A solicitor's role is to give specialist legal advice and help. As society becomes more complicated the need for the services of the solicitor rises, and the profession's influence expands.
Solicitors are the main advisers on all matters of law to the public.
A career as a solicitor offers the chance to combine intellectual challenge, interest and variety with the opportunity to work with and for people. There are over 60,000 solicitors practising in England and Wales and their work varies enormously. Most solicitors work in private practice, which is a partnership of solicitors who offer services to clients. Others work as employed solicitors for central and Local Government, the Crown Prosecution Service, the Magistrates' Courts Service, a commercial or industrial organisation or other bodies. If you become a solicitor, you can choose the kind of environment which suits you best.