Career support and advice

The legal profession opens up a range of careers. The majority of our members work in private practice but there are many options, including working in-house or different strands of the profession.

Advice for individuals looking for internships in the legal profession, in addition to recruitment guidance for employers looking to offer work experience.

If you're looking for a job, make sure you have the basics right. Use our guidance for writing a great CV, completing applications and preparing for interviews.

Read about how the Law Society can support students looking for traineeships, in addition to guidance about where traineeships might be advertised.

If you're looking to return to the legal profession, make sure you take advantage of the programmes out there to support your return to work. Find out more.

Guides and resources for employees and employers including redundancy procedures and entitlements, managing your finances and finding a new job.

This free recording looks at how a positive mindset and resilience can be essential tools for a competitive job market. Targeted at new lawyers, the session features a panel who share their own personal experience and advice following qualifying during the 2008 crash.

Watch our recorded event from September 2020, covering themes including a look at the job market (autumn 2020), how you can stand out as a candidate and considering your options to stay in employment.