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Last modified: November 07, 2011, 01:25 PM
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This is an ideal career for logical thinkers. Barristers are briefed by solicitors and evaluate a client’s case or commercial request, research precedents, give specialist advice and represent clients whilst upholding the laws of the land.

Salary p/a
45k +
Qualifications
Post Graduate
Intensity
Sitting
Demand
Stable
Travel
Low
Conditions
Indoor
Weekly Hours
50-60
Pros
  • The thrill of winning a case
  • Challenging your brain to get to the nub of the issue
  • A highly paid and respected profession
Cons
  • Reading mountains of case law
  • Losing a case
  • Pressure of heavy caseloads
The Bottom Line

Graduating from law school is tough and in the initial years the pay for a junior barrister is a pittance. However, once you get into it, the challenge, the interesting cases, the money and the satisfaction make all the hard work worthwhile. A respected barrister sits on top of the heap on all fronts.

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