What can I do with a degree in Law?
Why Warwick?
- Our graduates are some of the most targeted by the UK’s top graduate employers (annual Graduate Market report produced by High Fliers Research)
- Warwick is consistently ranked in the top 10 of major university league tables (Times and Sunday Times; Guardian)
- Employment destinations of recent graduates*: discoveruni.gov.uk/
What do graduate recruiters look for?
- A good degree from a good university
- Work experience
- Involvement in extra-curricular activities
- The ability to describe and articulate your unique achievements and skills
How does Law prepare students for the world of work?
Some of the Law student skills which are sought by graduate recruiters include:
- Active listening
- Analytical skills
- Critical thinking
- Logical reasoning
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Research skills
- Resilience and time management
What do our Law graduates do?
Most of our graduates find work in sectors such as:
- Law and Administration
- Banking and Financial Services
- Creative and Media
- Local Government
- Retail and Distribution
- Management Consultancy
- Technology
- Health sector
Popular job roles include:
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Other legal professionals
- Accountant
- Business associate
- Data analyst
- Event organiser
- Investment banker
- Management consultant
- Project manager
- Teacher
- Writer*
Employers include:
- Magic and silver Circle Law Firms
- Regional Law Firms
- Citizens AdviceBureaux
- His Majesty’s Courts & Tribunal Services
- BBC
- Carbon Trust
- CFC Underwriting
- Civil Service
- Competition & Markets Authority
- Investment & Retail Banks
- Local Councils
- Metropolitan Police
- Network Rail
- Penguin Books
- Roche
- Symposium Events
- Tata Consultancy Services
- Tesco
- NHS
- University of Warwick
- Uber Eats
- Vodafone
What our students and graduates say
Why choose Warwick?
"I loved the cool, fascinating module options I could pick such as Gender and the Law and Shakespeare and the Law. Socially I had an incredible time, too, I made friends for life. I met people from many different backgrounds, who are different thinkers, and who had different experiences in life. Additionally, the tutors were incredibly understanding and supportive. Overall, studying at Warwick enriched me as a person."
Debbie Wathome, LLB 2016
"I have always had an interest in law, human rights and politics. Warwick is continuously deemed an excellent academic institution. The lectures and the seminars at Warwick inspired me into my current career path as an Executive Officer for the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK. I deliver parliamentary programmes throughout the Commonwealth, that focus on strengthening parliamentary democracy. Whilst I was able to grow and flourish as a law student, at Warwick I also got involved with the array of cultural societies and events that the university has on offer. These experiences gave me great memories and helped to shape me as a well-rounded young person who was ready for the world of work.’"
Seyi Afolobi, Law & Sociology 2011 and LLM International Law & Human Rights 2016
How does the Careers Service support you?
"I’m so glad I came to see you today. I was feeling lost, but now I’m full of ideas."
(1st year Law with Humanities student)
"I just heard back. I was offered a place on the Vacation Scheme. Thank you so much for all of your help preparing me!" (2nd year LLB student)
"I cannot express my gratitude for the initial chat that we had. It really sprung some confidence into me. After my final two exams, I will make your advice a priority. I just wanted to let you know that what you offer is very appreciated." (Final year Law & Sociology student)
"I feel l’ve been asking for help with impossible career goals, but you have made them seem possible." (Law PhD student)
Opportunities available at Warwick include:
Careers support from our professionally trained staff, opportunities to meet recruiters and attend events, help finding work experience and free careers support after graduation.
Derived from the HESA Graduate Outcomes survey, carried out approximately 15 months after successful completion. Contains HESA Data: Copyright Jisc 2024. Jisc cannot accept responsibility for any inferences or conclusions derived by third parties from its data.
*discoveruni.gov.uk/ includes information from the national Graduate Outcomes survey, carried out approximately 15 months after graduates complete their course. For some career paths, graduates need to gain relevant experience, often at non-graduate level. It may therefore take some graduates longer than others to secure a graduate-level job.