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Criminal Justice

Discover – What can I do with my degree?

Criminal justice degree programmes (including Psychosocial Analysis of Offender Behaviour) naturally align themselves with careers related to the criminal justice system. Probation services, prison officers, police officers, rehabilitation services, working with victims of crime. Many criminal justice students also consider roles in youth and community services, social work, teaching, or careers linked to psychology. 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 practising online or in-person

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: 01/07/2026Location: England – North West. At WWT we shape unforgettable experiences. We are a warm, welcoming and genuine charity that protects and restores Wetlands. WWT Martin Mere has 600 acres of amazing wetland scenery which is home a such an assortment of wildlife.  We are looking for volunteers who can […]
  • Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: 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: 30/06/2026Location: 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: 31/05/2026Location: England – North West.     Finance, Law & Business Graduate Role (Costs Litigation Assistant)   Do you have an interest or experience in Cost Law or finance related? Would you like to try something new and take your career in a new direction? Express Solicitors are looking for […]
  • Closing Date: 13/05/2026Location: England – North West. Are you a Law student seeking guidance on the legal application process? Express Solicitors' Emerging Talent Team is here to help with free, personalised one-on-one sessions covering CV advice, video interview tips, and formal interview preparation.This is your opportunity to get ahead and gain a […]
  • Closing Date: 01/07/2026Location: England – North West. Upper Deck Golf are coming to Liverpool, Hill Dickinson Stadium on Thursday 16th July to Sunday 19th July 2026 and are looking for volunteers to work the event. Volunteers will be helping check-in players and scanning tickets as players arrive. They will need to feel comfortable […]
  • Closing Date: 01/06/2026Location: England – North West. Graduate Scheme – Personal Injury Paralegal   Ready to step into the legal world?   Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked […]

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