To become a lawyer in England, you need to complete several steps, including obtaining a law degree, completing the Legal Practice Course (LPC), and securing a training contract. Here are the basic steps you need to follow to become a lawyer in England:

1. Obtain a Law Degree: You will need to complete an undergraduate degree in law or a conversion course, such as the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) if you hold a degree in another subject. Law degrees take three to four years to complete, while the GDL takes one year.

2. Complete the Legal Practice Course (LPC): The LPC is a vocational course that provides practical training to aspiring solicitors. It takes one year to complete and covers various areas of law, including litigation, property law, and corporate law.

3. Secure a Training Contract: To become a solicitor in England, you must secure a two-year training contract with a law firm or organization that is authorized to provide training. During this period, you will gain practical experience in different areas of law.

4. Pass the Solicitors Qualification Exam (SQE): Starting from 2021, all aspiring solicitors in England and Wales will need to pass the SQE. The SQE assesses your knowledge and skills in various areas of law and consists of two parts, the SQE1 and SQE2.

5. Join a Law Society: After qualifying as a solicitor, you will need to join a law society, such as the Law Society of England and Wales, to practice law.

Note that the process of becoming a barrister in England is slightly different, and it involves completing a Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) and completing a pupillage, which is a period of work-based training under the supervision of a senior barrister.