Become a Lawyer

How to Become a Lawyer

If you are looking for a career that is interesting, challenging and rewarding then a career as a lawyer could be for you. As a lawyer you will be qualified to advise people about the law on a wide variety of issues as well as be able to represent clients in court. There are several areas of law which you can practice in. By training to become a lawyer you could choose to specialise in one of the following areas of law:

Private lawyers As a private lawyer you will focus on civil or criminal law, representing private individuals. In civil law, they pursue private law suits or litigation, or deal with wills, contracts, trusts, mortgages, leases, etc. A criminal lawyer career entails arguing a client’s case in court, following the client being charged with a crime.

Trial lawyers The majority of a trial lawyers time is spent conducting research, interviewing clients and witnesses, and preparing for trial.

Corporate lawyers Corporate lawyers work solely for corporate clients and advise them on legal issues around their business activities.

Intellectual property lawyers Intellectual property lawyers help to protect clients’ claims to copyrights, creative work under contract, product designs, and computer programs.

Patent lawyers As a patent lawyer you will advise clients on patent law, which allows you to protect your clients invention of a new product, process or idea.

Insurance lawyers An insurance lawyer will advise insurance companies about the legality of insurance transactions, writing policies that are legally correct. They also help to protect companies from unwarranted action by reviewing claims and representing the company in court.

There are also several other areas of law that you can choose to specialise in including environmental or international law. However, which ever area of law you choose to practice in will offer a highly regarded professional career that brings both personal and financial reward.

Lawyer Training

Becoming a lawyer offers a challenging career that begins with your training. In order to practice as a lawyer in the UK you will need a recognised qualification…

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Lawyer Jobs

Becoming a lawyer offers an interesting, challenging and potentially lucrative profession. A newly qualified lawyer working for top city firm can expect to earn in the region of £35k following graduation while senior partners can pocket in excess of £1m a year. As a lawyer you will have the opportunity to progress as you gain experience from your own successes…

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