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The University of Law - How to Become a Lawyer 

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How to Become a Lawyer
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FutureLearn 
Overview

Duration

3 weeks

Total fee

2,205

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

Certificate

How to Become a Lawyer
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FutureLearn 
Highlights

  • Duration 3 weeks
  • Weekly study 2 hours
  • 100% online Learn at your own pace
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How to Become a Lawyer
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FutureLearn 
Course details

More about this course
  • Legal careers can be both financially and emotionally rewarding, allowing you to build a long-lasting career around helping people in need. However, the legal sector has also been accused of a lack of diversity and representation.
  • On this course, you'll learn about the nature of the legal sector itself, and the different routes into law. You'll identify the skills needed to succeed as a lawyer, and how you can upskill yourself accordingly.
  • You'll come away understanding the structures available to support your journey to becoming a lawyer regardless of your educational background.

How to Become a Lawyer
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FutureLearn 
Curriculum

The different routes to studying and working in Law

Introduction to Week 1

Barristers vs Solicitors

How do I become a barrister or a solicitor?

Areas of Law

The skills needed to work in Law

Welcome to Week 2

Skills in Law

Identifying and developing your skills

Will I fit in the legal sector?

Welcome to Week 3

Diversity within the legal sector

Support within the legal sector

Current law students

Current legal professionals

Summary of course

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