Hands On Training

How to Become a Lawyer

The University of Law

via

Future Learn

4.5

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Course Features

Duration

3 weeks

Delivery Method

Online

Available on

Lifetime Access

Accessibility

Desktop, Laptop

Language

English

Subtitles

English

Level

Beginner

Effort

2 hours per week

Teaching Type

Self Paced

Course Description

Consider a career as a lawyer to see if it is right for you.

Legal careers can be both financially rewarding and emotionally fulfilling. You can build a career that helps people in need. The legal sector has been accused of not being representative of all viewpoints.

This course will teach you about the legal sector and the various routes to it. You will learn the skills required to be a successful lawyer and how you can improve your skills accordingly.

You'll be able to understand the structures that can support your journey to becoming an attorney, regardless of your educational background.

Course Overview

International Faculty

Post Course Interactions

Instructor-Moderated Discussions

Skills You Will Gain

What You Will Learn

Describe the different routes into law

Evaluate which route would suit you best

Explain which skills are valued in law

Explore how you can develop your own skillset

Assess the diversity within the legal sector

Summarise the key support structures for professionals within law

Evaluate whether a career in law is the right fit for you

Target Students

This course is designed for anyone considering a career in law or who would like to find out more about studying law and working in the legal sector No prior expertise in law or the law sector is required

Course Content

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Module 1: The different routes to studying and working in law

Module 2: The skills needed to work in law

Module 3: The different practice areas in law

Module 4: Diversity and support in the legal sector

Course Instructors

Morag Duffin

Instructor

I am Head of Access and Participation at the University of Law. My role involves supporting students from under-represented or disadvantaged backgrounds to access, succeed in and progress from HE.

Course Reviews

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