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The law sector covers a range of services for clients requiring legal assistance. Key areas of practice include banking, finance and property, insolvency, shipping, insurance and employment law. Opportunities are available in private practice, the public sector and, increasingly, in-house in industry and commerce.

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You don't need a law degree to have a career in the legal profession. 

View the digital version of Law magazine for careers information, training contracts and conversion courses.

 

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Training contracts/Vacation placements

Find training contracts and vacation placements. Get advice on when to apply for vacation placements with solicitors' firms and what to expect from work experience in a law firm.

 
 
 
 

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