1. Introduction to the legal profession

2. Who are we? 1 2 3 4 We specialise in teaching law
Offer undergraduate law degrees 3
Courses for people who want to qualify as a solicitor or a barrister 4
Taught by qualified & experienced lawyers

3. What’s interesting about Law?
It’s everywhere around us every day – and not always in the most obvious places…

4. Benefits of becoming a lawyer?
It's intellectually challenging
Your work will be varied and interesting
You can help people/businesses and make a difference
There's a range of career options
International travel
Your earning potential can be very high! Your work might even make the news 4

5. 5 Solicitor v Barrister Salaried More support & security
Greater conformity
More involvement with clients
Defined career path
Competition strong
Self-employed
A willingness to take risks
Greater independence
Less close to clients
Competition fierce 5

6. Some facts about solicitors
Currently over 150,000 on roll (England & Wales)…
……up 2.3% since 2014
80,000 solicitors in private practice
11,000 work “in-house” for commercial orgs
4,000 work in
local government
2,300 solicitors work for
the CPS
Most employment in Litigation, Property, and Commercial Law
Training Contracts:
40% in London 60% elsewhere
Currently TCs available: a 9% increase since 2014

7. Some facts about barristers
Currently 15,000 in practice (static since 2011)
80% are self- employed and work in chambers…
…the rest are in industry, commerce or government
34.9% of pupil barristers got a 1st class degree
54.5% of pupil barristers got a 2:1 degree
1 in 5 who complete the BPTC gain a pupillage

8. Ability to organise and prioritise Self-motivation and initiative
What skills do you need to succeed as a lawyer?
Ability to organise and prioritise
Attention to detail
Commercial awareness
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Problem solving
Research and analysis
Self-motivation and initiative
Team work

9. Routes to practice + or Qualifying Law Degree Solicitor
Legal Practice Course
Training Contract
2 years
Admission as a solicitor or
Non-Law degree +
Barrister
Bar Professional Training Couse
Call to the Bar
Pupillage
2x6 months
Graduate Diploma in Law

10. Both these routes allow you to earn and learn.
Alternative routes into Law
Legal Apprenticeships – these are developing all the time. There’s a set learning structure and legal apprenticeships are government funded. Post A Level or equivalent.
Chartered Institute of Legal Executive (CILEX) Apprenticeships – post-16. CILEX usually takes about five years to complete and you will become a Legal Executive.
Both these routes allow you to earn and learn.

11. Law isn’t just for future lawyers
60% of Law graduates use their transferable skills to go into other areas…
Accountancy and finance
Business
Journalism
Teaching
Publishing
Community work
And more
Law is a fantastic foundation for a whole range of careers.

12. Next Steps

13. 13 What can I do now? Aim for good grades in all your exams
Participate in extra-curricular activities
Take on positions of responsibility
Gain commercial awareness
Work experience
Read quality media articles
Attend law taster and open days 13

14. How can you engage with us?
Come to one of our open days
Join Future Lawyers our 10 step employability programme
Connect with us online