reading law at university & introducing the legal professions
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Reading Law at University
& Introducing the
Legal Professions
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Why do people go into law?
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Aims and Objectives• Our first aim of today’s session is
to explore what it means to read Law as undergraduate.
• Our second aim is to introduce you to the main legal professions within the ELS, by:-
• Investigating the main professions• Identifying and explaining the
qualification routes to each profession
• Identifying alternative legal careers
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So why is it so good?
Because it is tough it is a very well respected degree!
The subject itself is usually interesting!!!
You develop excellent communications skills for whatever career you are interested in!
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How is it different to college?
There is MUCHmore independentwork! Usually only10 hours ofcontact time perWeek.
Usually about 8 hours a week of lectures listening to lectures and note taking.
The a few hours of tutorials a week in which you will need to prepare for in advance....
How do you prepare?Lots of reading and then answering questions which you will then discuss as a group. This can take up to about 12 hours per tutorial.
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So what about uni…• When studying “straight” Law at University
there are some modules that are compulsory no matter which university you go to. These are:
• - Criminal Law• - Contract Law• - Public Law• - Law of Torts• - Equity and Trusts• - Land Law• - European Union Law• There are then usually a choice of modules to
choose from in addition and MIGHT include: Family/Child Law, Banking Law, Criminal Evidence, Human Rights, Internet Law, Medical Law, Environmental Law, Criminal Evidence .... Etc!!
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So what do I need to get in?…
• Different Universities have different entry requirements for law. Here are some examples....
University of Liverpool: ABB
(or DDD for Btec students)
LJMU: 300 points (possibly
BBB)
Edge Hill University: 300 points or Btec
DDM
Cambridge: A*AA
Oxford : AAA(each with
additional test.)
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Combined Degrees
• Law can be combined with other subjects such as Law and Criminology or Law and Business or even Law and a language.
• If you are considering a career in law just check that you are covering the 7 core subjects – this is known as a ‘qualifying law degree’.
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LNAT
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These Universities require it:
Check site for dates and locations Practice papers on site
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Start thinking…
• Who makes up the legal profession in England?
• What do they do?
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The main professions are considered to be:-
• Barristers• Solicitors• Legal
Executives• Q:- Why are
judges not included in these groups?
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Barristers – General Facts
• About 10 000 in practice• Known as the Bar• Profession body = General
Council of the Bar (Bar Council)• Self employed practice from
Chambers, employed from various businesses
• Must be a member of an Inn of Court
• May be a junior Barrister or a QC
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Barristers
• Before you start your professional training you must join an Inn of Court
• The course barristers must complete after degree is BPTC (usually 1 year FT)
• After BPTC must complete a 12 month pupillage (shadow a barrister) before can take on own cases
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Barristers – Training Routes
Join an Inn of Court (Inner or Middle Temple, Gray’s or Lincoln Inn)Either dine x 12 or weekend course
Call to the Bar
Pupilage (2x 6 Months)
Law Graduate Non-Law GraduateNon-Graduate
Mature Student
1 year GDL 2 year GDL
Barrister
1 year Bar Professional training Course (BPTC)(Formally the BVC)
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Solicitors• Over 100 000 in UK• 75 000 in private
practice• Work in partnerships
or firms (some sole practitioners)
• May be employed as junior solicitor, associate, salaried partner or equity partner
• Governed by the Law Society
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Solicitors – Training Routes
Practice as a Solicitor
Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors
2 year training contract
Legal Practice Course
Law Degree
LPC
Graduate Diploma in Law
Non Law Degree
LPC
Fellow of ILEX
2 years in solicitors office
ILEX Course : 2 diplomas
No degree4 GCSE's
2 year training contract
Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors
Practice as a Solicitor Practice as a Solicitor
Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors
Traditional Route
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Note
• Some Uni’s offer degrees that include the ‘Legal Practice Course’ saving you time and money
• Some LPC courses are ‘bespoke’ and tailored to working in a particular area of law e.g. business law e.g BPP University
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Legal Executives
• Find out more about becoming a Legal Executive by visiting http://www.cilex.org.uk/
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Legal Executives – Learn as you earn
4 GCSEs
ILEX National Diploma in Law (General principles of Law)2yr day release
ILEX Higher National Diploma(Specialise in 3 areas of law)2 yr day release
2 further years of working
Become Legal Executive (Member of ILEX)
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Summary…
• In the main, there are three main professions within the English Legal System:-
• Solicitors• Barristers• Legal Executives• Judges are not normally included in
this branch as you cannot specifically train to be a judge without first pursuing one of the accepted professions.
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Alternative Careers
• Policing - see degrees in policing available e.g. http://www.uclan.ac.uk/courses/fdsc_policing.php
• https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduates/2015/policing-studies
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Legal Apprenticeships
• level 3 Legal Apprenticeships are available. Aimed at students who want an alternative to the University route
http://www.cilexlawschool.ac.uk/Employers/Legal_apprenticeships/Advanced_Apprenticeship_in_Legal_Services
http://www.cilexlawschool.ac.uk/Prospective_Students/Legal_apprenticeships/Legal_apprenticeship_vacancies
There are lots of progression routes from this e.g. Level 4 Higher Apprenticeships
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https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov
.uk/