Get into Law - Guides Used by Millions of Aspiring Lawyers

Our free 'get into law' guides cover every angle of studying and applying to law - from deciding on your path and getting through university, to winning training contracts and making pupillage. Packed with case studies and expert insights.

Deciding on Law

Get an overview of law careers, what they entail and whether they could be right for you.

Solicitor v Barrister

What are the main differences between the two professions? Find out here.

Becoming a Solicitor

Find out what a solicitor does and earns - and how to become one.

Becoming a Barrister

Think you're a budding barrister? See if you're right and what steps to take.

Chartered Legal Executive Guide

Endorsed by CILEx, this page gives a step-by-step guide to the profession.

Discover More Legal Careers

Explore the range of legal careers, from Paralegal to Solicitor Advocate or Judge.

Law Apprenticeships

This page explains what law apprenticeships are and how you can get involved.

Study Law at University

Find out more about studying law at university here.

Law at Oxbridge

Learn what studying law at Oxbridge is like and how to get ahead in your application!

Personal Statement

This section will help you write a stand-out personal statement for law.

LNAT

This section explains what the LNAT entails and suggests strategies for scoring higher.

LLM

Thinking of postgraduate law? This section covers what you need to know about the LLM.

Law Work Experience

Find out more about legal work experience, from vacation schemes to mini pupillage.

Conversion Courses

If you didn't study law at undergraduate level, you will need to take a law conversion course. Find out more!

SQE

The Solicitors' Qualifying Exam will change the way solicitors qualify. Read all about it in this guide.

LPC

Want to become a solicitor? Learn about the Legal Practice Course (LPC) here.

Bar Training

Want to become a barrister? This section covers all you need to know about the vocational stage of barrister training.

Training Contracts

This page guides you through training contract applications and choosing the right firm for you.

Pupillage

This section details the pupillage application process as well as how to tackle interviews.

Law Firm Insights

Find extra information about the various law firms, as well as case studies and interviews.