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Meet Fraser, 24, a trainee solicitor at Freeths law firm in Oxford. Find out more about his job and journey into the role.

Part of our Bitesize world of work series.

Being a solicitor is an incredibly rewarding job.

  • As a trainee solicitor, Fraser provides legal advice on different areas of law to people, businesses, governments and organisations.
  • He researches and writes legal documents, and works with his supervisor and senior colleagues to develop new ideas to help protect or solve problems for clients.
  • The main skills and attributes Fraser uses in his role include communication, organisation, having a good sense of humour, and IT skills.
  • English and IT are subjects that can be vital to a solicitor. Good general knowledge is also important, and Fraser draws on many subjects he studied in school, from environmental science to modern studies.
  • After completing his Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers, Fraser studied Scots and English Law at university.
  • During his degree, Fraser did work experience at the firm in Oxford. After graduating, he returned to work as a legal assistant.
  • He was then offered the trainee solicitor role and began studying the Legal Practice Course, a set of exams you need to complete before qualifying as a solicitor.
  • Once Fraser has completed his training, he will progress to junior solicitor and in the future hopes to become a senior solicitor or partner.
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Top tips

  • Research. Look online and explore at all the different types of law you can study. There will be something that interests you.
  • Think about your hobbies. It might surprise you that many of the skills you've developed in your free time can be useful for a career in law.
  • Find support. There's a lot of support available for people going into law. Take advantage of mentoring schemes and networking.
  • The legal system in Scotland is different to England. There are different routes to qualification in England and Wales compared to Scotland, and different qualification requirements. It鈥檚 important to think about which route suits you best before you pick what to study.
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What to expect if you want to be a solicitor

  • Solicitor average salary: 拢25,000 to 拢100,00 per year
  • Solicitor typical working hours: 37 to 50 hours per week

What qualifications do you need to be a solicitor?

You could get into this role via a university course or a degree apprenticeship. You'll need three A-levels, or equivalent, for a degree. Alternatives to A-levels include taking a T-level in Legal Services (England-only, from Sept 2023), which is equivalent to three A-levels. Check with your course provider which alternative qualifications they accept. Other routes include doing a solicitor degree apprenticeship, which usually takes around five to six years and you'll need your employer's support to do it. You could also work towards the role with a legal firm and do on-the-job training, or if you started a qualifying law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or Legal Practice Course (LPC) before 2021, you will be able to continue to qualify as a solicitor by the traditional route until 2032.

Sources: LMI for All, National Careers Service, .

This information is a guide and is constantly changing. Please check the for the latest information and all the qualifications needed and the for more on T-levels.

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