures a refreshing lack of hierarchy and unparalleled opportunities to learn by osmosis from some of the most senior people at the firm. It also means that trainees receive individual and extensive training from experienced lawyers and can look forward to client contact, and the responsibility that goes with it, from day one.

During the two-year training contract, you will rotate through four different legal departments. Trainees spend six months in one of our corporate departments, with the rest of their training contract spread across the other departments. A large proportion of our trainees also spend one of these rotations in our Dispute Resolution or Employment teams. For the other two rotations trainees are asked to indicate a department of interest, which includes the opportunity to spend six months in the firm's Paris office.

Travers Smith is a collaborative firm - we treat each other with respect and encourage our people to be themselves. We are very proud of the close-knit, supportive and non-hierarchical culture this creates.

When and how to apply

Apply online via our website at www.traverssmith.com for a vacation scheme this summer or winter to gain a training contract commencing in either September 2027 or March 2028.

This year we will largely recruit for training contract 2027 from our vacation schemes, however we are also running a direct training contract application process. Candidates will be asked to apply directly for a training contract or our summer vacation scheme directly via our website. Any updates will be available on our website and social media channels.

Summer vacation scheme 2025

Our Vacation Schemes take place twice in the year in the form two 2-week schemes in the Summer.

The scheme will follow our internal programme, which includes a number of talks, workshops, and a negotiating exercise. There will also be department insights and close contact with trainees. The week is designed specifically for students to be given an authentic taste of a City lawyer's work. There are also working lunches and informal evening events.

The schemes will run from 23 June to 4 July 2025, and 7 July to 17 July 2025 and vacation Scheme students will be paid £750 for completing each week.

Applications open on 1 November 2024 and will close on 16 January 2025.

Interviews will only be allocated once all applications have been processed. Please note our interview process will be held virtually and run by a senior member of our Graduate Recruitment Panel. For more information on the panel please visit out recruitment team webpage.

Apprenticeships

Our Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship provides a rigorous and comprehensive learning journey, the perfect launchpad for a rewarding legal career. Our work environment is designed to provide our apprentices with the perfect climate for growth and development, supplemented with ample learning opportunities, one-on-one mentorship, and meaningful guidance. Our passion remains in cultivating talent, accompanying every individual in their journey to reach their utmost potential.

The solicitor apprenticeship is a six-year programme. For four days a week, you will be based within one of our core fee-earning teams, sitting with our lawyers and supervised by one of our senior lawyers. Throughout the six years, you will rotate around different departments and by the end of the programme, will have experienced eight of our different market leading teams. You'll be a key member of each of these teams, involved in various projects and cases with an eclectic mix of clients. By the end of the six-years, you will have qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales and will therefore be eligible to apply for a newly qualified associate role with the firm. You will also earn a salary alongside working.

You'll spend one day a week studying your apprenticeship with BPP University. The study will be varied between tutor led collaborative discussions, independent preparative study and a mixture of assessments and portfolio. The six-year study period includes an LLB in Law as well as your Solicitors Qualifying Exam. All course fees are covered by Travers Smith.

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

EDI

Our approach to diversity and creating an inclusive workplace goes beyond just ticking a box. We value everything that makes us unique and we recognise that celebrating our differences helps make the firm a special place to work. With a focus on allyship and role modelling, we are committed to creating a fully inclusive workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves.

Supporting our people

We have six fully inclusive professional networks, each led by a partner to provide high level strategic input, connectivity and support for our people. These include:

REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage)

LGBTQ+

Faith Resources

Gender Balance

Enable (which focuses on accessibility needs)

Social Mobility Group

CSR

Our CSR Programme is diverse, exciting and ever expanding. Its success is underpinned by the passion of our people, and in turn, the programme gives us all the chance to share knowledge, experience and acquire new skills. We engage with diverse audiences and communities, which in turn helps encourage all our people to be individual, and to recognise their position not only within the business world, but also within wider society. Our programme spans across four key areas: Community engagement; Working with charities; Supporting emerging artists; and Pro bono legal.

Pro Bono

We are committed to using our legal capabilities to address environmental risk and promote sustainability, to defend the vulnerable and promote a positive and inclusive global society where opportunities are available to all, and the rule of law is respected.

