Beginner's Guide
The Beginner’s Guide to a Career in Law
Find out if a career in law is for youLegal career paths
Take a look at our simple career timetableYour ‘first steps’ checklist
Find out what you should be doing even before you start universityFirst-year checklist
Find out what you should be doing in your first year at university as a law or non-law studentVideos
See more videosAbout the legal sector
What lawyers do
Learn more about the branches of the legal profession, areas of law, and practice areasTypes of lawyers
Read our table of key facts to help you distinguish between the different types of lawyersParalegals
Find out about this distinct group of legal professionalsYour non-law student hub
Everything non-law students need to know about becoming a lawyerMore insights
Podcasts
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1 days ago Episode 22: demonstrating key skills in legal applications
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24 days ago Episode 21: commercial awareness is a frame of mind
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4 months ago Episode 20: making the most of and preparing for virtual events
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5 months ago Episode 19: an introduction to legal technology – with Bernie Rivard