Ideal Non-Law Careers for Law Graduates

Ideal Non-Law Careers for Law Graduates While the obvious career paths for law graduates would be barrister or solicitor, some graduates may be surprised to learn of the variety of careers they can apply their degree and skills to.A law degree is a very respected accomplishment, and can teach a multitude of translatable skills that many employers For those new law graduates who are uninterested in a legal career, we here at MHHP Law have detailed the alternative industries and jobs new law graduates can pursue in the list below.While we’ve tried to be as comprehensive and thorough as possible, please bear in mind that this is not an exactly precise list, and positions and industries may differ.Advertising, Marketing, and PRevala) Advertising Account PlannerAdvertising Account Planners are responsible for planning and creating briefs for ad campaigns, and essentially giving creative teams a clear direction.b) Marketing Executive/ManagerMarketing Executives and Managers are roles that come with a great deal of varied respo nsibilities and creative duties, which boil down to promoting your employer’s goods and/or services.c) Media Buyer/PlannerevalA Media Buyer or Planner is tasked with finding the best outlets to reach their target audiences, and purchasing time or space on that specific advertising platform.d) Press OfficerCompanies employ Press Officers to act as the middle man between the business and the press, and they’re tasked to officially represent the company to the media.e) Public Relations Account ExecutiveevalTypically employed by marketing or PR agencies, a Public Relations Account Executive is responsible for handling multiple clients and promoting them across multiple media channels.f) Sales Promotion Account ExecutiveSales Promotion Account Executive positions are usually found in retail companies or marketing agencies, and are charged with specified marketing promotions.Banking, Finance, and AccountingPhoto Credit â€" Pexels.coma) Chartered Certified AccountantBecoming a Chartere d Certified Accountant A Financial Advisor is quite self-explanatory, as it’s an individual who provides businesses and clients with advice on how to best manage their finances.d) Investment BankerInvestment banks offer a diverse range of financial aspects to cover, from corporate finance to fund management, private-client services, and more.e) Pension Scheme ManagerA Pension Scheme Manager ensures that your employer’s business or organisation complies with the statutory requirements, as well as make amendments to adhere to new legislation.evalf) Tax Adviser/ConsultantTax consultants are hired by businesses or private clients to tackle particular tax problems, or create long-term cost-effective solutions.g) Tax InspectorAs an employee of the HM Revenue Customs Photo Credit â€" Pixabay.coma) Academic/Public librarianContrary to general opinion, a Librarian is a highly educated and trained individual, and is key to helping all manner of libraries run smoothly.b) Adult Guidance Wo rkerAn Adult Guidance Worker is a supportive figure who specialises in assisting adults that are adjusting to life-changing situations and/or circumstances.c) Careers/Personal AdviserTypically employed by the National Careers Service or education institutions, a Careers Advisor or Personal Advisor is there to offer guidance to young people in terms of their future plans.d) Further Education LecturerBy becoming a Further Education Lecturer, you will have the opportunity to teach your specialist subject to students of all academic levels.e) Primary/Secondary School TeacherA school teacher, whether Primary or Secondary, is an incredibly important and rewarding position to have, as you get to help shape the next generation’s young minds.Human Resources and Recruitmenta) Human Resources OfficerThe Human Resources department is an essential part of any business or organisation, and a HR Officer is responsible for recruitment, training, mediating, and more.b) Recruitment ConsultantTypica lly working for dedicated recruitment agencies, a Recruitment Consultant can also work in-house for businesses, and their main focus is always to find the best candidate for the role.Mediaa) Editorial AssistantThe most common stepping stone into the world of editorial work, an Editorial Assistant is expected to work as both writer and admin assistant, with many varied responsibilities.b) JournalistJournalism is a very popular career choice for graduates of all subjects, but can be a great choice for a law graduate as journalists have to work within more legal constraints than you might realise.c) Publishing Rights ManagerWhat the duties of a Publishing Rights Manager boil down to are just one simple task: managing the rights of the materials they or their business have purchased.Politics and Public SectorPhoto Credit -Pexels.coma) Civil Service Fast StreamThe Civil Service act as the behind-the-scenes of the government, and offers a wide variety of departments for graduates to set t heir sights on.b) Claims SpecialistsA Claims Specialist is a person who researches and investigates claims on the behalf of insurance companies, in order to discover whether the claimant is covered by their policy.c) Government Research OfficerGovernment Research Officers are tasked with conducting research within the government, and then presenting their analysed data in reports for politicians, civil servants, etc.d) Police OfficerAs a Police Officer, you would be a pillar of the community, and responsible for maintaining law and order as well as investigating crimes and dealing with criminal activity.e) Parliamentary AssistantA Parliamentary Assistant provides the main support to MPs, usually in terms of admin in relation to lobbying, legislation, and acting as a liaison to the media when needed.f) Public Affairs ConsultantOtherwise known as Lobbyists, a Public Affairs Consultant has the opportunity to move within both the public and private sectors, and tracks information on eco nomic, environmental, etc. issues.g) Trade Union Research OfficerAs expected by its title, the duties of a Trade Union Research Officer are to conduct research for trade unions, in particular on issues that may affect the trade union and its industry.h) Trading Standards OfficerAn Officer of Trading Standards is employed to ensure that the public aren’t cheated by the consumer world, and in charge of eradicating illegal trading practices, fake items, and more.