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On targetjobs you'll find graduate careers advice on a huge range of topics – and we're adding more all the time. Compare career options with information on what to expect from working life in different sectors, then learn how you can develop your skills, gain work experience and succeed in applications and interviews. If you're not sure what you'd like to do, don't panic: we're here to help you take those first steps into making career decisions. We also have articles on how to make the most of uni life, organise your job hunt, juggle job offers and more. Whether you're in your first year of university or have already graduated, our career advice for students and graduates will set you on the right path.
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What is sports law? A guide for aspiring solicitors

Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives

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

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What is chancery law? A guide for aspiring barrister pupils

Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives

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

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What is healthcare law? A guide for aspiring solicitors

Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives

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

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What is pupillage?

Careers advice and planning

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

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Spotlight on patent attorneys: what working life is like

Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives

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.

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Your application timeline: key dates for getting hired as a trainee solicitor

Applications

Our ‘what do I do when?’ FAQs and easy-to-follow action plans for each year of study will help you secure a training contract or qualifying work experience.

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Training contract deadlines 2025

Applications

Are you a graduate that is unsure which commercial law firm to apply to first? Our handy list of training contract deadlines will help you to plan and prioritise.

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Which law conversion course should you do?

Postgraduate study and qualifications

Clear up your conversion course confusion by reading the guide below with exclusive insights from both a student and staff member at The University of Law.

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Networking for engineers: your questions answered

Careers advice and planning

There are lots of opportunities for engineering students to network. Here are our answers to common questions about networking to get you started.

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ThoughtWorks' pair programming interview: insider advice

Interviews and assessment centres

Find out more about the ThoughtWorks application process and hear from one of its software developers on how to approach the pair programming exercise.

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How do I switch careers to IT?

Training and progression

Find out how IT postgraduate conversion courses can help graduates without IT degrees integrate into the industry and increase their chances of securing jobs – particularly technical roles.

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A £60,000 starting salary and other reasons to work at TPP

Labour market information

TPP is hiring for a number of roles. Software developer Annelie, business analyst Kieran and recruiter Olivia explain why you don’t necessarily need experience to apply and give insights into working life.

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