Legal Services
| Law Society for Scotland |
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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 and career-related articles in the News section. |
| Prospects - Law |
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Links to information on types of job, traineeships and alternative career options. |
| TARGETjobs Law magazine |
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Information on training as a Solicitor or Barrister with advice on making applications. There is also an extensive directory of firms. |
| Job application and interview advice (Law) |
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Click on the link below to see our list of recommended resources for making successful legal job applications. |
| Law Society for England and Wales |
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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. |
| Faculty of Advocates |
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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. |
| Scottish Law Commission |
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Promoting law reform. Opportunities for LLB graduates to work as researchers for one year. Also work experience opportunities. |
| Scottish Law Website |
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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) |
| Funding for LLB and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (Law Society of Scotland) |
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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. |
| Chambers Student |
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Useful articles for exploring careers in Legal Services. |
| Legable |
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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. |
| Scottish Court Service |
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Information relating to civil and criminal courts within Scotland |
| The Lawyer Portal |
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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. |
| GradIreland Law |
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Information on opportunities in the legal sector in Ireland with case studies and profiles of firms. |
| Citizens Advice Scotland |
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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. |
| Careers in International Law |
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This page on the University of Oxford website explains the types of role that are available in International Law. It also offers advice on the skills that are required, application procedures and work experience opportunities. Please note, that this guide was written by the University of Oxford Careers Service and refers to resources that are only available to their students. |
| The Beginner's Guide to a Career in Law |
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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. Copies of this item are available to take away from the Careers Service on the second floor of the Hub. |
| Simply Law Jobs |
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Search for the latest Legal Services jobs. You can filter your search by category, location and practice area. |
| LittleLaw |
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This website was founded by students and consists of short legal reports that will develop your business awareness. |
| Law Careers.Net |
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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. |
| Next City Lawyer |
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This website publishes a range of articles on legal careers, particularly relating to commercial law. |
| Legal Tea - legal careers podcasts |
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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. |
| Central Applications Board |
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Board which handles applications for the GDL and LPC courses in England & Wales. |
| Crown Prosecution Service |
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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. |
| LLMstudy.com |
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Advice on LLM/Master of Laws applications together with a comprehensive course search of all LLM programs taught in English worldwide. |
| TARGETjobs Pupillages Handbook |
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Profiles of chambers (England & Wales) with details of number of tenancies and application dates. There is also advice on making applications. Copies of this item are available to take away from the Careers Service on the second floor of the Hub. |
| UK Law Students' Association (UKLSA) |
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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. |
| UKELA - UK Environmental Law Association |
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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. |
| Researching law firms and areas of practice |
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The link below will take you to a list of recommended resources for researching law firms. |
| Aspiring Solicitors |
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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. |
| A guide to International Law Careers |
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This book explains the range of career options within International Law and has practical advice from people working in the sector.
This book is available to borrow from the Sir Duncan Rice Library. Please check the library catalogue for details. |
| Legal education system - US (InternationalStudent) |
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Information on the procedure for becoming a lawyer in the United States. It includes advice on the LSAT exam and law school applications. |
| Scottish Bar Association of New York |
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The Scottish Bar Association of New York aims to connect lawyers and law students of Scottish descent or interest in Scottish culture. They offer help to Scottish legal professionals moving into the New York area. |
| How to become a Criminal Solicitor - England and Wales (Lawtons Solicitors) |
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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 Family Lawyer (Rayden Solicitors) |
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This article discusses what a career in Family Law involves. It also advises on the skills required and how to obtain work experience. |
| LNAT (Law National Aptitude Test) |
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The LNAT is used by some UK universities as part of the application process for their undergraduate Law courses. The LNAT website has more information about the test and advice on how to prepare. |
| HG.org |
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A world-wide directory of lawyers and law firms which is searchable by geography or practice area. |
| LegalJobs board |
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Search for current legal jobs in the UK by keyword, speciality and location. |
| Bright Network career path guide: Law |
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Information on career options within this sector, skills required, qualifications and employers. |