Careers in Common Law
Find out more about potential career paths after completing your LLB degree in Common Law.
Senior Lecturer Micheál Ó Floinn talks about career opportunities for graduates of the following programmes:
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Career Opportunities
With a Common Law LLB, you’ll be well-prepared to pursue a legal career in a range of jurisdictions, including England and Wales, or internationally, depending on your chosen pathway.
You can also use your legal training in fields like business, journalism, diplomacy, policy, or human rights, where strong reasoning and communication skills are essential. Your degree equips you with a versatile foundation to thrive in any career where legal insight and critical thinking are valued.
Recent Common Law graduates have gone on to work for a number of different legal firms and companies, including the following:
- Legal: DLA Piper LLP, Capstick Solicitors, Ironbridge Legal, Fieldings Porter Solicitors, Citizens Advice Bureau
- Banking: Bank of England, Lloyds Banking Group, Santander
- Business: Deloitte LLP, KPMG LLP
- Government: Crown Prosecution Service, NHS, HMRC
- Academia: University of Glasgow, University of Warwick
Legal Qualification
If you plan to practise law in a specific jurisdiction or country, it's essential to consult the relevant governing bodies or law societies to understand the qualification requirements and procedures.
To become a solicitor in England and Wales: Solicitors Regulation Authority and The Law Society
To become a barrister in England and Wales: Bar Standards Board
To become a lawyer in Canada: Federation of Law Societies of Canada
To become a solicitor in Northern Ireland: Law Society of Northern Ireland
To become a barrister in Northern Ireland: The Bar of Northern Ireland
To become a lawyer in India: Bar Council of India
Further Study
School of Law Employability
In the School of Law, you'll have access to a number of opportunities to enhance your employability by developing professional skills.
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Career & Employability Resources
The University of Glasgow offers many opportunities to develop your skills and gain valuable experience to prepare for your career after graduation.
From workshops to networking, presentation skills to LinkedIn sessions, you'll find options to help support your professional goals.