Useful contacts
Law degree courses
Apply to:
The Universities and Colleges Admission Services (UCAS)
Rose Hill
New Barn Lane
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
GL52 3LZ
Tel: 0871 468 0468
UCAS website
SQE, LPC and CPE/GDL courses
The Central Applications Board (CAB) administers applications for full-time, and some part-time and distance learning courses, including the:
- Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)
- Legal Practice Course (LPC)
- Common Professional Examination (CPE) / Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)
For details on these courses and to apply, visit the CAB website or email applications@lawcabs.ac.uk.
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
If you're interested in following the legal executive routes to qualification, contact:
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
Kempston Manor
Kempston
Bedfordshire
MK42 7AB
Tel: 01234 841 000
CILEx website
Institute of Paralegals
1-12 St James's Square
London
SW1Y 4LB
Tel: 020 3011 2610
Institute of Paralegals website
National Association of Licensed Paralegals
LG.02 Lincoln House
1-3 Brixton Road
London
SW9 6DE
Tel: 0845 862 7000
National Association of Licensed Paralegals website
The Bar Council
For more information on a career as a barrister, contact:
Education and Training Department
General Council of the Bar
289 High Holborn
London
WC1V 7HZ
Tel: 020 7242 0082
The Bar Council website
Careers Service
Careers advisers at teaching institutions have a wide range of reading materials. Students can approach their careers advice team directly for information and resources.
Local authorities/commerce and industry
Students looking for trainee placements within commerce, industry or local authorities should contact the relevant organisation directly.
Law Society Gazette
Gazette Jobs provides access to the latest legal jobs.
The Magistrates' Association
For information on a career in the Magistrates' Court Service, contact:
The Magistrates Association
28 Fitzroy Square
London
W1T 6DD
Tel: 020 7387 2353
Magistrates Association website
Crown Prosecution Service
For training and job details, contact:
The Staff Management Unit
Crown Prosecution Service
Rose Court
2 Southwark Bridge
London
SE1 9HS
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
Government
For information on training and vacation placements in government:
GLS Recruitment Team
11th Floor, Lower Castle Street
Castlemead
Bristol
BS1 3AG
Tel: 0117 923 4417
Government Legal Service website
Junior Solicitors Network of the Law Society
Explore our Junior Solicitors Network hub for support, advice and networking opportunities for newly qualified solicitors.
Solicitors Regulation Authority
For additional information on qualification requirements and a list of firms authorised to take trainee solicitors:
- call 0370 606 2555
- visit the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) website