Grace Beese
Brewer, Harding & Rowe are extremely proud to present a series of articles written by 8 of our current staff which show the different routes into qualification as a fee earner within our firm.
Some of the articles explain that law was their first choice of career. For others, it was not the obvious choice, but one that was achieved regardless.
We are able to support those with a keen attitude to learn and progress within their careers at the firm. You shall read that of the 8 staff, 3 are now qualified solicitors, 1 a licensed conveyancer, 1 a CILEx and 2 are trainee solicitors, all of which we have trained and supported within the firm. All of these 8 individuals remain supported by us as their careers progress and successful careers are forecast.
Route to qualification
My interest in law began whilst I was completing my A-levels. My school did not offer law as an A-level, but I had done philosophy and ethics at GCSE and A-level, and I found that I enjoyed the problem-solving aspect of creating a structured argument to advocate for a certain philosophy. I have always wanted a career where I am helping people, and going into law meant I was able to combine this with my love for problem-solving and advocacy.
I qualified via the ‘traditional’ route of completing my LPC and a training contract. I was admitted to the roll of solicitors at the end of my training in March 2025.
I initially went to university to study an undergraduate degree in law. I enjoyed the variety of subject areas covered in the degree, and the ability to choose certain subjects which interested me personally, as well as the mandatory core areas. Once I graduated, I enrolled onto the LPC, which I completed remotely during COVID. I then spent a year working as a paralegal for a local authority, before starting at Brewer Harding and Rowe as a legal clerk. I began my training contract in September 2023, just over a year after starting at the firm. From starting my degree to qualifying, it took around 8 years. Qualifying can be achieved in a shorter timeframe, of around 6 years, but the practical experience I gained from working as a legal clerk through to a paralegal was invaluable, and helped to prepare me in becoming the fee earner I am today.
I am exactly where I want to be in terms of my life goals at the moment. I am in a job that I worked hard for, in an area of law which I find both challenging and rewarding in equal measure. I am proud of myself for completing my degree, LPC and training, and I would encourage anyone thinking of qualifying to push themselves, as they may be surprised as to what they can achieve with the right mindset.