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Tasks and Skills in Law

This video from The University of Law explores common tasks in Law and the skills needed to do them.

Last week we learnt about the two different types of lawyers there are, and the different routes you would need to take to become either a solicitor or a barrister. This week we will be looking at the skills you will need, and will develop, in a career in law.

Watch this video from Chlo from our Nottingham Campus to find out more about some of the main tasks you would be doing as a lawyer and the key skills you will need to use for these tasks.

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