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Our guide to interns’ rights sets out when students and graduates are entitled to the national minimum wage. It also explores the issues around unpaid internships.

When you apply for pupillage, you should know what your options are and which areas of practice you are best suited to.

Human rights law is a fascinating and intellectually challenging area, with an interesting human and legal dimension.

Public law cases will likely be under the media spotlight – you’ll need a degree of creativity as well as legal skills to succeed.

Tax barristers are often brought in on high-money disputes across different areas of law.

Criminal barristers are in court regularly and make a real difference to the lives of many. Sadly, they are often not well remunerated and it can be tough in the early years of practice.

General practice is less likely these days, but the variety of cases will be attractive to many.

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

Employment barristers engage with a variety of advisory and advocacy work that has a direct impact on people’s lives.

Ola Ajayi is a data and business intelligence consultant at online fashion retailer ASOS, a job he secured after training with Sparta Global. He has a first class degree in chemical engineering from Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh.

Family law is an advocacy-heavy area that includes everything from financial dispute resolution to child protection.