16 first jobs in law

Were “fault,” “damage,” and “causal link” among your very first words? Does your uncle ask you at family gatherings whether you can do something about his latest traffic fine? Are you quick-witted and skilled at writing compelling arguments for your clients? Then you might just be born to be a legal expert!

If you're looking to start your career in a legal job, there are plenty of fields to explore. How about family law, corporate law, environmental law, criminal law, financial law, administrative law, international or European law, labor law, environmental legislation, or tax law? As a legal professional, your work has a real impact on society—and who wouldn't want that? So straighten your turtleneck, it's time to put your talents to work in your first legal job. Browse our many vacancies and gain your first real experience in the legal world.

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Ever thought about a traineeship? On our traineeships page, you can find out what it entails and browse open positions. Prefer an internship in law? Start your search on our legal internships page! And even as a student, there are plenty of opportunities for you. If you'd like to gain some early experience in the fascinating world of law, you can find legal student jobs here.