6 Alternative Career Paths for Lawyers
Whether you have just graduated, or you have been practicing law for many years, you may find yourself wondering where you want to be in a few years’ time. After all, a law degree is extremely versatile, and open doors to an impressive array of potential career paths.
Yet competition is fierce. In fact, in 2016, over 20,000 students were accepted onto undergraduate law courses in England and Wales. In the same year, the SRA registered more than 5,000 new traineeships, and over 6,000 qualified solicitors were added to the roll.
To get to where you are today, you have already put in countless hours, and demonstrated that you have the determination, conviction, and intellect to excel in the field of your choice. Yet that does not necessarily mean you plan to become a solicitor. The skills you develop during law studies, and throughout your career within your chosen legal sector, are immensely transferable.
So if you are looking for a change of pace, or you have your sights set on a career that takes you beyond the traditional fields occupied by law graduates, here are a few ideas that you may want to explore.
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