2006-09-22 07:54:54 · 9 answers · asked by uuhyufcrersx 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Good GCSEs - move on to getting good A levels - gets you a place at University to study a law degree - then pass exams to practice law...lots of steps to take.
Good GCSEs are minimum grade C, but you really ought to be aiming higher than that.
Good luck.
2006-09-22 08:00:41 · answer #1 · answered by Mr Glenn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need decent GCSE grades (B and above, I think), because employers will assess you on these grades when you apply for placements (you'll have them, your A-levels, and maybe first-year degree results).
After that, it's back to work, with A-Levels, and you'll be looking to get at least BBB in a series of academic subjects (normally, general studies is not accepted, and with some universities, neither are subjects like PE, Home Economics, etc). Law A-Level is a touchy subject. Some universities prefer you to take it, provided you can, whereas others view it as too "short-course", and will end up re-teaching it anyway.
Your institution is important too. Training contracts may not be given to candidates from a university with a poor reputation for Law. Of course, if you really wanted to do a different degree, you could, and follow it with the CPE (a year of Law modules you need to know to be a solicitor), and then the LPC (you'll have to do this after your degree as a post-graduate course, with one exception - Northumbria University run a 4-year Exempting Honours Law degree, which incorporates this year, or the BVC - Bar Vocational Course - into 3rd and 4th years. Typical offer is AAB).
After all of that, you train with either a law firm for a firm of solicitors (2 years), or you approach the Bar to take pupillage, and become a barrister (1 year).
I know I've exceeded the scope of the question here, but this should provide you with a guide towards the next few years, and the challenges you'll be facing.
Anyway, best of luck, and I'll leave you to your work!
2006-09-22 23:10:10 · answer #2 · answered by Will S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on what university you would like to go to. The top uni's that teach law usually ask for A*-B grades in English and Maths GCSE's as well as 3 grade A's at A-level and an additional AS..however, there are some uni's that will settle for grade C passes at GCSE for English and Maths and 3 B's or C's at A-level. You then have the option of doing either a 3 year full-time course or 4-5 year part time course at uni to study law. You will then graduate and will have the opportunity to practice in different areas of law and if you are interested, you can go on to do a solicitor's advocacy which gives solicitors the power to fight their own cases in court, or do your BVC (bar vocational course) so you can become a barrister, but this takes a LONG time!!
I hope this is helpful, I am currently studying law at uni. Good luck with your GCSE's. Believe in yourself and you can achieve anything.
2006-09-22 15:37:47 · answer #3 · answered by p_y_t 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
first of all ''Phish'' needs to shut up because KNOWING HOW TO SPELL IS NOT A KEY FACTOR IN BEING A SUCCESSFUL SOLICITOR BELIEVE IT OR NOT..and secondly your GCSEs don't decide your fate of become a solicitor, it is important to get high grade passes in them, however, so you can get into a college to study law. An A level (which is obtained after a course in college) can give you the grades you need to go onto university to become a solicitor.
Your GCSE results are just the start of a ladder to becoming a successful solicitor. Good luck!
2006-09-22 15:42:47 · answer #4 · answered by hannah_louise 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your GCSE's don't really count for a lot in the end in most fields of work. It's how you do at Degree level that'll decide your fate. As long as you don't completely fluff your GCSE's you'll do fine.
2006-09-22 18:15:19 · answer #5 · answered by greg m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to be able to spell to be a solicitor. A Grammar School education is extremely helpful. Obviously not something you have experienced.
2006-09-22 15:01:15 · answer #6 · answered by Phish 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Good results to go to Uni
P.S Work on spelling
2006-09-22 15:08:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would say probably all As and A*s or reasonably close to that. Did you just get yours this year? I did.
2006-09-22 15:07:14 · answer #8 · answered by fleaciante 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well you need english....but looking at your question.....mmmmm.....mmmmmm...thinking.....mmmmm.....have u got a tesco near u? oh no.....don't sue me....pppllleeeaaassseeeee.
2006-09-26 08:48:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