Some useful links

www.allaboutlaw.co.uk
A really useful site for those thinking of embarking on a career in law – whether you are still at school, at university or have completed your LPC/BVC, there is a huge amount of relevant law career advice

www.ilex.org.uk
The Institute of Legal Executives – the professional body representing trainee and qualified Legal Executives

www.institutelegalsecretaries.com
This site provides support, advice and career guidance to trainee and experienced legal secretaries

www.theiop.org
The site for the Institute of Paralegals, the oldest incorporated paralegal representative body in the United Kingdom – provides advice on training and the route to qualification as a paralegal

www.thelawsociety.org.uk
The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales

www.legalweek.com
Top stories, breaking news, jobs, events – all about the legal sector both home and abroad

www.lawcareers.net
Provides a wealth of information on becoming a lawyer, including information for securing a training contract or pupillage

www.thelawyer.com
News, jobs, directories – massive amount of information on the legal profession.

www.chambersandpartners.com/uk
The UK guide listing both solicitors and barristers in over 70 specialist areas of law

www.legal500.com
Provides worldwide coverage on Legal service providers in over 100 countries

www.rollonfriday.com
A great site which provides news, views and gossip on the legal profession – informative and fun.

www.isvgroup.com
This site is for ISV Software, a provider of on-line and PC based pre-employment tests as well as other tools for e-learning and assessment.

Very easy to use and useful for both employers to test, screen and assess as well as employees to develop their IT and secretarial skills.

www.rec.uk.com
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation - the site for the professional body which represents, and is committed to raising standards within, the recruitment industry

www.rec-irp.uk.com
The Institute of Recruitment Professionals - the core purpose of the IRP is to ensure that individual recruiters are recognised as a member of a professional industry that is committed to upholding best practice, world-class recruitment standards and providing the best possible service to clients and candidates