I know that many of you will be studying law at University, but there are other routes to working in a law firm, and specifically in property law. This blog post is aimed at those with an interest in working within the legal sector.
Future posts will concentrate on information more relevant to agents, investors and property paralegals.
There are many different jobs within a large law firm, and many people may find themselves working within a Solicitors office that have never studied law. Accounts, Finance, Human Resources, Compliance, Admin, Reception, Post room, IT, IS, Learning and Development, Hospitality, Facilities, Estates, and many other departments all exist.
But if property law is something you are interested in, and let’s face it you wouldn’t be reading this if it didn’t interest you, then how exactly do you get into it?
Luckily there are lots of options and you don’t have to have a law degree, or a degree at all. Apprenticeships (now government funded) are a great way to get into law, and I will be sharing more information on apprenticeships in future posts.
It is worth remembering that even if you don’t have a law degree you can still work in property law. There are admin and support roles available, and many junior or assistant paralegal positions do not require previous legal experience or qualifications. From there you can build up experience and if you decide law is for you, then the option to become a Solicitor is not limited to those with a degree in law.
I will not be concentrating on hints and tips for how to get your dream job, as there are so many websites and blogs doing exactly that. I will instead be looking to share useful information on the sector to increase your commercial awareness and some practical ideas in future posts.
If you are thinking about getting into law, then go for it. There is nothing to hold you back, and who knows you might just like it.
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