Our award-winning pro bono programme targets the most impactful partnerships and legal work in the following four sectors:

1. Climate, environment, and sustainability

2. Diversity, inclusion and social mobility

3. Vulnerable groups (refugees, survivors of domestic violence and survivors of human trafficking)

4. Rule of Law

Recent highlights include:

Partnering with JUSTICE on their rule of law work, to conduct an extensive investigation into the treatment of racialised girls and young women in the criminal justice system.

Founding and launching the Domestic Abuse Response Alliance (DARA), the largest ever project of its nature, which has provided legal advice and representation to over 195 survivors of domestic abuse in need of protective injunctions.

As a member of the Green Tech Legal Collaborative, spearheaded by Bloomberg, we provide legal support to 'green tech' startups that are addressing climate change and promoting sustainability.

Working with Foundervine for over 5 years to increase access to entrepreneurship by providing legal mentoring and delivering masterclasses, including as part of the Barclays Black Founder Accelerator programme.

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Womble Bond Dickinson is a forward thinking practice with the energy, drive and determination to keep pace with our clients and a focus on delivering the relevant services they need.

With a focus on twelve key sectors (Public, Government and Third Sector; Technology, Healthcare; Insurance, Manufacturing; Real Estate; Retail and Consumer; Transport, Logistics and Infrastructure; Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology and Life Sciences; Technology and Private Wealth).

Our clients include Nissan, HSBC, Grainger, Bellway, Sainsbury's, New ok, Atom Bank, HS2 and Five Guys.

Our lawyers and professionals have shared ambitions, common values and a flexible working style that combine with strong personal connections to deliver outstanding levels of client service across every office, every day.

Collaboration provides a fertile ground for exploring new ways to better serve our clients, where we find new ways of working; use technology to drive practice innovations; and invest in our people to ensure we deliver high quality, cost-effective and personal service.

A way of working that delivers more integrated solutions, speed and quality advice to help our clients advance and protect their interests from both sides of the Atlantic.

We always put ourselves in our clients' shoes and ask the right questions so that we can really understand and anticipate their needs. That's why we look for trainees who take the time to listen and who want to work for a firm where integrity and reliability matter every bit as much as insight and legal expertise.

As a responsible business, Womble Bond Dickinson is committed to creating better places to live, work and do business. Our actions empower a variety of initiatives that have a strong, positive impact on the firm's colleagues, clients and local communities.

Everything we do starts with our people. We know that if you do right by people, they'll do right by you, and their creativity will thrive. We actively look for people who have different backgrounds, or who took an unconventional path into this industry. We don't just hire lawyers, we hire people with interesting perspectives. And we're all better for it.

Being people powered means looking after everyone once they're here. We're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both because it's the right thing to do and because it makes us stronger. We empower our people to bring their whole selves to the job, and to have lives outside of work so they can recharge. It's about opportunities to develop. Building up specialisms in areas that spark passion and pique interest. And above all, being supported to create and innovate. Because with that comes truly career-defining work

We want everyone to reach their full potential, by being themselves whilst encouraging each other to achieve their goals with courage, determination and enthusiasm.

Graduate Training Programme

We offer training contracts across all our UK offices: Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Newcastle, Plymouth and Southampton.

Choose us for your training contract and, over the course of two years, you'll get the chance to experience different areas of the law first hand and to work with a variety of colleagues and clients.

Our training contract in our offices in England follows the SQE route to qualification, or the traditional route to qualification for those who have already completed the LPC. For our Edinburgh trainees, you will qualify with the Law Society of Scotland, rather than the SQE.

This is your training contract and it's up to you to make the most of it, but along the way we offer fantastic opportunities to develop your legal career in a growing firm. Our supervisors are trained and fully supported on an ongoing basis. You'll have access to high quality work and senior client contact. We regularly second trainees to our most high profile clients.

Our recruitment process is designed to put you through your paces, but it's also about sharing our unique culture with you, so you get a real sense of the firm you might be joining.
When to apply
Applications for our training contract to start in 2027 opened on 4 December 2024 and the deadline to apply is 30 January 2025.

