Careers Resources

This article provides an overview of the skills gained throughout your degree, job options, career areas, further study, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/links/lawdeg

Data on what School of Law undergraduates were doing 15 months after they finished their studies.

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This is a sample CV for an LLB student applying for legal work experience.

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Description about a wide range of areas of legal practice in England and Wales. Much of the information is applicable to Scotland.

• targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/law-solicitors/advice/areas-of-practice

Search recommended law firms worldwide using location and areas of specialism. Vital resource for researching areas of law and law firms to apply to.

• www.legal500.com

Find out what graduates in your subject went on to do after graduation. This survey is carried out nationally every year.

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A recent University of Aberdeen Law graduate talks about her route into a graduate Tax role with KPMG.

• Published: 2019
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Download a range of typical interview questions asked by Law Firms to help you to prepare.

• Author: Careers Service
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Website includes database of all member law firms in Scotland which you can search by location and area of law. Also check out the New Lawyers resources and career-related articles in the News section.

• www.lawscot.org.uk

Document with details of grants, trusts and bursaries that may offer funding to support students on LLB and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice courses. Available to download from the website below.

• www.lawscot.org.uk/qualifying-and-education/funding-your-education

News, events and jobs in Scottish law. Facility to get email updates about jobs and what's happening in the Scottish legal sector. Good for researching what's happening at the firms you might be applying for. You can also search for specific firms in the archive to see if there has been any recent news to help prepare for applications and interviews.

• www.scottishlegal.com

Includes information about becoming a paralegal, details about training courses and paralegal vacancies in Scotland.

• www.scottish-paralegal.org.uk

An independent web portal for lawyers, solicitors or advocates, academics, students or the public who are interested in Scots Law. Includes a directory of law firms (although not all firms listed)

• www.scottishlaw.org.uk

Membership organisation comprising of law students, solicitors of up to 10 years' post-qualification-experience or advocates up to 10 years called. Their website has details of forthcoming events as well as links to podcasts and blogs.

• www.syla.co.uk/

Jobs section of the Law Society of Scotland website set up to create a central resource of available legal traineeships and summer placements in Scotland.

• www.lawscotjobs.co.uk

The Faculty of Advocates is a body of independent lawyers who have been admitted to practise as Advocates before the Courts of Scotland. Website contains career brochure on how to enter a career with the Faculty of Advocates.

• www.advocates.org.uk

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and others, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors across England and Wales. Website includes searchable database of member firms with an advanced search for those approved to offer training contracts.

• www.lawsociety.org.uk

Useful articles for exploring careers in Legal Services.

• www.chambersstudent.co.uk/

If you've had your traineeship deferred or have completed your DPLP but not found a traineeship yet, this document contains advice from law firm recruiters on how to maximise your chances and make the most of your time in-between.

• Edition: Last updated August 2020
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Careers information and details of courses offered by the College of Law (PgDL/CPE and LPC)in England & Wales

• www.law.ac.uk

Advice on LLM/Master of Laws applications together with a comprehensive course search of all LLM programs taught in English worldwide.

• www.llmstudy.com

This book explains what employability skills are and how you can develop them through your academic studies, work experience and co-curricular activities. There is also information on career options (legal and non-legal) and advice on how to demonstrate your skills in job applications. This book is available to borrow from the Careers Service.

• Author: Emily Finch and Stefan Fafinski
• Published: 2014

You will find this book in the Careers Service library on the second floor of the Hub.

Programme for aspiring lawyers to receive 1:1 mentoring from a legal professional.

• www.growmentoring.org/

Resources to help you understand what commercial awareness is and how you can demonstrate on your applications that you have developed this skill.

• Commercial Awareness

A community of legal professionals and legal students organising events and initiatives to promote technology-focused practices in the legal profession.

• www.lawschool2-0.com/

Information for students interested in pro bono work.

• www.lawworks.org.uk

The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article and video Law graduate, Iain Livingstone, talks about his experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date.

• www.abdn.ac.uk/alumni/our-alumni/IainLivingstone.php

The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article you can read about the career path of LLM graduate, Adaku Ufere.

• www.abdn.ac.uk/alumni/our-alumni/energy-expert-983.php

Advice on how to maximise the value of your law degree throughout your studies.

• Author: Imogen Moore and Craig Newbery-Jones
• Published: 2018

You will find this book in the Careers Service library on the second floor of the Hub.