Law

[MargeB]

If you don't have a degree in law, but have one in 'human sciences', do you have to convert if you want to practise law? Not as barrister or solicitor, but company law. Can you do a conversion and then start working? Thanks.

[Miss Zippy]

What is it you want to do exactly MargeB because to practice law you do have to be a qualified lawyer (although you can be a non qualified fee earner if you have a law degree but that's largely the same thing).  Did you have something like company secretarial work in mind? Give me some more info and I'll try and help.  

[Simon_States]

Basically if you want to be a solicitor or a lawyer you will have to do a conversion course which will last one year.  After this you will the need a Legal Practice Certificate. This is usually obtained whilst working as a junior in a law firm and takes approximately another year if I am not mistaken. A law firm may well sponsor you to do your conversion if you can sell yourself to them. Due to the intensity of the course it would not be viable for you to work and study.