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The Legal Sector is another popular career choice with current graduates and, though a Law degree will ensure you start in a more prominent position, is not essential. A typical starting out position for a non-law graduate is a Barrister's Clerk, ensuring the smooth running of business and administration within the barrister's chambers. Typical starting salary is £12,000. It is also possible to go into the Barrister profession without a Law degree, though a law conversion course would need to be undertaken. Starting Salaries for self-employed Barristers range from £25,000 - £150,000 within 5 years of call. Non-Commercial solicitors earn an average starting salary of £15,000 to £25,000 and commercial solicitors can expect no less than £15,000 and possibly a lot more depending on firm and location.

As well as judicial graduate careers, there are a number of law enforcement and other legal careers available;

• Health and Safety Inspectors
• Customs and Immigration
• Emergency Planning/Management Officer
• Conveyancing
• etc..

Browse this section for all the latest news, job vacancies and advice on the Legal Sector

Editorial - Bird & Bird
I could not be further from war torn Basra city sweltering in 50 degree heat. A couple of years ago I was on my second tour of duty in Iraq with the British Army, now I am training with international law firm Bird & Bird. Having completed a degree in Applied Marine Biology and worked as a voluntary research...
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Editorial - Dechert LLP
Jessica O'Gorman on training at and qualifying with Dechert LLP Dechert is an international firm with offices across the globe. The leading London firm of Titmuss Sainer Dechert was an established and successful outfit before it merged with US firm Dechert Price & Rhoads in 2000. Since then the London office has...
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Editorial - Denton Wilde Sapte
A Day in the Life Kirsty Hunter: Second-seat trainee solicitor, Denton Wilde Sapte LLP Departments to date: Planning, Trade Finance University: Nottingham Degree and Class: Law (LLB) 2:1 9.15am I arrive at my desk with my usual smoothie in hand to get me ready for the day. I check my emails to see if there...
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Editorial - DLA Piper
08:45 Arrive at the office and head to our coffee bar for my first caffeine kick of the day. I chat to a Partner I worked for during my first seat and enquire about a regulatory case I was involved in. 09:00 Update voicemail and check my inbox for any important emails. I have a meeting with a client at 10:00 at...
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Editorial - Government Legal Service
Life as a trainee in the Government Legal Service (GLS) I joined the Government Legal Service in September 2006, having graduated from New College, Oxford in 2004 and secured a two year training contract with the Treasury Solicitor’s Department (TSol). I presently sit within the Attorney General’s Office,...
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Editorial - Hammonds LLP
Trainees get second sight on secondments At Hammonds, we don’t just second partners and fee earners to clients. Clients appreciate our trainees provide a valuable resource and knowledge base for their in-house legal team. In the first instance however, trainees are required to have a good understanding of the law, strong...
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Editorial - Holman Fenwick Willan
A day in the life of... Katherine Noble, first year trainee solicitor, Holman Fenwick Willan 9.30am Arrive at my desk. Check my emails for anything needing immediate attention and then make a cup of coffee. I am currently in the ship finance department and most of the work involves clients (banks and shipowners) in...
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Editorial - Irwin Mitchell
Training at Irwin Mitchell and life as a Newly Qualified Solicitor Irwin Mitchell is a friendly firm to work for, a place where diversity is actively encouraged, and where individual’s strengths are identified and nurtured alongside a recognition that the team, and ultimately the firm, benefit from the wide variety...
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Editorial - Jones Day
Emma Martin: Second Year Trainee Solicitor, Jones Day University: Cambridge Degree and class: History, 2.1 My first contact with Jones Day was at a presentation the firm gave at the beginning of my final year at university. I found it very refreshing compared to the multitude of other law firm presentations I...
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Editorial - Lovells
Training at Lovells and life as a newly qualified solicitor Why Lovells? Having decided on a career in Law during my time at university I had the task of deciding which of the major City firms was right for me. I attended a Lovells university workshop and then spent three weeks at the firm on a summer vacation...
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Editorial - Mayer Brown International LLP
Choosing the right law firm to start your career with is definitely one of the most important decisions you'll make; and it's no walk in the park either. When I started making applications, I thought that if I attended all the campus events, read all the statistics, and researched firms thoroughly, the right choice for...
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Editorial - Milkround Online
Money is a key issue for all graduates, especially with the introduction of top-up fees leading to increased debt levels for many. You might feel stressed about getting a job straight away to start clearing the amount you owe, but there is every reason to be confident of securing a career that suits you whatever your...
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Editorial - Pannone LLP
A day in the life of a Trainee Solicitor at Pannone LLP Richard Cowan is a second year trainee solicitor Legal departments worked in to date: Commercial Litigation, Commercial Property, Personal Injury, Banking & Finance Studied at: University of Sheffield; University of California, LA;...
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Editorial - Simmons & Simmons
A Day In the Life of a Trainee… 8.30am I arrive early in the office for my French lesson (normally I would arrive at 9.15). It’s a good way to start the week and engage my brain before heading upstairs to my desk. I am hoping to go on international secondment to our Paris office in my next seat, so it is useful to...
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Editorial - Watson, Farley & Williams LLP
Name: Matt Leigh Job title: Assistant, Project and Structured Finance Group Age: 27 University attended: University of Leicester Degree obtained: LLB Law Matt studied law at the University of Leicester where he graduated with a 2.1. He then completed the Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Law School....
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Editorial - Withers LLP
Name: Nicholas Vaughan Uni attended: Durham Seats undertaken: Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Current seat: Corporate in Milan Why I chose Withers The opportunity to work closely with Italian clients and other Italian-speaking lawyers, and to receive responsibility from my first day in the office are...
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