Explore Exciting Career Paths in the Legal Sector: Your Guide to Opportunities in the UK

Are you wondering what to do when you leave school? This article highlights a variety of career options in the legal field that can inspire young people about their choices.

Career Opportunities in Legal

Have you thought about a career in legal? Here are some roles available:

Legal Executive

Legal Executives specialize in one area of law and perform tasks similar to solicitors. Salaries range from £17,000 to £60,000.

You can enter this role through:

• A university course
• A college course
• An apprenticeship
• Working towards this role

Requirements:

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
• 1 or 2 A levels, a level 3 diploma or relevant experience for a level 4 or level 5 course

Find out more here.

Solicitor

Solicitors advise clients about the law and act on their behalf in legal matters. Salaries range from £30,000 to £80,000.

You can enter this role through:

• A university course
• An apprenticeship
• Working towards this role
• The traditional solicitor qualifying route until 2032

Requirements to qualify as a solicitor:

• An undergraduate degree in any subject, or equivalent qualification
• Pass parts 1 and 2 of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE)
• Complete 2 years of qualifying work experience
• Meet character and suitability requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

Note: Your degree does not have to be in law, but legal knowledge is essential to pass the SQE. To study law at some universities, you’ll need to pass the Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT).

You can find out more here.

Licensed Conveyancer

Conveyancers are property lawyers who handle the legal and financial aspects of buying and selling property and land. Salaries range from £20,000 to £45,000.

You can enter this role through:

• An apprenticeship
• Working towards this role
• Training with a professional body

Requirements:

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

You can find out more here.