Law & Legal
Legal Advisor
Provides ongoing legal guidance to an organisation or institution.
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What this career is
A legal advisor helps an organisation understand the legal consequences of its decisions before they are made, rather than only litigating afterwards.
- Typical education pathway
- LL.B. with relevant practice experience
What professionals typically do
- Review decisions, policies and documents for legal risk
- Advise management on obligations and options
- Draft and vet agreements
- Coordinate external legal support when needed
Typical education pathways
- LL.B. through the 5-year integrated or 3-year route
- LL.M. or subject specialisation for particular sectors
Important skills
- Legal analysis
- Risk assessment
- Drafting
- Communication
Suitable student interests
- Analysis
- Advisory work
- Organisational problems
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