Law
Find out about careers in Law
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Types of jobs in law
Find out what a lawyer does and where lawyers work.
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What does a solicitor do?
Solicitors advise individuals and companies on a wide range of matters, from employment to real estate.
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What does a barrister do?
Barristers offer expertise on legal matters to different parties and speak in court when necessary.
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Necessities for a career in law
A career in law can be rewarding for you and, in many cases, your bank account. But you’ll need to put in a lot of time and effort to make it work.
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Salaries in law
Find out how salaries differ for solicitors, barristers and other careers in the legal world.
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Law career facts versus fiction
TARGETcareers explores some of the myths about law to make sure that you know what you’re getting yourself into.
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Routes into law
Think carefully about the pros and cons of each route into the legal profession.
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Degree choices for law careers
Do you need a law degree to work as a lawyer? Are you and your career at a disadvantage by choosing a non-law degree? We let you know.
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Best uni for law careers
If you are considering a career as a solicitor, your first two decisions are likely to be: ‘Which course should I do?’ followed by ‘Which universities should I apply to?’. We talk through these decisions below with the help of three recruiters from law firms.
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School leaver options in law
The next few years will see the legal profession increase its offerings for school leavers.
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What do apprentices do in law?
What can you expect as an apprentice in a law firm?
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Routes into Law
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Getting into law
Find out about the routes into the legal profession and which A levels you need to choose to get into law.
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Universities to check out
