Careers with Law
Law can support a wide range of careers. The strongest options depend on the other subjects you enjoy, the type of work you prefer and the route you want to take after school or college.
Where could Law take you?
You do not need to choose a career simply because it uses law. Use this page as a starting point, then compare roles, routes and the work itself.
Career ideas linked to Law
Explore the roles below to see what the work involves, common entry routes, useful skills and possible progression.
Airport Security Manager
Airport Security Managers oversee aviation security operations, ensuring passengers, staff and infrastructure remain protected while complying with national aviation security regulations.
Read career guideBarrister
Barristers specialise in courtroom advocacy, providing legal opinions and representing clients in courts and tribunals.
Read career guideBorder Force Officer
Border Force officers protect the UK border by checking passengers and goods, preventing illegal activity and enforcing immigration and customs laws.
Read career guideChartered Legal Executive
Chartered Legal Executives specialise in particular areas of law and provide legal advice, representation and case management.
Read career guideCommercial Property Manager
Commercial Property Managers oversee offices, retail centres and industrial properties, ensuring buildings are well maintained, legally compliant and financially successful.
Read career guideCompliance Officer
Compliance Officers ensure organisations comply with financial regulations, internal policies and legal requirements while reducing operational risk.
Read career guideCounter Terrorism Officer
Counter Terrorism Officers investigate terrorist threats, gather intelligence and work with national security partners to protect the public.
Read career guideCrime Scene Investigator
Crime scene investigators collect, preserve and analyse evidence from crime scenes to support criminal investigations.
Read career guideCustoms Officer
Customs Officers enforce customs legislation by inspecting goods, preventing smuggling and ensuring taxes and duties are correctly applied.
Read career guideDefence Commercial Manager
Defence Commercial Managers oversee major defence contracts, supplier relationships and commercial negotiations throughout complex programmes.
Read career guideDetective
Detectives investigate serious and complex crimes by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses and preparing cases for court.
Read career guideEmergency Planning Officer
Emergency Planning Officers prepare organisations for emergencies by developing response plans, coordinating training and supporting incident management.
Read career guideHousing Officer
Housing Officers support tenants, manage housing estates, resolve tenancy issues and help ensure safe, sustainable communities.
Read career guideHuman Resources Manager
Human resources managers recruit, develop and support employees while helping organisations manage performance, wellbeing and employment law.
Read career guideJudge
Judges oversee court proceedings, interpret the law, make legal decisions and ensure cases are conducted fairly and impartially.
Read career guideLandlord Services Manager
Landlord Services Managers support landlords, oversee tenancy services and ensure rental properties comply with housing legislation and quality standards.
Read career guideLiterary Agent
Literary Agents represent authors, negotiate publishing contracts and help develop successful writing careers.
Read career guideParalegal
Paralegals support solicitors and legal teams by preparing documents, researching cases and communicating with clients.
Read career guideParliamentary Assistant
Parliamentary Assistants support Members of Parliament by researching policy, responding to constituents and organising parliamentary business.
Read career guideParliamentary Clerk
Parliamentary Clerks advise Parliament on legislative procedure, support committees and ensure parliamentary business follows constitutional rules.
Read career guidePolice Officer
Police officers protect communities by preventing crime, investigating offences, responding to emergencies and supporting victims.
Read career guidePrison Officer
Prison officers supervise prisoners, maintain safety and security, and support rehabilitation to help reduce reoffending.
Read career guideProbation Officer
Probation officers work with offenders in the community and prisons to reduce reoffending and protect the public.
Read career guideProperty Manager
Property Managers oversee residential or commercial properties, arranging maintenance, managing tenants and ensuring legal compliance.
Read career guidePublic Affairs Manager
Public Affairs Managers build relationships with government, policymakers and stakeholders, helping organisations influence policy and communicate effectively.
Read career guidePublishing Rights Manager
Publishing Rights Managers negotiate the sale and licensing of publishing rights for books across different countries, formats and languages.
Read career guideSecurity Clearance Investigator
Security Clearance Investigators assess individuals for national security clearance by conducting background checks, interviews and risk assessments.
Read career guideSecurity Consultant
Security Consultants advise organisations on protecting people, buildings, information and operations from physical and security threats.
Read career guideSolicitor
Solicitors provide legal advice to individuals and organisations, prepare legal documents and represent clients in a wide range of legal matters.
Read career guideTax Adviser
Tax Advisers help individuals and organisations understand tax legislation, remain compliant and plan their finances efficiently.
Read career guideTown Planner
Town Planners help shape communities by assessing development proposals, preparing planning policies and balancing economic, environmental and social needs.
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