More information on our recruitment process.
Who should apply
To be eligible for our 2027 Training Contract, you must meet one of the criteria below:

If you are applying for one of our offices in England:

You are currently studying (in your penultimate or final year) or have completed a law degree in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland

You are currently studying (in your final year) or have completed a non-law degree in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland

You are currently studying (in your final year) or have completed a non-law degree in Scotland

You are in your final year of or have completed an international qualifying law degree

If you are applying for our Edinburgh office:

You are currently studying (in your penultimate or final year) or have completed a law degree in Scotland

You have completed a non-law degree and you have started (or completed) the accelerated LLB in Scottish Law

You have completed an international degree and you have started (or completed) the accelerated LLB in Scottish Law

Graduate Training Programme application process

Stage 1: Application form

The first stage of our process is a short application form. You'll be asked to share details of your undergraduate degree and any further vocational education, your life history, and information as part of the Rare Contextualised Recruitment System, which allows us to understand the context in which your experiences have been gained and enables us to identify top candidates from the widest pool possible.

Stage 2: High Potential Assessment

Shortly after the close of the application window, everyone who has applied and is eligible to complete a training contract will be invited to complete our online high potential assessment.
Click here to try our practice test - this will give you an idea of how the online assessment works.

If you've been successful in the high potential assessment stage, you'll be invited to attend an assessment day. This will involve a commercial understanding task and some short interviews, as well as giving you the opportunity to hear from a variety of people at WBD and ask them any questions you may have about the firm.

Remember, it's a two-way process - by the end of the assessment day, you'll be able to decide whether WBD is right for you - and we'll have a better understanding of who you are.

Stage 4: Work placement week and final interview

Our placement weeks form part of our recruitment process. Our hybrid placement weeks give you a great insight into our business as well as the responsibility and quality of work that is given to our trainees.

The placement week will also involve a final, mostly strengths-based interview, with two of the WBD team. Again, this is also a chance for you to find out more about our business, get a feel for what it would be like to work in our team, and understand if it's the right place for you.

Virtual Experience Programme

Forage is a free, virtual law programme that you can complete in your own time, introducing you to roles in law, supporting you with developing a personal statement and an introduction to some law based tasks. This is available to all students and a great addition to your CV.

In this programme, you'll research and explore different roles available in law and learn how to craft a personal statement. Then, you'll amend a commercial contract and prepare a business development pitch to gain an idea of the work that our lawyers encounter daily.

We hope this programme helps upskill you in law and explore a potential career with us at WBD.
For more information and to take part please visit https://www.theforage.com/virtual-internships/prototype/fszzwX6Jb33P4okPs/Law-Programme

Early Talent Community

Looking to take the first step in your legal career? Whether you're a school leaver looking for an apprenticeship or work experience programme, or a graduate looking for a training contract, we have a number of fantastic opportunities just for you.

If you would like to hear about our programmes, sign up to our Early Talent Community for updates about new opportunities as they become available.

Solicitor Apprenticeship

The legal sphere is rapidly changing and in recent years there has been an increasing demand for business focussed legal education within the work place. We champion alternative routes into the legal professional and The level 7 Solicitor apprenticeship offers just this and more and is fast becoming a sought after option for post A level students.

We currently have 18 Solicitor Apprentices at WBD in our Newcastle, Southampton, Bristol and Plymouth offices.

Through this six year programme you'll experience different practice areas of law, learn from experienced professionals, build a portfolio of work showcasing your development and knowledge, and gain an LLB. You'll have 20% protected study time throughout the apprenticeship which counts towards your 'off the job' training. As you reach your final years you will sit the Solicitor Qualifying Exams (SQE 1 and 2) and ultimately qualify as a solicitor.

We're truly passionate about making a legal career more accessible to local students who aspire to become lawyers and welcome applications from those who have a genuine interest in law.
Solicitor Apprenticeship application process
All candidates will need to start their application with a registration form - which also enables us to obtain contextualised info through Rare's CRS. Following this, everyone who has registered and is eligible will be invited to complete our blended high potential assessment.

Following the blended high potential assessment, we shortlist candidates for our assessment day.

After the assessment day, we shortlist candidates for the work placement week. During the work placement week, candidates will have the chance to meet WBD colleagues and gain real insight into what it's like to work at the firm. The final stage interview will also be conducted, in person, during this week.

We believe that the variety of stages and methods we use increases our chance of recruiting top talent. We have designed our assessments in a way that enable candidates to demonstrate a range of behaviours in a variety of ways. As a result, we gain a more holistic understanding of each applicant.

Our recruitment process also allows us to showcase the firm in different ways and gives candidates a chance to assess whether Womble Bond Dickinson is the right fit for them, which is equally as important.

