Route recovery
Don't change the dream. Change the route.
There is almost always another recognised way to the same career. Here's yours, ordered for where you actually are.
Your goal
Solicitor
Advise clients and run cases or deals — corporate, criminal, family, property, human rights.
Typical requirement
AAB–BBB for a law degree, or any degree at 2:1 plus conversion
Official requirement — last checked August 2026. Confirm with the institution before you plan around it.
My academic gap
Here's exactly what has to move
Current position
Stage not set · predicted grades
Target
AAB–BBB for a law degree, or any degree at 2:1 plus conversion
English
Reading and writing volume is the core of the job
Humanities
Essay subjects build the argument skills law degrees assess
Official requirements set by Solicitors Regulation Authority (SQE). Last checked August 2026 — always confirm directly with the institution.
Start here
Improve with the FutureIQ Tutor first
Before changing route, we try to strengthen the one you're on. The Tutor builds a weekly plan around the exact subjects and topics costing you marks.
Build my improvement planHow we can help you close it
Every route to the same destination.
Ordered for your position — not presented as equally easy. Set your goal to keep it on your dashboard.
Qualifications
Any A Level subjects — essay subjects help
Grades
AAA–BBB depending on the university
Admissions tests
LNAT at some universities
Duration
3 years, then SQE (solicitor) or Bar training (barrister)
How competitive
Competitive at top universities; training contracts are the real bottleneck
Funding
Student finance; many firms fund the SQE
Progression
Trainee solicitor, then qualified solicitor — or pupillage as a barrister
The route, step by step
- 1A Levels (essay subjects recommended)
- 2LLB Law degree
- 3Vacation schemes and legal work experience
- 4SQE 1 & 2 plus qualifying work experience
- 5Qualify as a solicitor
Next action
Build evidence of argument and writing: debating, essay prizes, mooting
Plan this route with the TutorOnly after all of the above
Careers your strengths also point to.
An option, not a consolation. Your goal stays on the table.
