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Overview of Law
Studying a law degree will allow you to practice as a lawyer, solicitor or barrister. This is a very competitive industry and entry to university law degrees is very limited.
In order to be able to practice as a registered lawyer, you will need a registered law degree from an accredited law school and an approved program of Practical Legal Training.
Studying Law
The most common undergraduate law course is the Bachelor of Laws, which is a four-year full-time law degree that, combined with a program of Practical Legal Training, will allow you to apply for admission as a registered legal practitioner.
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Most universities also offer Laws as a combined degree, usually with Business, Arts or Science. These combined law degrees are usually five or six years long and offer a good opportunity to have knowledge in two areas that can overlap. Combined law qualifications give you a wider range of career opportunities.
Some institutions also offer short courses or law diplomas, such as Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. This law diploma is useful for those who are already registered as lawyers or legal practitioners and want to update their knowledge in laws or expand on specific skills.
Careers in Law
Careers in law are usually in the form of lawyers, barrister and solicitors specialising in different fields of law, such as criminal or property law.
Studying law can also take you into different areas, such as politics or international relations in governmental departments.
Skills needed in Law
People interested in studying law will need a strong sense of justice and fairness in order to be able to deal with difficult ethical issues.
Convincing public speaking and argumentative skills will also be useful for those looking for a law qualification.
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