Career guide
Solicitor
Advise clients and build the argument.
What the work involves
Solicitors advise individuals and organisations on the law, draft the documents that bind them, and prepare cases. Qualification in England and Wales now runs through the Solicitors Qualifying Examination alongside two years of qualifying work experience.
Skills it relies on
- Legal research
- Written advocacy
- Attention to detail
- Negotiation
- Client management
Degrees that lead here
These are the subjects most commonly studied for this career. They are general guidance — always check what a specific course requires with the university itself.