Frequently Asked Questions
Q: If I complete the Diploma, can I only practise as a lawyer in Scotland?
A: No. You can still apply to train as a solicitor at a law firm in England – even without an English law degree. Or you can train to be a barrister in England, providing you complete the relevant vocational qualifications and training. Even if you stay in Scotland to qualify as a solicitor it is still possible - after qualifying - to practise law in England, providing you undertake the appropriate examinations.
If you intend to practise law within England & Wales, please visit:
The Law Society: http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/law-careers/becoming-a-solicitor/ (for information on becoming a solicitor)
The Bar Council: http://www.barcouncil.org.uk/careers/students/ (for information on becoming a barrister)
Please note that the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the regulatory body for solicitors in England and Wales, is currently reviewing entry into and training in the legal profession. You can read more about this, and how it could impact you if you want to qualify into English law, on their website.