Barristers
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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.
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www.prospects.ac.uk/barrister_job_descri... 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 The Bar Council is the professional body for barristers in England and Wales. Careers section contains everything you need for finding out about a career as a barrister.
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www.barcouncil.org.uk 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 Provider of professional legal education. Their website gives details of the Bar Transfer Test (previously called the Bar Aptitude Test) which is for solicitors and qualified lawyers from other jurisdictions who wish to qualify to practise at the Bar of England and Wales.
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www.bpplawschool.com 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 Watch video clips of Barristers talking about career options at the bar. There are specific talks for different specialisms, including Human Rights, Employment, Criminal, Family, Public, Commerical and Common.
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www.youtube.com/user/targetjobsuk The Chambers Guides list the top lawyers in 175 countries, providing independent rankings and editorial commentary. You can search their online directory by location and area of specialism
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