Careers for

← Back to document page

Careers forLaw GraduatesContentsIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Why Do a Law Degree? 2 Emerging Demand for Law Graduates 2Education and Training. . . . . . . . . . 3Core Areas of Knowledge 3Bachelor of Laws (LLB) 3Diploma in Law 4Cost of a Law Degree and Scholarships 4Entry Points to the Legal Profession. . . 5Students 5Graduates 5Lawyers with Qualifications Gained Overseas 6Legal Qualifications for Non-Legal or Support Staff 6Steps Before You Can Practise Law . . . .6Practical Legal Training 6Becoming Admitted to Legal Practice 6Getting a Practising Certificate 7Career Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Solicitor 7Barrister 8Court System 8Corporate Sector 9Government Sector 9Community Sector 10Legal Aid Sector 10 Academia 10Legal Publishing 11Other Areas of Legal Practice 11Graduate Profiles.

Introduction Hailed as one of the generalist degrees of the 1990s, a Law degree has now become a passport to work in a wide range of fields, only one of which is private