I should have added that there are a substantial number of solicitors and barristers who do not have a degree in law. The terminology may have changed since my day but there was what was called the Common Professional Examination, whereby graduates of any discipline could take a course in the 6 core subjects (Crime, Tort, Contract, Constitutional, Equity & Trusts and Land Law) thereby qualifying for entry to the Diploma in Legal Practice Course (solicitors) or the Bar Vocational Course (barristers).