Your route into law: Understanding the paths to qualification
Explore the different routes to becoming a lawyer and understand the steps you can take to turn your career ambitions into reality.
Event starts on Monday 19th October at 10:00 GMT
2026/10/19 10:00
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Your route into law: Understanding the paths to qualification
Explore the different routes to becoming a lawyer and understand the steps you can take to turn your career ambitions into reality.
There is more than one route to a successful legal career. This session will break down the different pathways to qualification, helping you understand your options and decide which route could work best for you. We’ll explore the key stages involved, from education and professional qualifications to gaining the experience you need. Whether you’re at university, considering a career change or still deciding what comes next, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how to navigate your journey into the legal profession.
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Meet the host
BPP University
With 30+ years’ experience, we are proud to be one of the UK’s leading law schools with more top firms exclusively sending their trainees to BPP Law School than anywhere else.
We have deep working relationships across the legal profession, from the Magic Circle to high street practice, chambers to charities. These UK and international firms trust us because of the innovation, quality and professional relevance of our training.
Our courses focus entirely on your employability, developing the practical skills you need as a lawyer, giving you the edge to secure a training contract or pupillage. We invest heavily in technology and educational platforms to provide the most effective and dynamic learning experience, with our innovative approach ensuring our teaching provides you with the latest skills you need to succeed in a modern legal environment. BPP Law School is based in two centres in London (in the heart of ‘legal’ London in Holborn and on the Southbank at Waterloo) and centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Leeds and Manchester.
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