Solicitor (Work)

Question 1

Where do the majority of those who succeed in qualifying as a solicitor work?

Answer 1

In a private practice in a solicitors firm

Question 2

What other careers are available?

Answer 2

• Working in CPS/Local Authority/Government Department
• Legal advisers in commercial or industrial businesses
• Solicitor in a private practice may work as a sole practitioner in a partnership

Question 3

What does the type of work done by a solicitor largely depend on?

Answer 3

The type of firm he works in

Question 4

What will a small high street firm involve?

Answer 4

Advising clients on a whole range of topics E.G. consumer problems, housing and business matters and family matters

Question 5

What will a solicitor working in a small high street firm be likely to do?

Answer 5

• Spend most of his time interviewing clients/negotiating on their behalf/dealing with paper work
• Writing letters on behalf of clients
• Drafting contracts/legal documents
• Drawing up wills
• Act for some of his clients in court (standing up in court)