Applicants need the minimum grades to be eligible for the programme:

3 A Levels at Grade C or above, or equivalent*

5 GCSEs, including Maths and English, or equivalent, at Grade C/4 or above.

For more information and to apply visit https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/uk/careers/apprenticeships

Diversity access schemes

Our work around social mobility includes our refreshed Early Careers Programme, our work with schools and universities, as well as our Apprenticeship programme. We are passionate and dedicated about inspiring young people to unlock their potential, and widening access to the legal profession.

In 2022, we started working with Strive - a social mobility charity, who source and develop talent intersectionally diverse, socially mobile and under-represented backgrounds to help them realise their full potential.

We have now implemented the Rare Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) for our Early Talent recruitment (graduates and apprenticeships). The system allows us to understand the context in which a candidate's experiences have been gained and enables us to identify top candidates from the widest talent pool possible.

The CRS has been integrated with our current Applicant Tracking System and delivers on two key outputs: flags to measure disadvantage and Performance Index (PI) to measure outperformance against students at the same school.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our approach is to make sure that we have policies which are fit for purpose, and then to concentrate hard on bringing them to life throughout the firm. This filters through at every level - we nurture a spirit of equality, fairness and respect and we challenge non-inclusive behaviour. We want everyone to reach their full potential, by being themselves whilst encouraging each other to achieve their goals with courage, determination and enthusiasm.

We work hard to ensure that difference is visibly valued and welcomed, and that our people understand there is so much to equity, diversity and inclusion and it's not about a set of paper policies. Everything from our award-winning apprenticeship scheme, our Investors in People Accreditation, our focus on health and wellbeing, to our #BeYourself campaign, underlines the importance of a visibly proactive and diverse and inclusive culture.

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Kent Law School is one of the UK's leading law schools, ranked 17th in the UK in THE World University Rankings 2025. Known for its distinctive critical approach to legal education, students explore law in its wider social and political context, guided by world-class researchers.

Where is Kent Law School and what's the setting like?

Kent Law School is based at the University of Kent's Canterbury campus, in the Southeast of England. The campus is green and self-contained, offering a peaceful academic environment just a short walk from the historic city centre. Canterbury is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its cathedral, independent cafés, and cultural life. Students benefit from a hybrid setting - campus tranquillity with city vibrancy - and fast rail links to London. You can explore the campus virtually to get a feel for life at Kent.

Kent Law School is a dynamic and cosmopolitan place to study a variety of taught (Master's/LLM) and research degrees (LLM by Research and PhD) with an international and contemporary focus. You are immersed in a culture of critical research within the School, which is widely regarded as a centre of excellence in legal research and training

What are the standout course offerings at Kent Law School?

Kent offers a wide range of postgraduate law programmes including:

View all Master's and Doctoral level programmes at Kent Law School

Postgraduate courses at the University of Kent also offer students flexibility, with full-time or part-time study options, as well as September or January start dates. Explore our January start LLM courses

Tailor your LLM study to suit your needs and interests

Specialise through our LLM with international and contemporary focus, you can develop in-depth expertise by studying one or two specialised subject pathways or study for a general Kent LLM with no specialist pathway.

What are the entry requirements and fees?

Entry requirements and tuition fees vary by programme. Kent offers a range of scholarships and bursaries for both UK and international students, including support for Kent graduates and research candidates. Full details are available via postgraduate admissions and fees and funding.

Make the most of Kent's range of funding opportunities to help support your postgraduate studies including full awards to for doctoral researchers and students studying a taught Master's course. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship's webpages

What is student life like at Kent Law School?

Postgraduate students at Kent Law School join a diverse and intellectually engaged community. There are multiple student-led societies, and guest lectures from leading practitioners that enrich the academic experience. The campus hosts regular seminars, wellbeing initiatives, and social events, while Canterbury offers a lively student scene with music, theatre, and independent shops. Find out more about our postgraduate community.

The Law School has an active and inclusive extra-curricular academic and social scene with regular guest lectures, talks and workshops organised by our research centres (which include the Centre for Critical International Law and the Centre for Sexuality, Race and Gender Justice (SeRGJ).

Join an inclusive postgraduate community

Our diverse and international community of staff and students provides a dynamic and engaging environment to help you gain the professional legal skills and knowledge you need to change the world we live in. You can actively get involved in our LLM Conference, Mastering Law blog, Kent Law Clinic, student representatives and many active societies.

