Kate Robertson is our adviser for Legal Studies. Use the following resources to explore options with a degree in Legal Studies. If you would like further advice, please see our advice and guidance options.
Legal Studies
What can I do with my degree? - Law (Prospects)
This article provides an overview of the skills gained throughout your degree, job options, career areas, further study, case studies, contacts and resources.
School of Law UG destination information (2022-23; 2021-22; 2020-21)
Data on what School of Law undergraduates were doing 15 months after they finished their studies.
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What Do Graduates Do? (UK)
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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Sample CV - legal experience
This is a sample CV for an LLB student applying for legal work experience.
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Scottish Paralegal Association
Includes information about becoming a paralegal, details about training courses and paralegal vacancies in Scotland.
LawScotJobs
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.
University of Law (for legal study in England and Wales)
Careers information and details of courses offered by the College of Law (PgDL/CPE and LPC)in England & Wales
LLMstudy.com
Advice on LLM/Master of Laws applications together with a comprehensive course search of all LLM programs taught in English worldwide.
Grow Mentoring
Programme for aspiring lawyers to receive 1:1 mentoring from a legal professional.
Developing commercial awareness
Resources to help you understand what commercial awareness is and how you can demonstrate on your applications that you have developed this skill.
Law school 2.0
A community of legal professionals and legal students organising events and initiatives to promote technology-focused practices in the legal profession.
The successful law student: an insider's guide to studying law
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.
Citizens Advice Scotland
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) and bureaux all over the country are working together to improve the lives of the people that live here. Opportunities exist to volunteer.
Scottish Court Service
Information relating to civil and criminal courts within Scotland
Looking for career options with your degree subject?
Here are some areas you might be interested in:
- Ancillary Legal Professionals
- Armed Forces
- Charity and Development Work
- Emergency Services
- Forensic Scientific Services
- Politics and Government
- Security Services
- Social and Probation Work
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 Explore your options section or speak to one of our Careers Advisers.