Working as a paralegal practitioner can be just as rewarding as being a solicitor and involves much of the same work. Working as a paralegal can also be a stepping stone to becoming a solicitor and can count towards your two years’ qualifying work experience should you wish to go on to do your Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination (SQE).
How you make the move from paralegal to solicitor depends very much on whether or not you have a qualifying law degree or a degree in another discipline (or equivalent, such as an Ofqual Level 6 qualification).
If you do have a …