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Law careers
Advise people and organisations on their rights, draft legal documents and represent clients.
- Barrister (England & Wales)Barristers give specialist legal advice and represent people and organisations in courts and tribunals, presenting cases and questioning witnesses.3 routes inTypical pay £24,000 to £250,000 a yearEngland · official rangeCompare routes
- Chartered legal executive (CILEX lawyer)Chartered legal executives — also called CILEX lawyers — are qualified lawyers who specialise in an area of law, such as conveyancing, family, wills and probate, litigation or crime.3 routes inTypical pay £33,000 to £60,000 a yearEngland · official rangeCompare routes
- Paralegal (England & Wales)Paralegals do legal work — research, drafting documents, managing case files and dealing with clients — usually under the supervision of a solicitor or another authorised lawyer.3 routes inTypical pay £20,000 to £40,000 a yearEngland · official rangeCompare routes
- Solicitor (England & Wales)Solicitors give legal advice, draft documents and act for clients in matters such as buying a home, disputes, family cases, crime and business deals.3 routes inTypical pay £30,000 to £80,000 a yearEngland · official rangeCompare routes
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