Law
The types of websites and other resources useful to a law student will vary depending on whether you're seeking legal related experience/training or alternatives. Use these resources as a starting point. If you're still stuck please come and see us at the Careers Service or post your questions online from the Virtual Adviser Services section. The advisers for law are Tracey Innes and Janice Montgomery.
Here are our resources on Law.
This Facebook site has been set up for Law students at the University of Aberdeen. It will be used to post careers information, jobs, events and topics specifically for Law students. We also welcome discussion within the site regarding law careers issues.
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www.facebook.com/abdnlawcareers
Find out what graduates in your subject went on to do six months after graduation. This survey is carried out nationally every year.
Paper version available for reference from the Labour Market folder in the Careers Service.
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www.hecsu.ac.uk/assets/assets/documents/...
Find out what Aberdeen Law graduates did six months after graduation.
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Download a range of typical interview questions asked by Law Firms to help you to prepare.
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Website includes database of all member law firms in Scotland which you can search by location and area of law. Also check out the New Lawyers resources which includes links to a trainee podcast.
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www.lawscot.org.uk
News, events and jobs in Scottish law. Facility to get email updates about jobs and what's happening in the Scottish legal sector. Good for researching what's happening at the firms you might be applying for.
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www.scottishlegal.com
Search recommended law firms worldwide using location and areas of specialism. Vital resource for researching areas of law and law firms to apply to.
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www.legal500.com
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The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and others, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors across England and Wales. Website includes searchable database of member firms with an advanced search for those approved to offer training contracts.
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www.lawsociety.org.uk
Guide for International (non-EU) LLM students seeking work/experience in the UK legal sector. Written by University of Aberdeen Careers Service
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If you've had your traineeship deferred or have completed your DLP but not found a traineeship yet, this document contains advice from law firm recruiters on how to maximise your chances and make the most of your time in-between.
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Weekly periodical with articles and vacancy information. Useful archive tool to research news about firms.
Web:
www.thelawyer.com
Careers information and details of courses offered by the College of Law (PgDL/CPE and LPC)in England & Wales
Web:
www.college-of-law.co.uk
The Faculty of Advocates is a body of independent lawyers who have been admitted to practise as Advocates before the Courts of Scotland. Website contains career brochure on how to enter a career with the Faculty of Advocates.
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www.advocates.org.uk
Jobs section of the Law Society of Scotland website set up to create a central resource of available legal traineeships and summer placements in Scotland.
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www.lawscotjobs.co.uk/traineeships
Includes information about becoming a paralegal, details about training courses and paralegal vacancies in Scotland.
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www.scottish-paralegal.org.uk
An independent web portal for lawyers, solicitors or advocates, academics, students or the public who are interested in Scots Law. Includes a directory of law firms (although not all firms listed)
Web:
www.scottishlaw.org.uk
This is a sample CV for an LLB student applying for a traineeship with a law firm.
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Looking for career options with your degree subject?
Here are some areas you might be interested in.
Administration
Ancillary Legal Professionals
Barristers
Human Resources, Recruitment and Training
Public Health and Consumer Protection
Solicitors
Taxation
Don't forget that many graduate jobs are open to people from any degree subject. If you want to find out more, have a look at our Career planning section or come to the Careers Service and speak to one of our Advisers.
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