Salary guide
Solicitor Advocate
- Average salary
- £40,000 – £120,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
LegalLaw
- Solicitor advocates have rights of audience in higher UK courts
Other names this job is known by
- Higher Courts Advocate
- Legal Advocate
Key responsibilities
- Represent clients in higher courts
- Advise on complex legal matters
- Draft and review legal documents
- Conduct legal research
- Liaise with clients, barristers, and courts
- Prepare case strategies
- Stay updated on advocacy law
Skills and qualifications required
- Law degree (LLB or GDL)
- LPC
- Training contract
- Qualified solicitor
- Higher Rights of Audience qualification
- Advocacy and research skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Advocate
- Partner
- Head of Advocacy
- Judge
How to get the job
- Obtain a law degree or GDL
- Pass the LPC
- Qualify as a solicitor
- Complete advocacy training
- Gain experience in court roles
- Progress to senior or specialist positions
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