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Law and Legal Services are a very valuable part of the world we live in, it is intertwined with almost every aspect of our society starting with registering your birth, through to marriage and buying a house.

When thinking about a career in the legal profession you would firstly need to think about what you would like to do, do you want to become a barrister, solicitor or would you prefer an alternative role such as a legal secretary, court clerk, coroner or legal journalist.

Law is a very interesting, stimulating and an often lucrative career path but its pretty tough to get into and will require extreme dedication and motivation, succeeding as a solicitor will take at least three years to train if you are a law graduate, four year for a non-law graduate and at least six years if you are not a graduate.

For further information on the options available to you and what you need to do to get into the industry follow the various links on this page and view the two sub-sectors below.

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Recent years have seen an increase in the number of people seeking free legal advice.

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Attwells Solicitors Careers Open Day
Event Date:
28th October 2026
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Are considering a career in legal services? Yes! then come along to the Attwell Solicitors Open Day Wednesday 28th October 2026 11am to 3pm To find out how to progress your career plans and the routes available to you
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Online, virtual work experince
Closing Date:
31st December 2026
Location:
Online
Virtual work experiences are an accessible and low-pressure way to try out different jobs and careers.  They are especially useful if you can't find a physical opportunity, can't currently make the time commitments or just aren't ready to try WEXP in-person ye...
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Apprentice Administrative Assistant - Court of Protection - ASHTONS LEGAL LLP
Closing Date:
7th September 2026
Salary:
£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age
Location:
Fornham St Martin, Suffolk
Employer description Ashtons Legal is a growing firm in the East of England with a focus on providing excellent legal advice to a diverse range of individuals, institutions and executives across our region and beyond. We are a friendly and supportive team of p...
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GCSE Results Day 2026 - Quick Guide
Well done, you made it! Check out our quick guide for results day, with hints and tips and ideas about what you can do next.
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Your options at 16 and 18
Making big decisions about your future can feel overwhelming and you may be undecided about what you want to do next.
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A-LEVEL Results Day
If you want to chat to someone, we can help young people in Norfolk and Suffolk up to the age of 25, so just get in touch.
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