Working as a solicitor can be hard work but it’s also a varied and rewarding career. Life as a solicitor is often fast-paced so you’ll need to be able to handle working at speed.
There are a few key skills that are important to have as a solicitor:
Communication – you’ll need to liaise with a variety of different parties to handle matters for your clients.
Flexibility – you’ll need to be able to adapt to new situations and information.
Integrity – solicitors must uphold a specific code of conduct and set of professional principles and standards.
Strong work ethic – you’ll need to be committed to working through tough issues for your clients in their time of need.
Intellectual ability – problem-solving is a vital part of a solicitor’s role, so you need to be able to think quickly and methodically.
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📢A note on QLTS:
In 2021, the SRA replaced a slightly different route to qualification for foreign-qualified lawyers: QLTS. Find out more about the differences between the SQE and QLTS.
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