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Your Legal Career

Your Legal Career

The term “lawyer” is commonly used as a generic term to describe those who practice in law. Ordinarily when a person thinks of what a lawyer is, they have in mind a Solicitor or Barrister. In reality, however, there are a number of different career options within the legal profession.

The right career choice for an individual to pursue will vary depending on the area of law they seek to practice in and the type of work they wish to do.

Qualification options within the legal progression include:

  • Solicitors
  • Barristers
  • Licensed Paralegals
  • Chartered Legal Executives / CILEX Lawyers
  • Licensed Conveyancers
  • Licensed Probate Practitioners
  • Notaries

Although other factors may play a part in deciding on the suitable career options for you, as a starting point, it is important to understand what each profession entails.

What is a solicitor?

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What is a barrister?

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What is a licensed paralegal?

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What is a chartered legal executive / CILEX lawyer?

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What is a licensed conveyancer?

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What is a licensed probate practitioner?

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What is a notary?

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