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Career Support

The Law Society Career Support Service provides a wide range of supports for solicitors who come up against any kind of career challenge. The service is free of charge to Law Society members and comprises of both one-to-one help and group programmes.

Helpline Support

Solicitors can contact Career Support any time, by telephone or email, and can discuss any career matter with a career adviser in total confidence.

Career Consultations

A private meeting, in person or online, can be arranged with a career adviser in confidence. One-to-one career coaching is also available.

Job Seeking Support

A wide range of job seeking supports are provided, including a CV review and feedback service and help in prospecting and preparing for interviews.

Resolve Support

Initiative that supports solicitors to job seek in a market where few opportunities exist – involving one-to-one assistance and group support.

Returners Support

A dedicated programme for solicitors who have been away from legal work for an extended time and who now want to get back involved.

Newly-Qualified Support

Information and support for newly qualified solicitors and for trainees about to qualify in collaboration with the Younger Members Committee.

Enterprise Support

Information on self-employment, on setting up in practice and on buying a practice or buying into a partnership – along with useful facilities such as Buy Sell Merge.

55+ Support

Help for solicitors aged 55 and over – employed and self-employed – who want to transition into a different way of working and/or plan for retirement.