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Materials are for generic presentation purposes only and do not constitute legal advice which may be relied on in any situation © Matthew Arnold & Baldwin LLP, All rights reserved. What is a Lawyer? noun. According to the dictionary, a lawyer is:- “a person whose profession is to represent clients in a court of law or to advise or act for clients in other legal matters.” 2 types:- - Solicitor - Barrister

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Materials are for generic presentation purposes only and do not constitute legal advice which may be relied on in any situation © Matthew Arnold & Baldwin LLP, All rights reserved. How to qualify A levels SolicitorBarrister Qualifying Law degree GDL Full-time / Part-time Non – Law Degree LPC Full-time / Part-time Training Contract & PSC BPTC Full-time / Part-time Pupillage & Tenancy

Materials are for generic presentation purposes only and do not constitute legal advice which may be relied on in any situation © Matthew Arnold & Baldwin LLP, All rights reserved. Skills it’s helpful to have… Organisation Attention to detail Teamwork Communication and written skills Confidence Enthusiasm Quick learner Committed

Materials are for generic presentation purposes only and do not constitute legal advice which may be relied on in any situation © Matthew Arnold & Baldwin LLP, All rights reserved. The role of a solicitor…. - Buying/selling houses; - Writing wills; - Setting up businesses; - Bringing a claim in Court:- Collecting a debt Family dispute e.g. divorce Intellectual property disputes

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Materials are for generic presentation purposes only and do not constitute legal advice which may be relied on in any situation © Matthew Arnold & Baldwin LLP, All rights reserved. What does MAB do…? Banking & Finance – Banking and Finance Litigation – Commercial Property – Insolvency Life Sciences & Healthcare Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) – Commercial/IP/IT

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