What facilities does Kent Law School offer?

The Kent Law School offers:

Dedicated postgraduate study spaces and computing rooms

Access to the Templeman Library, with extensive legal databases and quiet zones -Our award-winning Law Library offers extensive electronic legal resources, expert support, and regular research training for postgraduate students.

Full access to a range of digital tools to support blended learning

Modern accommodation and postgraduate-only study areas on-campus

Extensive digital resources and 24/7 library access

Sports and wellbeing facilities, including a gym and health centre

How does Kent Law School support your career?

Kent's Careers and Employability Service is available to students for up to three years after graduation. You'll get access to CV workshops, employer networking events, and one-to-one guidance. The Law Clinic and competitions like the Triathlon give you practical experience and help build your confidence. Kent graduates go on to work in law firms, government, NGOs, and international organisations.

Kent's Graduate and Researcher College runs regular events, workshops, and socials to help postgraduates build networks and stay inspired. The postgraduate community is active and welcoming, with peer-led support and opportunities to get involved.

What do students say about Kent Law School?

Chat to our current students about everything to do with life at Kent. Our ambassadors will be able to tell you about their student experience and answer any questions you may have.

How do you apply to Kent Law School?

Applications for postgraduate programmes are submitted directly through the University of Kent. UK and international applicants can find full guidance on how to apply - including entry requirements, visa support, and English language qualifications - via the University's postgraduate application page. For research programmes, entry is in September only, with a recommended application deadline of 30 June for that year's intake.

What else should you know about Kent Law School?

Kent Law School is widely recognised as a world leader in critical and interdisciplinary scholarship including socio-legal studies, law and humanities, critical legal studies and feminist theory. Our collaborative, interdisciplinary research culture-recognized through funding, awards, and top national rankings-drives impactful contributions both within academia and beyond.

Join us and help make a real impact in today's society.

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Warwick Law School pioneered the study of law in its social, political and economic context. The School's research follows many tracks, emphasising historical, international, comparative, theoretical and cross-cultural approaches. Its contextual approach encompasses criminal, commercial, corporate, environmental and human rights law. Interdisciplinary strengths include, law and development, law and gender and law and humanities.

Our research underpins how we teach, leading to distinctive research-led modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Our graduates are sought after for their strengths in both legal doctrine and in thinking about law imaginatively and contextually. The desirability of these skills is reflected in our graduates' high employment rates.

The University's commitment to fostering networking opportunities, whether through faculty connections, alumni networks, or career fairs, provides students with a strong platform to build valuable professional relationships.
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Student Population

With a strong reputation for being an international trail-blazer, Warwick welcomes students from over 139 countries, and currently has more than 28,000 students, approximately 10,000 of which are postgraduates. At any one time, the Law School's postgraduate community will consist of around 150 students from a wide variety of backgrounds, including practicing lawyers, government officials, judges, members of national and international NGOs, academics and officials from international organisations.

Location

Located in the heart of England, on the county borders of Warwickshire and the West Midlands, the University's beautifully landscaped campus is unique. Providing a vibrant and multicultural environment; it offers a good balance between studying and relaxing. The University offers you a high-quality education in a safe and friendly environment, with excellent facilities.

There is an extensive library (with a dedicated law librarian), an award winning careers service, a state of the art learning grid, an excellent Sports Centre and language centre, a buzzing Students' Union and the largest performing Arts Centre of its kind outside London.

Courses

Our taught postgraduate programmes include five highly distinctive one-year taught LLMs. Each LLM is offered on a full time (one year) and part time (two year) basis.

In addition to excellent knowledge, skills and attitude, LLM applicants should have an upper second class honours degree in law or a related social science discipline, together with a high proficiency in the English language.

We also offer postgraduate research degrees, allowing for both full-time and part-time study, at master's degree and doctoral levels. You should have either a Master's degree or a good first degree, with evidence of an ability to carry out independent research.

Assessment and Rankings

The University of Warwick is consistently ranked as one of the Top 10 Universities in the UK.

Scholarships and Funding

There are a number of opportunities to secure funding for your studies here at Warwick, for both taught postgraduates and research students. There are a number of University scholarships available to apply for as well as departmental scholarships.

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