Many students successfully pursue a career in law following their first degree. There are a variety of career options in the field of law, many of which can be explored via .
If you wish to become a solicitor or barrister, then specific training and qualifications are required. For support with identifying what route is best for you,Ìýplease book an appointment with an adviser. You can also access more information on our .
It is important to research the different routes into law based on your personal circumstances and your career aims. Further useful information can also be found via the following links:
Thanks to a , the following courses are available to study atÌýHighfield campus:
The followingÌýConversion courses will be available at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ for September 2026:
To overcome financial implications associated with the academic and vocational stages of training to become a solicitor or barrister, some course providers are offering level 7 conversion or preparation courses (such as the ) which qualify for the . More information on the benefits of studying a LLM can be found on .
¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ students and graduates are welcome to attend law-related careers events and specific events for non-law students by registering as instructed below. Some routes into law for non-law students differ from those with a law degree. For support with identifying what route is best for you, please book an appointment with an adviser.Ìý
We operate a mailing list called 'Step into Law' forÌýnon-law studentsÌýinterested in a career in law. The mailing list will provide relevant information about legal events that are taking place during the academic year and cover key topics such as:
Additional useful information for non-law students can be found via the following links: