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With recent changes in the sector including legal reform, changes in the way that the profession is regulated, and recent changes in the routes to qualification, the legal landscape has become much more complex. One thing that has not changed is that working in the legal sector is competitive and challenging, demanding a high level of responsibility in a fast-paced environment.
Job roles in this sector include:
- Arbitrator
- Barrister
- Barrister's clerk
- CILEx Lawyer
- Company secretary
- Licensed conveyancer
- Paralegal
- Patent attorney
- Procurement Manager
- Solicitor
- Trade mark attorney
Apart from the three traditional career paths within the legal sector, you could also be considering a range of other law-based occupations.
Your options in law
Getting started in the industry
Explore job profiles and find out how to stay up to date with the latest news on the industry.
Gaining experience in law
Learn about the types of work experience opportunities available in law and where to find them.
Finding a job in the sector
Discover where to find jobs and how to apply for roles in law.
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