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Leap into legal life
How to become a solicitor in the Republic of Ireland
A solicitor is the bedrock of the legal system in Ireland, providing advice, guidance, conveyancing and so many other services to clients. Becoming a solicitor involves studying for exams and completing a training contract with an established firm. Let's see what else is involved.
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Where to work?
Top graduate employers in the legal sector
Every year, gradireland compiles research on the most popular employers across multiple sectors, including law. FInd out what legal firms are currently the most popular with students and graduates.
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Your career and your law degree
Where your legal degree can take you
Your law degree can take you on an exciting journey in the legal sector, but can also provide you with skills and attributes that you can use in many other positions. Find out what other areas you could work in.
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Job applications
How to get your legal CV noticed?
Your legal CV is the key to landing a graduate interview, and ultimately a job. But, in this highly regulated sector, what are the key skills and highlights that recruiters are looking for and how can you make them stand out on your CV?
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More tips on building your legal career
Employers in Law
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Active employers looking for graduate talent all year round.
And many more
Other employers who are active on gradireland, regularly posting new opportunities and events during peak seasons.
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CVs, applications and tests
Learn how to stand out! From writing CVs and applications to practicing aptitude and psychometric tests, find the tools and tips to help you apply with confidence.
Career ideas
Not sure where to begin or the type of job that would suit you? Explore your career choices and find professions that make a difference, options with your degree subject, working abroad opportunities, tips for starting your own business and more.
Finding a job
Find the advice and guidance you need at the start of your career, as well as tips for structuring your job hunt, building your network and showcasing your potential.
Internships
Internships are a great way to build up work experience early on in your career. They can also lead to a graduate job offer.
Interviews and assessment centres
Learn how to succeed in graduate interviews and assessment centres with our advice on answering tricky interview questions, on the essential research you need to do before an interview and on tackling assessment day exercises.
Job descriptions
Discover and build the skills that graduate employers are looking for. Explore career advice and find the tools to help you develop and showcase your potential.
Job offers and working life
Navigating job offers and working life can be tricky early on in your career. Learn all about job offers, what to ask and how to ace your first role.
Skills for getting a job
Discover and build the skills that graduate employers are looking for. Explore career advice and find the tools to help you develop and showcase your potential.
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