How to become a solicitor
Advises clients on legal matters and represents them.
See all routes in WayWhatAfter GCSEs
- A-levels at sixth form Sixth form: a step towards the routes below
After sixth form or college
Law Degree
- With A-levels: No specific subjects required. Helpful: English Literature, History, Politics, Classics / Latin, French, German, Spanish. Typical: A*AA–ABB.
Philosophy Degree
- With A-levels: No specific subjects required. Helpful: Religious Studies, Maths, English Literature, History, Classics / Latin. Typical: A*AA–BBB.
Solicitor Degree apprenticeship
- With A-levels: No specific subjects required. Helpful: English Literature, History, Politics, Law. Typical: Often AAB–BBB.