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Solicitors and Lawyers

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£49,197

Median salary

New workers start around £24,599.48. Normal pay is £49,197 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £89,478.15.

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Subjects achieved a 100% pass rate, including Maths, Further Maths, Physics, English Literature and Spanish.

About this career

  • 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.

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Critical Thinking
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Reading Comprehension
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Active Listening
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Writing
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Active Learning
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Speaking
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Learning Strategies
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Monitoring
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Mathematics
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Science
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