Q&A · Career Change

I’m a career changer who is interested in law but I don’t know how to gain experience to know if it’s right for me, to build my legal skills and to show my interest in legal work. I work full-time so I can’t really do long-term placements. What would you recommend?

Answered in Weekly Newsletter #22 · 4 October 2026

For many people I know, law is a second career. The experience you've already built is a real asset. The good news is that you don't need a long-term placement to explore whether law is right for you. Some of the most useful opportunities are free, flexible and can be fit around a full-time job.

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