JOBS & CAREERS SPRING 2018 - 86

Lay
down
the
law

Put in the time and effort and
a successful career in the legal
profession could be yours

C

hoosing a career in law will give you
drama, excitement and variety, and no
two days are likely to be the same. But
becoming a lawyer takes commitment and hard
work, a good brain - and the ability to use it.
It takes time and money too. If you've got
a law degree, you'll need to work for another
three years. If you've got a non-law degree, it
will take another four. If you're not a graduate,
you'll be studying for at least six years to
become a lawyer. That alone is a good reason
to make sure it's the right career for you.

Solicitor

Solicitors act for a client, whether an
individual or an organisation, on a massive
range of legal issues, from divorce to debt
recovery. You could work in a private practice
or in a commercial office. Another possibility
is working for the Crown Prosecution Service,
deciding whether cases should go to court.
Wherever you end up, you'll give legal
advice, research new cases, write legal
documents, liaise with other legal professionals
and represent clients in court. Working hours
are usually long - you may be required to

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