LAW CAREERS INFORMATION

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2 LAW CAREERS INFORMATION Careers information Training Contracts, Placements, Mini Pupillages and Paralegal vacancies. Includes Guide to Careers in Law Training Contracts and Careers Information Careers information Training Contracts, Info and Paralegal vacancies Discussion forums with career tips Government Legal Service (GLS) Crown Prosecution Service Legal firm application information plus careers advice GDL/LPC Central Applications Board Bar Standards Board Careers information and Database of Solicitors LAW RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE AND VOLUNTEERING gov.uk/courts collections/youth-offending-teamcontact-details Charity of volunteers offering legal advice and representation UWL Community Advice Programme Free Representation Unit Law Centres Victim Support Volunteer Legal Work Ealing Equality Council Central London Law Centre National Appropriate Adult Network (adults or young offenders and others held in police stations) For a list of courts to organise visits For a list of youth offending teams Charity working with adults and young people in custody Support, information, advice and guidance for people affected by criminal justice system Citizens Advice Bureau Special Constable recruitment

3 LAW RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE AND VOLUNTEERING CONTINUED Charity offering mentoring of young offenders to reduce re-offending Prince s Trust helps 13 to 30 year olds who are struggling to transform their lives Criminal Justice Alliance (a network of campaigning charities, service providers and research institutions) Clinks supports voluntary organisations that work with offenders and their families PROFESSIONAL BODIES AND MEMBERSHIP ORGANISATIONS Independent professional body for solicitors Solicitors Regulation Authority page htm Middlesex Law Society Chartered Institute of Legal Executives Bar Council Young Legal Aid Lawyers (campaigns for sustainable legal aid system) MARSHALLING, MOOTING AND DEBATING, WORK SHADOWING Marshalling (shadowing a judge_ - You should contact your local Crown Court and ask if any Circuit Judges are taking on a marshal, or, if you are affiliated to one of the Inns of Court, you should approach a judge through them. See: Mooting and Debating - These are rather like mock trials which give you the chance to sharpen your intellectual and advocacy skills. The University competes against other Universities in national competitions. Work Shadowing - This is usually a short visit to a legally related organisation giving an insight into the range and variety of work involved.. For information on shadowing solicitors see:

4 VACANCY INFORMATION GENERAL VACANCY WEBSITES REGISTERING FOR JOBS Legal jobs Training contracts Paralegal vacancies Paralegal vacancies Legal vacancies Court service vacancies Law Commission vacancies You should also register for work at in order to access online employer information and recently notified vacancies.

5 SOCIAL MEDIA - TWITTER Don t forget to look for companies to follow particularly those you would like to work for and to use the # to get the latest jobs and news about the sector. Useful feeds EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The University of West London Careers Service promotes equal opportunities both as a service provider and in its interaction with students, graduates, staff, employers, voluntary organisations and other external agencies regardless of age, colour, creed, disability, ethnic or national origin, family responsibilities, gender (including gender reassignment), marital status, political beliefs, race, religion, sexual orientation, sexuality and socio-economic background. This statement is in compliance with the University of West London s Equal Opportunities Policy Statements which can be accessed on the website: We value your feedback. If you feel we have not addressed any issues concerning the above, please let us know. UWL Careers uwl.ac.uk/careers Leaflet last updated: Cathy Taylor August 2016 Design: Marketing Office