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Solicitor CV example (UK)
A solicitor CV that shows admission, PQE, practice area, the matters you run and business development, in a format firms expect.
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Example CV profile
Solicitor (England and Wales) admitted in [year], [n] years' PQE in [practice area] at a [type] firm. Runs a caseload of [matter types] with minimal supervision, advises clients clearly and supervises trainees and paralegals.
Key skills to include (if true for you)
- Practice area: [area]
- Running a caseload
- Drafting & negotiation
- Client advice & relationships
- Supervising trainees/paralegals
- Billing & time recording
- Business development
- Compliance (AML, conflicts, SRA Standards)
Example experience bullet points
- Run a caseload of around [n] [matter type] matters with values from £[x] to £[y].
- Advised [client type] on [issue], negotiating a settlement/outcome in line with their objectives.
- Met billing targets of [n] hours/£[value] in [year].
- Co-wrote client briefings and spoke at [event] to support the team's business development.
Illustrative only. Replace with your own real roles, dates and results — never copy experience you don't have.
Education & training
- Admitted as a solicitor – year (SRA number on request)
- SQE or LPC – provider, year
- LLB / non-law degree with conversion – University, year
Keywords UK recruiters screen for
solicitor · PQE · admitted · caseload · drafting · negotiation · client care · business development · SRA
Tips for a solicitor CV
- Put admission year and PQE at the top; firms filter on them.
- List representative matters only where you can describe them without breaching confidentiality.
- Give billing and business development evidence for private practice roles.
- Keep it to two pages; a separate matter list can follow if asked.
Pay varies by employer, region and experience. The official sources below give typical ranges. Salary checker (ONS data).
Official sources and further reading
FAQs
Should I name clients on my solicitor CV?
Only if the information is public and your firm allows it. Usually describe matters by type, sector and value instead.
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