Law & Legal
Legal Researcher
Researches statutes, case law and policy questions in depth.
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What this career is
Legal research supports courts, chambers, policy bodies and academic institutions with rigorous analysis of law and precedent.
- Typical education pathway
- LL.B., commonly followed by LL.M. or research work
What professionals typically do
- Research statutes, judgments and commentary
- Prepare research notes and briefs
- Support judges, counsel or policy teams
- Contribute to publications and policy drafts
Typical education pathways
- LL.B. through the integrated or three-year route
- LL.M. or doctoral research for academic and policy careers
Important skills
- Research methods
- Legal writing
- Critical analysis
- Precision
Suitable student interests
- Reading
- Writing
- Independent study
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