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How to Become a Lawyer

Offered By: University of Law via FutureLearn

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Course Description

Overview

Explore if a career in law is the right fit for you

Legal careers can be both financially and emotionally rewarding, allowing you to build a long-lasting career around helping people in need. However, the legal sector has also been accused of a lack of diversity and representation.

On this course, you’ll learn about the nature of the legal sector itself, and the different routes into law. You’ll identify the skills needed to succeed as a lawyer, and how you can upskill yourself accordingly.

You’ll come away understanding the structures available to support your journey to becoming a lawyer – regardless of your educational background.

This course is designed for anyone considering a career in law or who would like to find out more about studying law and working in the legal sector in England. No prior expertise in law or the law sector is required.


Syllabus

  • Studying Law
    • Introduction to week 1
    • Studying law at university
  • What skills do you need?
    • Welcome to Week 2
    • What skills do you need to be a Lawyer?
  • Careers in Law
    • Welcome to week 3
    • What are the career options?
    • How do I pursue a career in law?
    • Summary of course

Taught by

Morag Duffin

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