Benefits of becoming a lawyer
Whether you’re doing your A-levels and thinking about doing a law degree at university or perhaps just considering what career choices are open to you, the law offers a wide range of opportunities.
Why become a lawyer
- It’s intellectually challenging
- It’s varied and interesting
- You can help people
- You can make a difference
- There’s a range of career option
- Earning potential
Where do lawyers work?
- Law firms/sets of chambers
- In-house legal departments
- Local authority legal departments
- Government Legal Service (the GLS)
- Magistrates’ Courts
- Crown Prosecution Service (the CPS)
- Law centres
- Armed forces
- Charities
Find out about the different types of legal career and becoming a solicitor or barrister.
You can also find out more about a career in law by joining our Future Lawyers Network – our unique new online community for everyone who's interested in working in law. Its free to join and open to anyone over age 16.