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10 jobs you can do with a law degree (that aren't being a lawyer)

10 jobs you can do with a law degree (that aren't being a lawyer)

Because studying law might not always mean a career in law...

10 things new lawyers wish they'd known before studying law

10 things new lawyers wish they'd known before studying law

Top tips for those planning a law degree

10 things you need to know about the SQE

10 things you need to know about the SQE

What the SQE means for aspiring solicitors

Apprenticeships: taking a different path to a law qualification

Apprenticeships: taking a different path to a law qualification

An apprentice at an international law firm shares her experience of combining work and study

Bizarre laws: which are true?

Bizarre laws: which are true?

Test your legal knowledge on these weird and wonderful pieces of UK legislation

Can you speak lawyer?

Can you speak lawyer?

How sharp is your legalese? Test your knowledge of jargon and acronyms from the world of law with our quick quiz

Can’t get law work experience? Try these seven ways to boost your CV

Can’t get law work experience? Try these seven ways to boost your CV

Even when opportunities are hard to find, you can still get some professional experience under your belt

Discussion time: what laws protect women’s rights in the UK?

Discussion time: what laws protect women’s rights in the UK?

Maternity leave, menopause and wider societal issues: the experts at The University of Law hosted a conversation around what current legislation gets right for women and where it could be improved

Don't believe these myths about studying law at university

Don't believe these myths about studying law at university

Cut through the nonsense - here's what law's all about

Expert tips for revising A-level and Btec law

Expert tips for revising A-level and Btec law

Some sage advice before you hit the books

Five study tips to help you get a first in law

Five study tips to help you get a first in law

Ready to level up? Try these tips

How to become a barrister

How to become a barrister

Finding your way to the Bar

How to become a solicitor

How to become a solicitor

What to know about getting qualified

How to find a degree apprenticeship in law

How to find a degree apprenticeship in law

The experts at The University of Law share their advice on landing your apprenticeship

How to find the perfect law course in Clearing

How to find the perfect law course in Clearing

When you’re on the hunt for a law place, Clearing provides plenty of options

How to get a pupillage (and what to do if you don’t get one)

How to get a pupillage (and what to do if you don’t get one)

Expert tips from The University of Law to help you on your journey to becoming a barrister

How to get an offer to study law at university

How to get an offer to study law at university

An admissions expert shares some insider tips on getting your application noticed

How to write your law personal statement...and make it really stand out

How to write your law personal statement...and make it really stand out

Ace your application with tips from the experts at The University of Law

Law degree or no law degree - should you go to law school?

Law degree or no law degree - should you go to law school?

Six things you must do on a law school open day visit

Six things you must do on a law school open day visit

Who to speak to and what to ask: make the most of your law school visit with these expert open day tips

Student story: studying for a career in law

Student story: studying for a career in law

Get an insider’s view of what it’s like to study law, and the career opportunities it could create

Studying for a law degree: how to choose the best university for you

Studying for a law degree: how to choose the best university for you

Undergrad? Postgrad? Just fancy wearing one of those nice wigs in court? This guide is for you

Studying for a law degree; the differences between MLaw and LLB courses

Studying for a law degree; the differences between MLaw and LLB courses

Taking a closer look at two popular law degree options

The truth about studying a criminology degree

The truth about studying a criminology degree

The experts at The University of Law unpack what students can expect from this often-misunderstood subject

TikTok creators law applicants should be following

TikTok creators law applicants should be following

Forget dance challenges and lip-syncing*: here are a selection of the best TikTok accounts for future law students (*may include some dance challenges and lip-syncing)

Top blogs for law students

Top blogs for law students

Your required reading...

Top law applicant questions answered

Top law applicant questions answered

We’ve gone straight to the experts at The University of Law to find answers to the big law application questions

What careers can a degree in policing lead to?

What careers can a degree in policing lead to?

Discover more about starting a career in policing

What is an LLM and how could it benefit your career?

What is an LLM and how could it benefit your career?

The experts at The University of Law explain why students choose to study a Master of Laws, and explore how it could boost your employability

What is criminology?

What is criminology?

Discover what to expect from a degree in criminology

What is it like studying for a law degree?

What is it like studying for a law degree?

Law students share their experiences of university

What it’s like being a postgraduate law student

What it’s like being a postgraduate law student

Recent and current postgrads share their experiences