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Law

Solicitor

Advise clients on legal matters, from family and housing to corporate deals.

Key skills

Reading & writingAnalysisNegotiationEthics

Ways in

UniversityApprenticeship

Typical prerequisites

  • SQE route (any degree or solicitor apprenticeship)
  • Qualifying work experience

Alternative routes

  • Paralegal
  • Chartered legal executive (CILEx)
  • Barrister

Route milestones

  1. 1

    Degree or solicitor apprenticeship

    Around year 0–6

  2. 2

    SQE1 & SQE2 + QWE

    Around year 3–6

  3. 3

    Qualified solicitor

    Around year 5–7

  4. 4

    Partner / in-house lead

    Around year 12+

Progression: Trainee → associate → senior associate → partner; wide variation by sector.

Indicative pay bands

Starting out£25,000 – £50,000
Experienced£50,000 – £90,000
Senior / top end£90,000 – £200,000

Indicative example estimates compiled October 2026 for planning conversations only. Pay varies by region, employer, sector and hours. Always verify with official sources such as the National Careers Service.

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Contribution & impact

Access to justice and fair outcomes for people and organisations.