Career

Law Jobs

Search for Law-only jobs through the UTS Career Service’s CareerHub. Bookmark this page and search Law in the keywords which has been customised for Law students, graduates and Practical Experience placements.

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Law Society of NSW – Student Associate Membership

Eligible UTS Law students can join the Law Society of NSW for free 

Check out their Thrive and Survive Guide (PDF, 2757KB) for detailed information with tips and tricks to make the most out of your legal career.

Diverse Women in Law (DWL)

Diverse Women in Law (DWL) are a not-for-profit organisation who aim to support diverse women enter and progress in the legal profession. Their membership, open to diverse women and allies, offers a wealth of opportunities for sustainable growth. Learn more and sign up today.

Graduate employment program and summer clerkship scheme

UTS Law participates in the graduate employment program and summer clerkship scheme in conjunction with the major Sydney law firms and government departments.

Penultimate and final year law students who are interested in working in one of the large law firms or government organisations are encouraged to participate in these schemes.

Find out more about the:

Practical experience

An essential requirement of the UTS: Law practical legal training (PLT) program is the practical experience work placement. Find out more about practical experience.

Become a Judge's Associate and Tipstaff

Graduates who have attained strong grades and have some legal research experience may wish to work with a judge in chambers for a year or two after graduation and before embarking on the next phase in their careers. Find out more about applying to be be a Judge's associate or Tipstaff.

Become a UTS Law Research Assistant

Becoming a research assistant to a member of Faculty is an excellent opportunity to polish your legal research skills and increase your exposure to a particular area of law. Find out more about becoming a UTS Law Research Assistant.

Postgraduate Study after UTS Law

Postgraduate study can give students a more sophisticated understanding of the law in its wider context to enhance their abilities in their intended area of practice, scholarship or policy-work. Find our more about postgraduate study options.

Need help?

The UTS Careers Service can assist you with services including:

  • resume checking,
  • careers counselling, and
  • computerised career assessment
  • The 2018-2019 Law Careers Guide is also an extremely useful resource. Check it out!

For more information, contact:

UTS Careers Service 
02 9514 1471
 

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UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.