Routes to the Legal Profession and Qualifications in England and Wales, A. S. S. Ahmed
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A.S.S. Ahmed
Solicitor & Notary public
United Kingdom
Embarking on a legal career in England and wales can be, as with other jurisdictions, a lengthy and com- plicated process. There are many stages, spanning a period of several years, which need to be completed in order to become a qualified lawyer. The legal system of England and wales is comprised of both com - mon law and statute. The common law is created through decisions in the courts made by judges, who are trusted to follow previous decisions under the principle of stare decisis - legal precedent. The highest court is the uk supreme court, and its decisions are binding on all other courts. statute is created via acts of parliament; the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty stipulates that no institution is more pow- erful than parliament. Lawyers in England and wales can practice as either solicitors or barristers. The top solicitors are often partners or senior partners in successful law firms, while the leading Barristers become Qcs (Queen,s counsel) and Judges. This paper will show that becoming a solicitor or a barrister or member of the Judiciary in England in wales takes great levels of commitment, a high intellect and a good work ethic. The benefits, both financially and personally, are rewarding.
Citation: Ahmed. A. S. S.: Routes to the Legal Profession and Qualifications in England and Wales. In Allam Ahmed(Ed.): Home-Books-Proceedings-SDC, Vol. 1, pp. 18. WASD: Brighton, United Kingdom.