Original post by isobelz
i applied to study law and got all my offers, however i am looking to still go on a gap year. any advice on anything law related i could do that could potentially help? i am looking to find some work experience.
If you're going to follow a "traditional" career path (work, get married, start a family etc) then this will most likely be your only opportunity to take a significant period of time to yourself with minimal responsibilities. So my advice would be not to worry about securing legal work experience across that gap year: travel, meet new people, experience other cultures and ways of life. Broaden your horizons. The Law will still be waiting for you when you get back and, in any event, you're unlikely to secure any meaningful legal work experience pre-Uni.
Original post by isobelz
i applied to study law and got all my offers, however i am looking to still go on a gap year. any advice on anything law related i could do that could potentially help? i am looking to find some work experience.
Hi there,
Taking a gap year before studying law can be a great opportunity to gain valuable experience and skills that will help you when you start your degree. Have you looked into legal work experience, such as mini pupillages at barristers' chambers or vacation schemes at law firms? These can give you insight into different areas of law and help you start building connections in the industry.
If you're interested in gaining practical legal experience, have you considered volunteering with organisations like Citizens Advice or legal charities? Many offer opportunities to work with clients, conduct research, and develop key skills like problem-solving and communication.
Are you planning to improve your legal knowledge? Reading books like Letters to a Law Student by Nicholas McBride or The Secret Barrister can give you a head start on understanding legal concepts and life in the profession. Keeping up with legal news through The Lawyer, Legal Cheek, or The Times Law section can also help you stay informed.
You could also use this time to develop transferable skills that will be useful in your law degree. Part-time jobs, internships, or leadership roles in extracurricular activities can help strengthen skills like public speaking, critical thinking, and organisation, all of which are important for law students.
Whatever you decide to do, make the most of your gap year! It’s a great time to gain experience, explore your interests, and start building your confidence before starting university.
Original post by isobelz
i applied to study law and got all my offers, however i am looking to still go on a gap year. any advice on anything law related i could do that could potentially help? i am looking to find some work experience.
I just had a quick look, here are some law internships abroad or maybe you could contact law firms direct or local to where you live if you don't fancy going overseas.
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