Careers services at LSE Law School
LSE Law School offers comprehensive careers support to help LSE students navigate the legal profession and discover opportunities outside traditional legal pathways.
Explore the opportunities
Let us support your career journey with advice, resources and expert guidance. Remember, Careers Consultations are for all stages of this journey, even if you don’t know where to start.
Key information: How to qualify as a solicitor or barrister
Explore the pathways to becoming a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales. This guide outlines the key qualification routes, including the SQE, Qualifying Work Experience, and the traditional training contract for solicitors, as well as the academic, vocational, and pupillage stages for barristers. It also explains the role of the Inns of Court and the steps required to enter the Bar.
Careers Team
Our programme is overseen by Elizabeth Holden, who practiced M&A in the City for 20 years and still regularly interviews and mentors young lawyers outside the LSE. Elizabeth has also spent years reminding lawyers of the many career options they have outside the profession. Discover more about what the Careers Team can offer.
Upcoming Events
Our events help you learn about different aspects of law and practice, and prepare for finding a job.
