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Solicitors and Lawyers

Solicitors advise and act on behalf of individuals, organisations, businesses and government departments in legal matters.

Daily Tasks

  • Represents clients in court.
  • Scrutinises statements, reports and legal documents relevant to the case being undertaken and prepares papers for court.
  • Instructs counsel in higher and lower courts and pleads cases in lower courts as appropriate.
  • Undertakes legal business on behalf of client in areas of business law, criminal law, probate, conveyancing and litigation, and acts as trustee or executor if required.
  • Draws up contracts, leases, wills and other legal documents.

£25,200

Entry Level Salary

£39,074.23

Average Salary

£71,614.31

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

555

Past two years

281

This year

1990

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

0%

Level 1

1%

Level 2

0%

Level 3

1%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

1%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

61%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

35%

Level 8 (Doctorate)

1%

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