Lawyers or Solicitors are responsible for providing advice to their clients related to laws. They also represent persons or companies in disputes. Among specific law areas are employment, property, finance, competition, and taxation. Lawyers can represent any type of company, both large and small, with a variety of cases. They must be always aware of law changes in the legal system.

Lawyers usually do the following tasks:
• Attending court hearing.
• Negotiating with other lawyers and clients.
• Supervising official agreements between parties.
• Drawing up contracts and creating documents.
• Explaining laws to clients and companies.

• Being able to stay calm under pressure.
• Having interpersonal abilities.
• Being confident.
• Having an analytical mind for large amounts of information.
• Being motivated.
• Having competent written and spoken communication abilities.
• Having competent math skills.
• Having high attention for details.
• Being able to explain legal matters to other people without knowledge.
• Having common sense.

Among minimum standards to be a Lawyer or Solicitor are a degree and the Graduate Diploma or Common Professional Examination after the initial degree. This is a very competitive world where A Level grades are a must. Some universities require the National Admission Test for Law to the students.

Five GCSE’s (A-C) and two A levels are required to entry to degree courses. The Legal Practice Course for one full year and training contract are other steps to take in Wales and England to be a Lawyer.