Graduate law careers, training contracts, pupillages and expert advice.

 

Welcome to TARGETjobs Law, the best place to start if you are exploring graduate law careers.

We have specialist careers advice on training to become a solicitor or barrister. Click through below to get deeper information on which branch of the legal profession you want to follow. You’ll find timetables for action, advice on conversion courses and specialist training, information on how to make applications that stand out and, how to get into law if you don’t have a law degree. Read about working life as a trainee solicitor in a law firm or find out what it’s really like as a pupil barrister. When you are ready to apply, search for training contracts, pupillages, mini-pupillages, vacation schemes and legal work experience.

Advice from those in the know

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