Careers Resources

This article provides an overview of the skills gained throughout your degree, job options, career areas, further study, case studies, contacts and resources.

• What can I do with my degree? - Law (Prospects)

Data on what School of Law undergraduates were doing 15 months after they finished their studies.

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Find out what graduates in your subject went on to do after graduation. This survey is carried out nationally every year.

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This is a sample CV for an LLB student applying for legal work experience.

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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.

• Law Society for England and Wales

Resources to help you understand what commercial awareness is and how you can demonstrate on your applications that you have developed this skill.

• Commercial Awareness

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

• Grow Mentoring

Useful articles for exploring careers in Legal Services.

• Chambers Student

Search recommended law firms worldwide using location and areas of specialism. Vital resource for researching areas of law and law firms to apply to.

• Legal 500 - research recommended law firms worldwide

Information on what working in specific areas of legal practice involves. There is also useful information on issues currently affecting each practice area.

• Areas of legal practice information (Chambers)

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)

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

Information for students interested in pro bono work.

• Solicitors Pro Bono Group - lawworks.org.uk

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

• LLMstudy.com

Advice on how to maximise the value of your law degree throughout your studies.

• Author: Imogen Moore and Craig Newbery-Jones

This book is available to borrow from the Sir Duncan Rice Library. Please check the library catalogue for details.

The Crown Prosecution Service is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases investigated by the police in England and Wales. Their website provides details of career opportunities as a Crown Prosecutor and a Crown Advocate.

• Crown Prosecution Service

Board which handles applications for the GDL and LPC courses in England & Wales.

• Central Applications Board

Profiles of chambers (England & Wales) with details of number of tenancies and application dates. There is also advice on making applications.

• Edition: 2024
• TARGETjobs Pupillages Handbook

Copies of this item are available to take away from the Careers Service on the second floor of the Hub.

Produced by lawcareers.net, this guide contains introductory information on pursuing a career in Legal Services. It is available to view online from the website below or you can pick up a free copy from the Careers Service.

• The Beginner's Guide to a Career in Law

Copies of this item are available to take away from the Careers Service on the second floor of the Hub.

The UKLSA assists UK law students with their careers and study and represents them at the national level. It also provides a common platform for the UK law students to share ideas, learn from each other and network with each other.

• UK Law Students' Association (UKLSA)

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 resource contains links to articles on a range of topics related to careers in Legal Services, including case studies of legal professionals and profiles of firms. The content on the site is mainly targeted at legal careers in England and Wales.

• The Lawyer Portal

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