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Well-prepared and hard-fought cases provide an intellectual challenge for those bright enough for the commercial Bar.

We asked barristers, students and careers experts what it takes to be a good barrister. Explore the skills they told us you need – plus how to develop them.

There are many reasons to apply for a paralegal role after you graduate from your law degree or conversion course. We asked two graduates at FSP and a trainee solicitor at Mills & Reeve about the benefits of paralegal work and whether it can be a stepping stone to a training contract.

Private client work is less deadline driven than transactional areas of practice – but always busy.

There are plenty of opportunities for trainees to take on early responsibility working on real estate cases.

Technology progresses rapidly and lawyers must keep up to date with developments.

The legal practice course (LPC) is one of the qualifications you can take to develop your practical skills and legal knowledge, and get a graduate job in law as a trainee solicitor.

A glamorous area of practice for those with a keen interest in the subject matter.

Chancery barristers tend to handle big-money disputes and complex legal cases.

Healthcare lawyers rely on the advice of medical experts to inform their work.

What is pupillage? Find out what the crucial training period for aspiring barristers involves and what’s in store for pupils.

If you want to combine your STEM degree with the law, a career as a patent attorney could be for you. Peter Silcock, a partner at J A Kemp, reveals what life is like as a patent attorney.