Career dilemma

I graduated with a first-class law degree last year and have been unemployed since. I have applied to many jobs in both the legal sector other professional service roles but not been successful. Any tips? I was thinking of self-funding the LPC, but I don't know if that is the best move. I have even been rejected for multiple internships and paralegal roles. Any help and career advice will be much appreciated.

Reply 1

legalhelp

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What area(s) of law are you interested in? And I assume based on the fact you are considering self funding the LPC that you are thinking of going down the solicitor route rather than the bar?

Reply 2

Here2learn

OP

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Original post by legalhelp

What area(s) of law are you interested in? And I assume based on the fact you are considering self funding the LPC that you are thinking of going down the solicitor route rather than the bar?

Yes, I am more interested in being a solicitor than a barrister :smile:

Reply 3

Here2learn

OP

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Thank you for that! Yes, I have been searching for jobs in related industries. But they require experience, which I do not have. I have applied to more than 50 jobs since graduating but always rejected. I have been looking on Linkedin and Indeed. It's definitely starting to impact my mental health. But I am trying and not giving up!!

Reply 4

Kerzen

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Original post by Here2learn

I graduated with a first-class law degree last year and have been unemployed since. I have applied to many jobs in both the legal sector other professional service roles but not been successful. Any tips? I was thinking of self-funding the LPC, but I don't know if that is the best move. I have even been rejected for multiple internships and paralegal roles. Any help and career advice will be much appreciated.

Have ever considered something slightly different like Logistics Officer in the Royal Navy?

The Navy's lawyers belong to the Logistics Branch; all Logistics Officers will find legal knowledge useful at some point.

https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/roles-and-specialisations/services/surface-fleet/logistics-officer

https://youtu.be/VZ3jBb-TCiU

https://www.trinitychambers.co.uk/news/royal-navy-pupil-barrister-at-trinity-chambers/

(edited 2 years ago)

Reply 5

Here2learn

OP

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Original post by Kerzen

Have ever considered something slightly different like Logistics Officer in the Royal Navy?

The Navy's lawyers belong to the Logistics Branch; all Logistics Officers will find legal knowledge useful at some point.

https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/roles-and-specialisations/services/surface-fleet/logistics-officer

https://youtu.be/VZ3jBb-TCiU

https://www.trinitychambers.co.uk/news/royal-navy-pupil-barrister-at-trinity-chambers/

I cant swim :frown:

Reply 6

Kerzen

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Original post by Here2learn

I cant swim :frown:

You should learn.

Everyone should know how to swim.

Reply 7

amaya244

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Original post by Here2learn

I graduated with a first-class law degree last year and have been unemployed since. I have applied to many jobs in both the legal sector other professional service roles but not been successful. Any tips? I was thinking of self-funding the LPC, but I don't know if that is the best move. I have even been rejected for multiple internships and paralegal roles. Any help and career advice will be much appreciated.