Careers Resources

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• Prospects Profile: Solicitor

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• Prospects Profile: Solicitor (Scotland)

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 and career-related articles in the News section.

• Law Society for Scotland

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.

• LawScotJobs

A video series created by the Law Society of Scotland explaining the application process for the diploma. There is advice on what the diploma is, where you can study, application criteria, fees and funding and timelines.

• Published: 2025
• Diploma of legal practice application process 2025

Information on training contracts, work experience and practice areas. There are also useful Employer Insights (also available as a free app).

• TARGETjobs Law: Solicitors

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.

• Law Society for England and Wales

Useful articles for exploring careers in Legal Services.

• Chambers Student

Details of traineeships and vacation schemes as well as advice on applications.

• Trainee Solicitor Surgery

Search for traineeships or work placements by practice area, region, size of firm and year of start. Primarily for England and Wales.

• Search for Training Contracts and Work Placements (lawcareers.net)

Representatives of law firms explain what commercial awareness is and how you can demonstrate on your applications that you have developed this skill.

• Commercial Awareness (AllAboutGroup)

The link below will take you to a list of recommended resources for researching law firms.

• Researching Law Firms and Areas of Practice

Click on the link below to see our list of recommended resources for making successful legal job applications.

• Job application and interview advice - Law

Keep up-to-date with the latest legal business news.

• Legal Business

A community of legal professionals and legal students organising events and initiatives to promote technology-focused practices in the legal profession.

• Law school 2.0

Aspiring Solicitors aims to increase diversity in the legal profession. They offer students and graduates a range of services, including mentoring, coaching, events, work experience and competitions.

• Aspiring Solicitors

Information for students interested in pro bono work.

• Solicitors Pro Bono Group - lawworks.org.uk

This programme offers a comprehensive range of career support to maximise your chances of meaningful employment. Support offered includes tailored education and employment advice, technical and soft skills training and seminars delivered by experienced industry professionals.

• SEO London - Corporate Law

Programme for aspiring lawyers to receive 1:1 mentoring from a legal professional.

• Grow Mentoring

Legable seeks to make the legal profession accessible for everyone no matter your background. Their website has details of work experience opportunities, funding and mentoring schemes. There is also an events listing and blog articles.

• Legable

A directory of legal aid firms and details of current vacancies.

• Legal Aid Practitioners Group (LAPG)

This website publishes a range of articles on legal careers, particularly relating to commercial law.

• Next City Lawyer

The Legists is an A.I. algorithmic data mining platform providing law jobs, law graduate jobs, entry level law jobs, paralegal jobs, training contracts and solicitor jobs.

• The Legists

Careers information and details of courses offered by the College of Law (PgDL/CPE and LPC)in England & Wales

• University of Law (for legal study in England and Wales)

Membership organisation comprising of law students, solicitors of up to 10 years' post-qualification-experience or advocates up to 10 years called. Their website has details of forthcoming events as well as links to podcasts and blogs.

• Scottish Young Lawyers' Association (SYLA)

This website was founded by students and consists of short legal reports that will develop your business awareness.

• LittleLaw

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)

• Scottish Law Website

Advice for employment in Legal Services with job profiles and information on courses. There is also a link to their free weekly newsletter, LC.N Weekly.

• Law Careers.Net

Promoting law reform. Opportunities for LLB graduates to work as researchers for one year. Also work experience opportunities.

• Scottish Law Commission

Advice on LLM/Master of Laws applications together with a comprehensive course search of all LLM programs taught in English worldwide.

• LLMstudy.com

Organisation seeking to improve the understanding and awareness of Environmental Law. Their website contains information about events and competitions for students interested in specialising in this area.

• UKELA - UK Environmental Law Association

Search for the latest Legal Services jobs. You can filter your search by category, location and practice area.

• Simply Law Jobs

Information on what careers in Criminal Law involve and advice on how to train for this area in England and Wales.

• How to become a Criminal Solicitor - England and Wales (Lawtons Solicitors)

This article discusses what a career in Family Law involves. It also advises on the skills required and how to obtain work experience.

• How to become a Family Lawyer (Rayden Solicitors)

Document with details of grants, trusts and bursaries that may offer funding to support students on LLB and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice courses. Available to download from the website below.

• Funding for LLB and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (Law Society of Scotland)

Find out about careers in specific legal practice areas via these podcasts with working professionals. From Sports Lawyer to Space Innovation Analyst to UN Peacebuilding Associate - no episode is the same, each with their own fascinating insights into their world of law as well as what it's like to embark on a legal career off the well-beaten path.

• Legal Tea - legal careers podcasts

Information on the procedure for becoming a lawyer in the United States. It includes advice on the LSAT exam and law school applications.

• Legal education system - US (InternationalStudent)