Too many lawyers? It’s a question that’s asked with increasing frequency and in the UK, where there are around 200,000 lawyers, being one in 300 in the population, there are surplus lawyers in numbers that may number tens of thousands. The Guardian reports on a legal recruiter, Samuel Clague, who has set up a legal recruitment business and is amazed at the numbers of lawyers he has already attracted to the agency. In a country where there are as many as 200,000 lawyers – about one in 300 of the population – there may be a surplus of tens of thousands of highly educated applicants. Burdened with crumpled expectations and large debts, sometimes of more than £50,000, acquired through course...
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The word lawyer is one that is used in a very general way to refer to a legal practitioner who is qualified to provide legal advice. That legal advice could be in any area of law. Solicitors and barristers are both considered to be lawyers although they perform different roles and functions. What is a Lawyer? In the UK, whilst there are significant differences between solicitors and barristers, there is no definition of a ‘lawyer’ in UK law. It is more of a generic term that is used by people who practise law. There are two main types of lawyers in the UK: Legal Executives also fall under the umbrella term ‘lawyer’ as they also provide legal services. Solicitors, barristers, and legal...
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Shortly after we began our relationship my (now) fiancee, who grew up in Sussex before travelling and then settling in Australia, made it clear that she hoped to return to the UK someday – and that she wanted me to come with her. At first I felt some reluctance and more than a little trepidation – I had built up a successful practice helping people with their family law matters in Perth, Western Australia and the notion of relocating to the other side of the world and, to a degree, beginning my career all over again was quite daunting. I’d visited the UK before, during various trips to Europe (I once undertook a year-long working holiday in Denmark and made the most of...
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There are no specific A Levels that you need for a career in Law, however traditional academic subjects such as history, English and the sciences will challenge you academically and stretch your research and analytical skills which will be useful for your future. Subjects such as philosophy can also help you extend your critical thinking and debating skills, which is essential for a career as a practising lawyer. You can also opt to study A Level Law, despite the long-term myth that selective universities do not recommend it. You will need to gain a high grade at the end of your studies to demonstrate your commitment and interest in the subject in order to be accepted onto a Law degree....
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If you want to become a practising lawyer in the UK, to represent the interests of British citizens or companies in foreign countries, you must obtain the appropriate education and prove your qualifications. What kind of qualifications are required directly depends on the specific area of future activity. That is, the workplace may be available to a university graduate, and practice can be conducted only after completing specialized training programs. Let's take a closer look at the specifics of legal education in the UK. Main categories of legal professions in the UK Solicitor This is a category of “lower” rank lawyers who prepare materials in the conduct of court cases. Solicitors have...
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The legal profession in England and Wales Open for business “L’Angleterre est une nation de boutiquiers”. So said Napoleon I, reportedly. As many will know, “Open all hours” is the mantra of every successful corner shop or “Mom and Pop” store. These days, open for business is also the mantra of the legal profession in England and Wales (E&W). For foreign law firms, the E&W legal system is one of the world’s most supportive for business. It is an open jurisdiction. It allows virtually unrestricted access, contributing in 2012 over £20 billion to the UK’s GDP. English law often regulates contractual relations between...
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