Law
Law and Legal Services involves studying the origins of our legal system, the people and professions (like solicitors and barristers) who work in the legal system as well as how courts work, police powers, etc. It includes for example, criminal and civil law as well as specialist areas like public law and property law.
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A career in the Probation Service - Brochure
This brochure provides a comprehensive overview of the work of the National Probabtion Service. (NPS). It explains what the aims of the service are, and how recruits will be trainned to achieve these aims, such as the long term rehabilitation of offenders. It also provides some information about the qualifications needed to become a Probabtion Officer.
The General Council of the Bar (known as the Bar Council) was founded in 1894 to represent the interests of barristers. As the governing body for the Bar its role is to promote and improve the services and functions of the Bar. This Education and Training website listed here provides information on training and routes into the profession.
The Law Society is the regulatory and representative body for 116,000 solicitors in England and Wales. Amongst other public responsibilities, they regulate and set standards for solicitors to make sure they deliver a good and ethical service to consumers. This part of their website provide information on becoming a Solicitor.