1. Alternative Legal Careers LED BY NADINE LEWIS

2. Icebreaker WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH YOUR DEGREE?

3. Sectors to consider Libraries Human Resources HMRC Citizens Advice Civil Service Local Government British and Irish Association of Law Librarians http://www.biall.org.uk/ http://www.biall.org.uk/ Career Legal http://www.careerlegal.co.uk/hr- jobshttp://www.careerlegal.co.uk/hr- jobs HMRC https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations /hm-revenue-customs/about/recruitment https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations /hm-revenue-customs/about/recruitment Civil Service https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations /civil-service/about/recruitment https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations /civil-service/about/recruitment Local Government Jobs http://www.lgjobs.com/ http://www.lgjobs.com/

4. Legal Executive Practising in one area of law Researching legal information Advising clients Preparing documents

5. Advisor CABs and law centres One or several areas of law Advising on legal matters (benefits, housing, money, immigration) Advocacy work on behalf of clients (contacting various authorities)

6. Paralegal Role combines work of a legal secretary and a solicitor Caseload of clients Attend court Prepare legal documents Carry out research Interview clients

7. My advice to you… It’s never too early to think about your future Be proactive Network (meet professionals at events, in the workplace and through social networking) Engage with the support services around you Work experience Extra curricular activities (Law Clinic, Mooting Society, Debating Society, Law Society, Mentoring Schemes) Join a professional body