The Beginner’s Guide to a Career in Law

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The Beginner’s Guide to a Career in Law sponsored by BARBRI

First-year checklist

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

Find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about a career in the legal sector

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Key law career deadlines

Discover several key events and deadlines that you need to diarise

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Reality check

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

Find out if a career in law is for you

What lawyers do

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

Legal career paths

Take a look at our simple career timetable

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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About the legal sector

What lawyers do

Learn more about the branches of the legal profession, areas of law, and practice areas

Types of lawyers

Read our table of key facts to help you distinguish between the different types of lawyers

Paralegals

Find out about this distinct group of legal professionals

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Everything non-law students need to know about becoming a lawyer

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