How to become a solicitor? If you dream to hold this title, you need to study law first and practice it. Being called as an attorney is already a prestige but being called a solicitor or solicitor general is way better. Not all people are qualified to take this possession. In most of the countries that offer this kind of position, an annual fee must be paid first. This payment is used to acquire the practising certificate that serves as their key to their goal. The SRA or Solicitors Regulation Authority is the first step of success for those who want to be admitted.
There are two ways to enroll. The first one is through the 'Legal Practise Course'. This is more applicable to Law degree holders. The second one is they must complete the 'Conversion Course' before they can apply to the legal practice course. This is normally applicable to non-Law holders.
After complying the necessary steps and must have accomplished in the practice course. They are now allowed to undergo the apprenticeship or clerkship for two years or so. This stage is also called the 'training contract'.
What are the job duties and responsibilities of a solicitor? Since they are dealing with legal matters it is expected for them assessed with legal problems, legal research, make draft cases and can do a case outline or strategy. Performing client's interviews is a part of their job too. They need to gather important information in regards with their works. Assessing the possible weakness from their opponent as well as their strengths is what they do best.
They can also be a negotiator for a settlement. Their presence is very necessary in court proceedings and other court counsels. Other job qualifications include, making time sheets, organizing files, and they must know how to deals with the billing processes or closing a certain file. Being a solicitor is not easy, it is a hard job. Nevertheless, the respect and recognition that they can attain are priceless.