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Discover – What can I do with my degree?

Many of our law students go on to work in the legal sector as solicitors, barristers, paralegals, chartered legal executives and beyond. However, as a law graduate our students have also gone on to a range of careers such as, an accounts associate; teacher; HR adviser; police officer; prison officer; management roles; even a rugby league referee!  As there are lots of options, it can be difficult deciding, so this guide and the careers team can help. Remember, you can also explore careers that don’t directly relate to your degree. Did you know that over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree discipline?

Develop – Developing skills and experience

If you already have some career ideas, the next step will be to develop your skills and gain some experience to build your confidence and increase your knowledge. You may want to consider volunteering, part-time work or undertaking a placement to increase your chances of gaining graduate employment after completing your degree. It’s also a great way to try-out career paths to see what you enjoy and if it’s a good fit for you.

Compete – Getting ready to apply for work or postgraduate study

When you know what you want to do and you’re ready to apply, we have all the tools, tips and advice right here. You can also use this information to help you if you’re at an earlier stage of your career thinking and are applying for part-time work or work placements.

Complete this short online learning pathway to find out where to search online and get faster and more relevant job search results. Then search and apply for all opportunities on our vacancy portal or placements on InPlace.

Your go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started.

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips or follow our online self-led learning pathway.

Practice using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Adviser.

How to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.

Live opportunities

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies that may be of interest to Law, Criminology and Policing students. Select any of the following opportunities to find out more and apply, or search for other opportunities on our vacancy portal.

  • Closing Date: 12/07/2026Location: England – North West. Lancashire Boys & Girls Clubs is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Youth Engagement & Development Manager to help build a stronger network of youth clubs across Lancashire while creating exciting opportunities that inspire young people to learn, develop and thrive. This is an exciting […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: England – Greater London.About this roleAlphaSights is composed of ambitious professionals committed to accelerating progress for our clients and helping them make more informed decisions. As a Graduate Compliance Associate, you will be joining a high-performing global team that works closely with our core service delivery teams to ensure […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: England – Greater London.Start date: Immediate start & Summer startAbout this roleThe Research Compliance team is a progressive and innovative function which enables the expansion of our fastest-growing business segments globally. As the Research Compliance Associate you will report into the Research Compliance Manager based in London and work […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: England – Greater London.About this roleAlphaSights is composed of ambitious professionals committed to accelerating progress for our clients and helping them make more informed decisions. As a Graduate Compliance Associate, you will be joining a high-performing global team (you can learn more about our Legal & Compliance team by […]
  • Closing Date: 28/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.As a Cyberspace Engineering Officer you are responsible for leading the engineering activity that supports the RAF’s vast array of information technology, strategic communications services, satellite communications, air defence RADARs and the latest generation aircraft engineering and mission support systems.What will you do?Be ready to deploy all over […]
  • Closing Date: 08/07/2026Location: England – North West. Millions of bargain-hunters. Endless pre-loved items. One meaningful purpose.  Retail Store Assistant £12.71 per hour plus benefits Reports to: Shop manager Department: ​Trading​ Location: Southport SuperstoreContract: ​Permanent​ Working hours: Part time 16 hours per week Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer […]
  • Closing Date: 26/07/2026Location: England – North West. Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough CouncilSalary: Grade B SCP 3 – £13.20 p/hLocation: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, The Atkinson, SouthportContract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Part TimeHours: 2 x 5 hours per week contracts & Casual opportunities available.DBS Check: NoClosing Date: 26/07/2026 at 23:59Reference: COMM/26/340273There are x2 permanent positions […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Always taking the first step. Making the tough calls. Keeping heads up and hope high. Being a leader isn’t always easy, but, at the British Army, it’s worth it. As an Army Officer, you’ll push yourself and your team further than you thought possible. At the centre of […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.The biggest team you’ll ever join, the most important work you’ll ever do. Becoming an Army Reserve Soldier is more than a hobby. It’s adventure, with purpose. It’s action, with responsibility. It’s a great challenge, with exceptional rewards.It’s a chance for you to do what really matters, in […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.The biggest team you’ll ever join, the most important work you’ll ever do. Becoming an Army Reserve Officer is more than a hobby. It’s adventure, with purpose. It’s action, with responsibility. It’s a great challenge, with exceptional rewards.It’s a chance for you to do what really matters, in […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Learn to lead.Are you a quick thinker? Calm under pressure, with a curious mind? Officers are at the heart of everything the Army does – making split-second decisions in critical situations, commanding some of the best soldiers in the world on the front line, on land, sea or […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Be the one others turn to. Be responsible. Be trusted with the safety of the nation. Become a Communications Troop Officer in the British Army, and you’ll be doing something that really matters. Leading a troop of key military players in our national defence. Helping to make the […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Deliver leadership advice in challenging environments.Joining the Army Legal Services (ALS is a challenging and varied role and as a Legal Officer, you could be involved with anything from prosecuting soldiers charged with offences at courts martial to advising senior commanders on rules of engagement during operations abroad. […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Provide general and specialist nursing care to soldiers and civilians while working in a range of locations. This role allows you to join either as a soldier or an officer, when you're fully trained or while you're a student nurse.Army Nurses can find themselves working in a variety […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Be part of something bigger.As a HR Officer – Detachment Commander, you are given significant responsibility from day 1. You'll command, lead and manage 18 highly motivated and bright soldiers in the delivery of personnel administration. Joining our Staff and Personnel Support (SPS) Branch, you’ll deliver personnel administrative […]
  • Closing Date: 12/07/2026Location: Hybrid.Wigan council is looking for a talented and motivated individual to train to become a CIPFA qualified accountant. This will include invaluable work experience across a wide range of financial services including service management accountancy and corporate financial accountancy. You will be pivotal in supporting a high performing Finance […]
  • Closing Date: 24/07/2026Location: England – North West. Based in our Liverpool office, we are looking for a number graduates to join us across three departments (Motorcycle Claims, Civil Liberties, Group Actions and CICA Claims.)You will assist an existing fee earner on their case load, getting involved directly with legal tasks and liaising […]
  • Closing Date: 15/09/2026Location: England – North West. For your first five weeks at Express Solicitors, you will be in our training suite, where we offer bespoke training on black letter law, soft skills and case management. After this solid foundation, you will move to your designated department, where the real work begins, […]
  • Closing Date: 16/12/2026Location: England – North West.Swan Women's Centre’s Befriending Service is here to help women over 18 years old in Sefton who have become lonely or isolated due to barriers caused by poor mental health and emotional wellbeing. Our volunteers will support women in Sefton who are unable to fully engage […]
  • Closing Date: 12/07/2026Location: England – North West. We're looking for a team of enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year's Warrington Arts Festival a success. We know you have so many amazing students and we would be so grateful if you could share this opportunity with them!  If you enjoy live events, […]

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