Getting into Law

By Lianne Carter

What’s the difference between a solicitor and barrister? What law course should you choose? Where do you find a training contract?

If you’re thinking of studying a law degree Getting into Law provides you with all the information that you need to get onto the course of your choice and start a successful law career. From application and interview to funding and your future this comprehensive guide takes you through every stage of applying for a law degree. Written by Lianne Carter, a first-class law graduate, plus contributions from admission tutors from the UK’s leading law school and top solicitors and barristers.

Getting into Law provides anyone thinking about studying law at university all the tips and advice they need to maximise their chance of success, discover:

- The difference between a barrister and solicitor

- The reality of a lawyers day-to-day work life

- How to qualify as a lawyer

- How to choose your university law course

- Interview advice

- Which tests and applications you need to complete

MPW Guides explain the process for getting into higher education. Other titles in the series: Getting into Oxford and Cambridge 2014 Entry, Getting into Dental School, Getting into Nursing & Midwifery and many more.

• Language: English
• Publisher: White Ladder Press
• Release date: Mar 11, 2014
• ISBN: 9781909319080

Lianne Carter

Lianne studied Law LLB at Sussex University, graduating with first class honours, then worked as a legal consultant for Lawspeed Limited, advising clients on employment law and undertaking extensive legal research. Having decided that teaching was her vocation, Lianne now teaches Law A-level at MPW's London college.