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Everything you need to know about becoming a lawyer

An introduction for non-law students

You want to become a lawyer but don't study law? Here's what you need to know

The Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)

What is the law conversion course?

Opportunities at law firms

Meet future employers and find out about the profession

Non-law case study

Hannah Cotterill is a trainee solicitor at Shoosmiths

"I graduated with a degree in sport and exercise science from Loughborough University. "

Becoming a barrister: the Inns of Court

Joining one of the four Inns of Court is an important part of the process of becoming a barrister. As Inner Temple's interim director of education and training Struan Campbell explains, the Inns provide valuable opportunities for networking, scholarships and advocacy training beyond the mandatory qualifying sessions.

Key transferable skills

There are four main types of university degree - arts, sciences, languages and business - and each trains students in a set of skills which are highly transferable to law.

Becoming a lawyer with a science background

I’m due to start my law conversion in September. Does my degree in physics make me more suited to a niche practice area such as patent law?

Key information for non-law students

The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE)

Our new hub page has everything you need to know about the SQE

Five things you can do to get ahead as a non-law student

Here are five things you can be doing to help you get ahead

Here's how you become a lawyer

From undergraduate degree to the conversion course, here's how it works

Non-law degree checklist

A checklist to get you started

Videos

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VLOG GDL VLOG – First coursework deadlines | Staying organised

NON-LAW Non-law case study - Shoosmiths

VLOG GDL VLOG - First week on the GDL | First impressions

INTERVIEW An introduction for non-law students - Shoosmiths

LCN VIDEO An introduction to the SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Exam)

The LCN Podcast

Non-law students

This episode is all about becoming a lawyer from a non-law background and features interviews with non-law trainee Gabs and non-law associate Aleks at Shoosmiths.

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Marcus Köttering

University College London

History

Summer 2019

Getting started as a non-law student

If you are looking for a few ways to get started but are not sure what you could do, hopefully these tips will help!

Hear from non-law students and graduates

CV workshop – the non-law perspective

Advice from GDL graduate Olivia.

Non-law trainee case study

Alex studied social sciences at university. Here's how he got a training contract at Shoosmiths

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Hosh Mak qualified into DWF’s London market and global risk team in 2018. In this interview, he discusses DWF’s progressive and agile culture, as well as its constant evolution and why this makes the firm stand out. Find out more about his journey into the profession and the opportunities he has been given since joining the firm.

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Meet the Recruiter

Grainne Mitchell

Having worked at Addleshaw Goddard for nine years now, Grainne Mitchell's insight into the firm's recruitment process is invaluable for aspiring lawyers nearing the application process.

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