What is a qualifying law degree?
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What is a qualifying law degree?
A Qualifying Law Degree (known as QLD, or QD) is an undergraduate law degree that is currently recognised in England and Wales by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) as the first stage of professional qualification which enable graduates to proceed to the vocational stage of training.
What can you do with a qualifying law degree?
Jobs directly related to your degree include:
- Arbitrator.
- Barrister.
- Barrister’s clerk.
- Chartered legal executive (England and Wales)
- Company secretary.
- Costs lawyer.
- Detective.
- Licensed conveyancer.
Is Open University law degree respected?
The degree is not ‘as prestigious’ as harvard, but far more prestigious and respected than a degree from The University Of Phoenix or other Online-only institutions. Which is far cheaper than the OU.
What are the best A-levels to take for law?
Which A-Levels to Take if You Want to Study Law
- English. English is typically regarded as a good A-Level to take if you want to study law.
- History. Similar to English, history is a great A-Level for law, as it helps to develop your essay writing skills.
- Politics.
- Languages.
- Maths.
- Sciences.
- Geography, Religious Studies, Music, Philosophy, Economics.
- Law.
What subjects do I need for law?
“Hard” subjects are otherwise referred to as traditional academic subjects, such as English literature, history, maths, foreign languages and the core science subjects (i.e. physics, biology and chemistry).
Do you need maths for law?
Maths is often required in practicing law – whether it is calculating compound interest, damages, probability, recovering costs, etc… It is not just trust accounting. If you want to give yourself the best chance, at least do Maths B.
What qualifications do you need for law?
You will need to have completed a law degree or an alternative degree and the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL). You can then take the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and complete a two-year training contract.
