research tasks to do with new cases for members of the court.
A Clerk’s role is not necessarily a stepping stone towards becoming a barrister. It does however prove a strong commitment and working knowledge of the Bar as well as a practical understanding of legal system while seeking pupillage.
from court, preparing and closing courtrooms. A major part of the job is the carrying out of court duties, this includes obtaining names of legal representatives, preparing court lists, maintaining order in the courtroom, administering oaths in court, and handing round exhibits. Vacancies are advertised on Her Majesty’s Court Service website.
Law Costs Draftsmen
You will also develop useful legal contacts and earn money.
Ushers
Law graduates may find working as a court usher is an interesting option. Ushers’ duties include things like escorting judges to and
Law costs draftsmen ensure that a firm’s clients are properly charged for work undertaken on the clients’ behalf. They also help apportion costs between the two sets of legal advisers at the end of long and complex cases. In some instances, they represent clients in court when there is an issue over costs. Many law costs draftsmen are school- leavers. Completion of a two- year, learn-while-you- earn course is required to qualify.
Researcher at the Law Commission
Every year the Law Commission recruits an intake of research assistants to work on legal review and reform projects. Posts are
provided on a temporary basis and last for one year.
Legal Secretaries
Legal secretaries provide secretarial and clerical support to solicitors, barristers and the law courts. They deal with correspondence and help prepare documents such as wills, divorce petitions and witness statements. Legal secretaries are specialists because legal documents are composed differently from other commercial documents. Positions can usually be found by contacting firms directly or checking with local recruitment agencies.
Useful Law Career Websites: The Law Society –
www.lawsociety.org.uk Legal Futures –
www.legalfutures.co.uk Law Careers Net –
www.lawcareers.net
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