growth in Legal Tech investment in 2018
projected legal services market size by 2021 (USD)
the first year female practising solicitors outnumbered men
The law profession has been around since ancient Rome where the great orators of the empire served as advocates for the public. This practice paved the way for the development of the common law system and became the blueprint for the profession in many parts of the world.
The legal field has expanded far beyond its origins. Emerging specialisms like cyber security and artificial intelligence have taken a central role in how society develops but traditional specialisms still offer a lot of innovation and a chance to be on the cutting edge. For example, finance law is wrestling with cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies while cyber forensics is becoming part of the status quo in criminal law.
Whatever area of law you choose to pursue, you’ll find something that you can be passionate about with the help of a Beyond Academy. Why not jump-start your career and gain a uniquely international perspective with an internship tailored to you?
Every law internship will look different, especially across the different areas of the field. Whether you’re passionate about human rights or patents and innovation, you’ll be matched with a firm that specializes in an area that you care about. But regardless of what area of the legal field you find yourself in, there will be plenty to read up on, notes to take, and questions to ask. There is no such thing as a small task and you’ll find yourself paying close attention to everyone around you and learning a lot.
This competitive industry will help you develop your critical thinking, organization, and communication skills. Everything you do will help reach the client’s goal whether you’re typing out meeting minutes or reading through briefs. By the end of your internship you’ll come away with a better understanding of how the law is put into practice in your future career.
A law internship will give you plenty of experience that will come in useful for any number of career paths and in many cases, will set you apart from other applicants who may not have that first-hand experience.
And it’s important to keep in mind that you can have a successful career in the law field without becoming a lawyer. Some common paths include:
– Courtroom lawyer
– Detective
– Court clerk
– Data scientist
– External auditor
– Mediator
– Civil servant
– Advice worker
Beyond Academy offers Law internships in a number of cities across the world. But our programs are about more than just first-class work experience.
As you work, we’ll offer a range of career support and development sessions to help you make the most out of your professional experience.
We’ll help you tailor your CV or resume to top industry standards, and offer regular interview tips and guidance. You’ll also have access to a 1-to-1 career coaching session that you can schedule for any point in your internship. You can use this as the chance to review your progress so far; or why not consider it a stepping-stone to your next role?
And you’ll have access to a range of employability tools and resources throughout your time in your chosen city. Sharpen your skills and impress your colleagues!
