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Dominic McLernon-Johnson Law - Barristers and Solicitors Bill wants to be a lawyer but is not sure whether he wants to be a barrister or a solicitor. a. Explain the different roles and training routes for each To be a solicitor it is usual to have a degree in law however, to have a degree in another subject and then taking the Common Professional Examination is increasingly popular. The Common Professional Examination or CPE is a one year training course in core legal subjects. The next stage is to complete the one year Legal Practice Course or LPC. This has significant practical content, more so than its predecessor the previous Law Society Finals course. The LPC includes training in client interviewing, negotiation, advocacy, drafting documents and legal research. The LPC also includes emphasis on business management and finances, as many solicitors own their own legal practice. After the LPC, the trainee solicitor...

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