Solicitor

Solicitors are legal professionals who provide advice, draft documents, and represent clients in legal matters. In the UK, they often work directly with clients, helping them with issues such as buying a house, writing a will, or dealing with employment disputes. Solicitors can work in private practice, for companies, or within government. They may also represent clients in courts, although more complex advocacy is usually handled by barristers. Becoming a solicitor involves completing a law degree or conversion course, followed by the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and a period of qualifying work experience.