If you want to become a barrister or advocate in Scotland , you must start with a degree. It doesn't have to be a Law degree, but you will need good grades. There are some alternatives to university courses, mainly in England, with degree-level apprenticeships available for solicitors and chartered legal executives.
The above courses are approved by the regulators for the legal profession. There are regulators for the different types of lawyer in the UK's three separate legal systems: England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Each regulator decides the training required to qualify as a lawyer for the profession solicitor, barrister, etc. In practice, the first stage of training the 'academic stage' is usually the same for solicitors and barristers.
The system in England and Wales is changing. See here for more information about changes coming from There are full-time and part-time options, as well as distance learning.
In some cases, Law degrees with foundation years are available if you don't meet the entry standards for direct undergraduate entry. QLDs can be long courses that cost more. However, this gives you more of a chance to explore several different areas of interest. In England and Wales, Law degrees must include the seven foundations of legal knowledge, English legal systems and legal research. Currently there are also four-year exempting Law degrees ELDs.
These combine a Law degree with the vocational Legal Practice Course LPC currently required for solicitors, or more rarely include a Bar training course as required by barristers. The introduction of the new SQE Solicitors Qualifying Examination in England and Wales after 1 September is likely to bring changes to exempting Law degrees — contact the university for details.
You must complete your QLD within a set period of time and pass all core subjects. You can then continue with vocational training if you want to become a solicitor or barrister in Northern Ireland. This means you can progress your legal career in Northern Ireland, England or Wales. However, there are changes taking place from in England and Wales — see the bottom of this page.
Scotland has a separate legal system and the fundamentals of law differ. The course takes three years full-time or four years if studied as honours. It can be studied at one of the ten universities accredited by the Law Society of Scotland and the Faculty of Advocates. There are subjects specified by the Law Society that must be taken as part of your degree so you can progress onto vocational training. Entry to the vocational course is assessed on the grades you gain at first exam sitting.
Advocates and solicitors both complete the same vocational qualification and period of in-work training as a solicitor, before the path of advocates diverges. Applications are made via UCAS. On completion of a Law conversion course, you can start your vocational training to become a solicitor, barrister or advocate, or chartered legal executive. Again, there are different systems for different countries. The variety of Law conversion courses reflect the changes to legal education from autumn in England and Wales see bottom of page.
The core legal subjects are packed into a one-year intensive course, or two-years via part-time or distance learning. For part-time applications, you can usually apply directly to the relevant institution. Tuition fees can range widely depending on the institution and your resident status. International students can expect to pay more.
Two-year senior status LLB degrees are more in-depth than a one-year conversion course, but also more expensive. They include the seven core foundations of legal knowledge but also have elective modules, allowing you to explore your interests further and understand law in a socio-economic and political context.
Otherwise, approach an institution directly to apply. Some law firms take graduates as trainee solicitors and fund their part-time study towards a Law conversion course. However, these positions are rare and competitive. You don't need to be a member of these societies before applying. Scholarships are generally awarded on merit — good grades from a first degree are essential. You should consider this option carefully — becoming a solicitor or barrister is highly competitive, and good grades from a first degree will still be essential.
Loan funding can only apply to one course of study and further vocational qualifications are required to practise law. Some providers require higher grades. International applicants require equivalent qualifications — if you want to become a barrister, you should apply to the BSB for a Certificate of Academic Standing.
These include some two-year senior status qualifying Law degrees and Law conversion courses. In addition, the Law of Evidence is required if you wish train as a solicitor or barrister in Northern Ireland.
Fees for courses vary depending on the type and length of course. Law conversion courses Non-law graduates who want to work as barristers need to take a conversion course such as the postgraduate diploma in law or common professional examination. There are seven foundation subjects that are compulsory: Obligations including contract law, restitution and tort Criminal law Public law including constitutional law, administrative law and human rights Property law Equity and law of trusts Law of the European Union.
How to choose a law conversion course Make sure you know what type of conversion course you need. Don't rush into anything. Make sure that you are committed to a career in law and know what drove you to this path. Choose carefully — look at the structure, content, teaching and assessment methods of prospective courses. Each provider has freedom to tackle these aspects in their own preferred way.
In recent years there has been a move towards continuous assessment and an increased focus on coursework and mooting. Mooting is the discussion of a hypothetical case as part of an academic exercise. Visit institutions to meet students, lecturers and view the facilities.
Get some legal work experience before you start the course to confirm your interest in the profession. Consider part-time courses if funding is an issue. You can gain relevant work experience whilst you study part time and spread the cost of course fees. The growing use of web technology means that access to resources for part-time study or distance learning is now better than ever.
For instance, electronic versions of library materials are now common, many providers also make seminars and lectures available as podcasts and virtual learning or app-based practice exams are now the norm.
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