With so many websites relating to the law profession, researching a career in law has never been easier. From information on professional bodies, career guidance on law and the latest issues in the legal profession, you'll find that going online saves a lot of legwork. But how can you find all the necessary information amidst the URLs? And is there a site that provides a one-stop shop of law information? The professionalsAs you know there are various different associations, professional bodies and training councils within the profession and they can be sought online. Sites from the Law Society and Bar Council contain information on services, events, codes of conducts, issues, careers, contact details and directories of associates. If you want information on specialising as a solicitor advocate you'll find similar details on the website of their ruling body SAHCA. Training councils like ILEX provide information courses, application procedures, jobs and professional issues. The TSG site can help with funding, resources, guidance and training issues as well as providing information on social events it runs for trainee solicitors. The InnsInformation on each of the Inns is available online. Each of these contains the same information on each respective Inn, with the purpose of allowing would-be barristers an informed choice on which one to join. Typically this information will include details of the history of the Inn, its facilities, library and training information, links and contacts and information for members and on events. The journalsEach of the leading law journals is available in an online version. As with the paper versions the websites of The Law Gazette, Legal Week and The Lawyer contain all the latest news, issues, opinion and features connected with the law profession. Professional Bodies, Associations and Training Councilswww.lawsociety.org.uk www.barcouncil.org.uk www.ilex.org.uk www.tsg.org.uk www.sahca.org The Innswww.lincolnsinn.org.uk www.middletemple.org.uk www.innertemple.org.uk www.graysinn.org.uk The Journalswww.lawgazette.co.uk www.legalweek.net www.the-lawyer.co.uk Law Careers Informationwww.lcan.csu.ac.uk |
