If I want to be a lawyer what GCSE's do I have to take?

Answer 1

That's not a proper question for starters, it's:

"What GCSE results will I need to get into law school?"

Well, if you want to get into a top university, like Nottingham or Oxford and easily go on and get a job they'll be looking for mostly As/A*s as there's LOTS of competition out there.

If you want to go to a more middle-class university, like Nottingham Trent then they'll only be looking for 5 passes which isn't much really but your job prospects won't be as good.

If I were you I'd spread out my time evenly among all subjects and aim for As, then in the subjects you are more naturally competent at you'll get A*s.

To be a lawyer you ideally need to be a natural at English and History and a general all-rounder.

Best of luck! :D

(I'm also taking my GCSEs and want to be a solicitor!)

Answer 2

I would say GCSE Grades from A-C cause they are passes. If you get pass grades in subjects about 5 or more you can study A levels and do As level in Law and all other subjects to get where you want to in life. Good luck If you don't get in college to do A levels retake them next year. A levels are 2 years full time at college then you can go university and study law and be a lawyer or what ever you want to be. Revise hard and you get the grades you want.

You definetely need to have got at least a C, possibly a B, in English Language, and for most things you need to have got at least a C in maths as well, but you need more than just those GCSEs

Answer 3

Universitys don't say any specific GCSE's or A-Levels however you will need passes and good grades in "useful" subjects.

I think you should aim for as many A's as possible. Law is quite a heavy degree and fiercely competitive so high grades won't really set you apart. Of course they help but get some work experience under your belt, this will interest the best universities.

Answer 4

First you need to learn how to spell.

In the UK, a Lawyer is either called a Solicitor (spends time out of court) or a Barrister (spends time in court). Both will require strong grades in Mathematics and English. Your choices in GCSE are limited as Law is not usually an option until A Level.

You should consider doing a wide range of subjects, choosing both sciences and essay style subjects. Keep your grades high!

You should talk to a careers advisor at your school for more information. There is also the prospects website which can help you learn more about the two different types of Lawers, and most importantly what qualifications are needed at A Level, Degree level, and afterwards in to your professional working life.

Solicitor: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/Explore_types_of_jobs/Types_of_Job/p!eipaL?state=showocc&idno=393&pageno=1

Barrister: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/Explore_types_of_jobs/Types_of_Job/p!eipaL?state=showocc&idno=395&pageno=1

All the best.

Answer 5

you need english and maths what ever what, but you need to have A levels.

History is a good one as you need to know what happened 100 years ago.

And theres no pint being a barrister if you cant spell and pronouns stuff! you have to be fast with words and good at aruging!

Answer 6

The majority of law schools will accept almost any undergraduate degree. Many students choose criminal justice or political science as a major.