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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.

Online learning pathway – Job SearchingFind opportunities on our vacancy portalSearch and apply for placements via our Careers Portal

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

CV and application adviceOnline learning pathway – Making applicationsReview your CV online using CareerSet

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

Interview adviceOnline learning pathway – interviews and assessments

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

Practice online tests at Graduates FirstPractice interviews at Shortlist MeBook a mock interview

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

Our top tips and adviceComplete our online learning pathway – Postgraduate study

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: 30/08/2025Location: England – North West.Vacancies:- with Scholars Mentoring Company. Office Role (1 maybe 2 opportunities): Based in Billinge WN5 7QX. Some experience is preferred. General administration tasks. Processing Timesheets. Creating Invoices. Remittances. Payments. Record keeping. Data collection. Emails.
  • Closing Date: 25/08/2025Location: England – North West. Summary of this role, including the main responsibilities of the student: Citizens Advice Wigan Borough is a local independent charity providing free, confidential, impartial and independent advice for residents in Wigan, Leigh and Makerfield. Are you passionate about helping others and making a real difference?You […]
  • Closing Date: 17/07/2025Location: England – North West. CRIMINAL LAW PARALEGALThe Criminal Litigation Department at Stephensons Solicitors are excited to be seeking a paralegal to add to our expanding team of criminal defence solicitors. This well-established department benefits from a number of highly experienced criminal lawyers and has been a cornerstone of the […]
  • Closing Date: 31/10/2026Location: England – North West. Summary of this role, including the main responsibilities of the student: Admin: Our office is on the first floor of our building. There is no dress code, it is what the volunteer feels comfortable wearing. We have several computer stations. The office is a friendly […]
  • Closing Date: 07/11/2025Location: England – North West. Summary of this role, including the main responsibilities of the student: Supporting children/ young people aged 4-19 yrs on a 1-1 basis who have a disability/ special needs in Play & Leisure Activities in group settings Required skills and qualities :  Commitment, Reliability, Trustworthy, Social […]
  • Closing Date: 20/07/2025Location: England – North West. About Us: Join our dynamic Business School or School of Law and Criminal Justice at Edge Hill University, where we are dedicated to fostering innovative and impactful social media strategies. Our focus is on enhancing the online presence of our Schools, including our student activities, […]
  • Closing Date: 31/08/2025Location: England – North West. Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity? Are you an enthusiastic outgoing individual? Do you like chatting to people? If this is you, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team. Our Volunteer Sales Assistants are welcoming and helpful with a can-do […]
  • Closing Date: 07/07/2025Location: UK Nationwide. At the Woodland Trust, we believe that young people should have a say in the future of their planet. We want to ensure that in future years the Woodland Trust resonates with young people and that young people feel they have a place in the organisation. In […]
  • Closing Date: 02/08/2025Location: Hybrid. Job Title: Brand Ambassador (part-time work experience) Help your peers to get their dream roles. Become a Brand Ambassador today!  At On-Campus Promotions, we have cultivated a great reputation, and successfully partner with the best graduate employers every year. We would love to bring you on-board one of […]
  • Closing Date: 02/08/2025Location: England – North West.Join us and work as part of a team to look after your local canal or river. You'll always be volunteering in a team in the great outdoors. You could be planting, painting, doing vegetation management, litter picking or any number of things.  It's a great […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2025Location: England – South East.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 […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2025Location: England – South East.Become an expert in leadership. From port operations to bomb disposals, the work our Royal Logistics Corp Officers do is integral to every operation. Commanding a team of up to 80 soldiers, you'll become an expert in leadership and management, and gain valuable qualifications along the […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2025Location: England – South East.You make sure the military’s working animals are fit, well and ready to be deployed. Give expert advice, get qualifications and build a rewarding career. From horses to dogs, the Army has hundreds of animals in its ranks. As a Veterinary Officer, you manage our Military […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2025Location: England – South East.Start the adventure of a lifetime. Ready to learn how to overcome physical and mental challenges? And develop leadership qualities and management skills? Join us as an Officer Intern. You’ll have unique, exceptional leadership training and experiences, as well as an unrivalled insight into the life […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2025Location: England – South East.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 […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2025Location: England – South East.Engineer all over the world. As an Engineering Officer, you’ll be the leading expert behind Army engineering projects worldwide. You could plan, lead and manage demolitions, set up water supplies, build runways, clear mines or advise friendly forces on terrain and capabilities. Either way, after your […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2025Location: England – South East.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 […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2025Location: England – South East.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 […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2025Location: England – South East.Always taking the first step. Making the tough calls. Keeping heads up and hope strong. 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 […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2025Location: England – South East.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 […]

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