Can you become a solicitor in the uk if you had a 'instant'/'simple' police caution over 5 years ago?

Question

Can you become a solicitor in the uk if you had a 'instant'/'simple' police caution over 5 years ago?

Answer 1

Yeah sure, as long as you study to become a solicitor it doesn't matter that you've had caution. However an actual arrest would affect your chances of becoming a solicitor.

Answer 2

That is not a basis for a legal education or qualification.

You need to learn the law at University.

Answer 3

i didnt think  a simple caution goes on to your record :S

Answer 4

It depends what the caution was for. If it was for an honesty offence (eg, theft) that it may well be a bar to practice. It is for the Law Society to decide, and they will decide on the facts of your case and on a face to face interview you will have them once you apply to join. If it was for something small and petty (public order offence), then a simple explanation to them will suffice on application