Lawyers give legal advice to clients and, when necessary, also act on behalf of their clients in legal matters. Clients can include members of the public, businesses, voluntary bodies, charities and government departments.The main work of a lawyers include:

• interpreting and explaining the law to clients, and giving advice and support
• representing clients in court
• dealing with paperwork, writing letters, preparing and drafting contracts and documents, and keeping written and financial records
• researching similar cases to guide their current work.

They deal with different types of cases depending on their specialist area and their employer. The main areas of work are:

• Corporate - advising and acting on behalf of companies and organisations in matters such as setting up a business, employment law, contracts, insurance and health and safety law.
• Residential conveyancing/commercial property - acting for people who are buying, selling or leasing businesses, commercial or domestic property and land.
• Litigation - acting for people who are in dispute with another person or organisation. Solicitors may be able to settle the matter out of court by negotiation, or alternatively, they may have to represent their client in court.
• Probate - helping people to make a will or to carry out the wishes of a deceased person according to their will. They also deal with the affairs of people who die without a will.
• Central and local government - acting for civil servants, ministers, council staff, elected members and councillors. Solicitors give advice on how the law affects the government services provided.
• Public Prosecution Service  - they examine evidence produced by the police and decide whether a case should be prosecuted. They may also be responsible for handling prosecutions in court.

One of their main tasks is advising clients of their legal rights, responsibilities, and potential problems. They also represent clients in negotiations and in front of courts and tribunals. Researching rules, regulations, and previous cases is another major part of their job. Much of their time is spent preparing legal documents like contracts and wills—it’s their job to make sure that the wording is clear and covers all possible complications, so that conflict won’t arise in the future.

Before applying to law school, you must complete at least 3 years of undergraduate studies at university. To get in, you need very good marks. Law school usually takes 2-3 years of full-time study to complete. The degree you get is called a Bachelor of Law (LL.B). Most students get at least one university degree before applying to law school, you are looking at about 5-6 years of study, after high school. After StdXII , you can apply for a five year degree course in law.