Careers
Explore your employment opportunities after study
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There are a variety of employment opportunities, be they legal or not, that await students once they complete the Sydney Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD).
If you want to become a legal practitioner, you must complete an accredited program of practical legal training once you finish your LLB or JD in order to receive admission as a legal practitioner.
The information below also contains details on how to become a solicitor or barrister.
The Law Society of NSW helps law students and graduates find employment in the legal market. They also advertise Graduate Employment Programs and Summer Clerkship Schemes. All these positions are advertised through LegalVitae.
Visit the Careers Centre for more information on volunteer work and your rights as an intern.
If you are unsure of your career path following completion of your degree, you may like to contact the University of Sydney’s Careers Centre for further information on alternative careers.