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Discover – What can I do with my degree?

You may want to begin by researching a career directly related to your degree by working for organisations such as a Police Force, the Civic Nuclear Constabulary, the Border Force or the British Transport Police. However, many policing students consider other career paths such as roles linked to the criminal justice sector, rehabilitation of offenders, youth and community work, the legal sector or teaching. 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: 29/05/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Pathways to Planning is a graduate programme, which aims to discover graduates from all degree backgrounds with a passion for helping communities and designing built and natural environments, to become local government planners.What is the role?Employed on a minimum two-year contract, Pathways graduates work for a local council, […]
  • Closing Date: 08/06/2026Location: England – Greater London.This is a Research Analyst position to join the Asia-Pacific team as part of the Night Shift team that covers Australia and New Zealand.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesResearch Analysts are the core of the Chambers research process. Through effective interview techniques they gather feedback on the legal […]
  • Closing Date: 17/06/2026Location: England – North West. Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough CouncilSalary: Grade C SCP 4 £25,185 pro rata (£13.41 p/h)Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Meadows Leisure CentreContract: CasualWorking Pattern: Part TimeDBS Check: NoClosing Date: 17/06/2026 at 23:59Reference: COMM/26/337654For the role of Customer service Assistant, applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal […]
  • Closing Date: 07/06/2026Location: England – North West. Employer: Knowsley CouncilSalary: £13.45 per hourLocation: Stockbridge Village Library, The Withens, Stockbridge Village, L28 1SU, Prescot Library, Aspinal Street, Prescot, Knowsley, L34 5GA, Kirkby Library, The Centre, Norwich Way, Kirkby, Knowsley , L32 8XY, Huyton Library, Civic Way, Huyton, Knowsley , L36 9GD, Halewood Library, […]
  • Closing Date: 03/06/2026Location: Wales.,UK Nationwide.The ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations working between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for these roles are Newport (Gwent), Titchfield (Fareham), Manchester or Darlington.All colleagues are required to work from their contractually […]
  • Closing Date: 02/11/2026Location: England – North West.Cash for Kids is dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged children and young people from the moment they’re born up to and including the age of 18. Our Mission Christmas campaign aims to make sure that children living in poverty wake up to gifts on […]
  • Closing Date: 07/06/2026Location: England – North West. Why Us?It’s time to join West Lancs as we embark on delivering our new and ambitious Vision and Priorities. With a focus on environmental sustainability, generating economic prosperity, building inclusive & healthy communities and financial resilience, we are looking for exceptional candidates to help shape […]
  • Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.For every ambition. Every action. Every change.If you’re ready to step into a role where your decisions make a real difference to people’s lives and the communities you serve, this is where your journey begins.As a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer, our two-year programme is designed to train […]
  • Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.For every ambition. Every action. Every change.If you’re ready to step into a role where your decisions make a real difference to people’s lives and the communities you serve, this is where your journey begins.As a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer, our two-year programme is designed to train […]
  • Closing Date: 30/05/2026Location: Wales.,UK Nationwide.LocationThe ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations working between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for this role are Newport, Titchfield (Fareham).All colleagues are required to work from their contractually allocated site for […]
  • Closing Date: 01/06/2026Location: England – Greater London. Job summaryFrom healthcare to artificial intelligence, energy to national security, we provide legal advice to government departments on nation-changing subjects.At Government Legal Department we have a vital, single-minded purpose: to help the Government govern well within the rule of law. This is complemented by our  […]
  • Closing Date: 01/06/2026Location: England – Greater London.,England – North West.,England – South West.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber. Job summaryFrom healthcare to artificial intelligence, energy to national security, we provide legal advice to government departments on nation-changing subjects.At Government Legal Department we have a vital, single-minded purpose: to help the Government govern […]
  • Closing Date: 01/06/2026Location: England – Greater London.,England – North West.,England – South West.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber. Job summaryFrom healthcare to artificial intelligence, energy to national security, we provide legal advice to government departments on nation-changing subjects.At Government Legal Department we have a vital, single-minded purpose: to help the Government govern […]
  • Closing Date: 31/05/2026Location: England – Greater London.Purpose:Our two-year graduate programme is designed to provide strong technical foundations, meaningful exposure, and the support needed to build a finance career within a leading international law firm.Over the course of the programme, the Client Account Analyst will support the execution of the billing and collection […]
  • Closing Date: 08/11/2026Location: England – South East. If you're a final-year student or graduate, wanting to make a genuine difference, The Wildlife For All Trust is looking to expand its team. We’re a pioneering charity with a refreshingly different and deeper approach. Amongst other projects, we run a huge nature reserve in South […]
  • Closing Date: 21/07/2026Location: England – North West. About The RoleBy providing an excellent visitor experience as a member of the Living History team, you will be bringing wetlands throughout history, and the history of the mere to life by delivering key messages about how important wetlands are for food, materials, medicine and […]
  • Closing Date: 09/06/2026Location: England – West Midlands.Location: RfA Birmingham office (BAYC, 581 Pershore Road, Birmingham, B29 7EL) and other Birmingham and Walsall locationsSalary: £30,000 per annumHours: Full time (37.5 hours) We may consider part time for one of the roles. All roles will require regular evening and weekend (Saturday or Sunday) working.Reports […]
  • Closing Date: 01/08/2026Location: England – North West.Volunteer physio for West Cheshire Football team (home games in Ellesmere Port)We will provide any materials required that are requested i.e. tape, creams etc…Looking for a volunteer physio to be part of the team on game days.  If prefer to work in a pair that is […]
  • Closing Date: 30/05/2026Location: England – North West.An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Commercial team at Liverpool City Council. We are looking for multiple graduates  who wish to gain experience and contribute to the team through the completion of appropriate duties in relevant work areas through the successful completion of the CIEH […]

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