Solicitor

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks

• interviewing clients to determine the nature of problems and recommending and undertaking appropriate legal action
• preparing cases for court by conducting investigations undertaking research arranging witness preparation and attendance and giving notice of court actions
• representing clients in court
• managing conveyancing and other property matters by preparing contracts of sale mortgage documents lease documents and other documents relating to the transfer of land and buildings
• preparing and critically reviewing contracts between parties
• preparing wills
• providing advice on family law company law partnerships commercial law and trusts
• may act as trustee or guardian
• may act as executor of clients' wills

This industry is about helping people and making a difference. It can be a fulfilling career path, but definitely not an easy one. You need to be someone who is highly motivated and ambitious. Lawyers, barristers, solicitors are all great communicators; words are a lawyers tool or trade. You need to not only communicate well but write well and understand complex legal documents. There is no set path on becoming a lawyer, you don’t have to go straight from high school to a university law degree, you can decide later in life, or work while you are studying.

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