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You’re at university (law or non-law) and you want to know what you should be doing. Here is a brief checklist to get you started.

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Key law career questions

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Without wanting to detract from the exciting and challenging legal career on offer, here are some things to bear in mind

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The Beginner’s Guide to a Career in Law

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What lawyers do

Find out what work you could be doing as a solicitor or barrister

Legal career paths

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First-year checklist

Find out what you should be doing in your first year at university as a law or non-law student
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What lawyers do

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Types of lawyers

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Paralegals

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