Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

Employment Lawyer

Employment litigation and advice to government.

It is intellectually challenging.

Time pressures, requirements and constraints of working within a big organisation.

It's interesting, challenging, and therefore rewarding.
It's a profession.
It's working in the public sector, so I feel like I am contributing to society.

Written and oral communication.
People skills.
Research.

Continuing Professional Development - a minimum of 16 hours a year.
Additional courses and seminars available in a variety of aspects.

Post Qualification Experience: 7 years.

Trainee Solicitor - 2 years in private practise.

Went back to university: Graduate Diploma in Law (1 year full time) Legal Practise Course (1 year full time).

Worked in industry for 3 years - project management in manufacturing and engineering company (not at all related to my degree, nor did I need one to do it.)

Travelled for a year.

Senior Government Lawyer.

You have to be exceptionally persistent. You have to look for ways to stand out from the rest. You have to take every opportunity you get and make the most of it.

My undergraduate degree, in Social and Political Studies, whilst interesting, was not directly related to becoming a solicitor, although I now work at the heart of UK politics, so maybe it was always my destiny!