Law Career Fact Sheet

Your career in... LA W FAQS CAREER Courses & Career Resuurces A career in law offers much more than standing in a courtroom arquing a case. It's about research and analysis, using perspective and being thorough. Here's a snapshot of what to expect: In 2012, 83% of law graduates surveyed by the Australian graduate survey had full-time employment. 21.9% already had employment in their final year of study-. Law firms offer graduate opportunities A law degree can be invaluable in a as well as summer clerkships for graduates. range of industries including banking, finance, consulting and media. Up to 50% of law graduates choose Employment is not guaranteed but it is a great way to gain experience while considering your next move. not to work for law firms?. INDUSTRY SPOTLIGAT WAAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW? How much will I earn?? Administration/Legal Secretary Building and Construction Law Commercial Law Corporate Law/Mergers and Acquisitions Employment Law and Industrial Relations Family Law Financial Services $40,000 - $90,000 $70,000 – $300,000 $50,000 – $200,000 $80,000 - $200,000 $50,000 – $250,000 Graduate requirements vary between states, so be sure to find out what's applicable in your area. $50,000 - $200,000 $55,000 – $200,000 Insurance Law Law Clerk/ Paralegal Litigation Other Legal Partnership and Management All states except Western Australia require law graduates to complete Practical Legal Training (PLT). इ60,000-$200,000 $40,000 – $85,000 $50.000 – $200.000 $40,000 - $200,000 $70,000 - $200,000 $70,000 – $200,000 $15,000 - $160,000 $45,000 – $200,000 $59,500 - $200,000 In Western Australia, graduates undertake an Articles Training Program but can opt for PLT instead?. Patent and IP Law Personal Injury Law Property Law Solicitor SoMETHIA conneTELY DFTERENT! Tax Law $70,000 - $200,000 ITY SECTOR COMMNTER BARRSTER You might choose to specialise in': LIGAL HAALER 8 Intellectual property law And you'll probably wind up working in: RAITITIONiER Science and biotechnology law PARTHER assocIATE Media law Private firms A Environment and planning law Corporate sector Animals, farming and agriculture Liquor, gaming and lotteries Public sector Maritime and admiralty law Not-for-profit organisations A IT law Human rights law FIND OUT NORE Indigenous law Immigration law Law Council of Australia Law Society of South Australia Law Society of NSW Law Society of Western Australia Queensland Law Society Law Society Northem Territory Law Institute of Victoria The Law Society of the ACT For further information on how to kick-start your career in law, visit www.careerfaqs.com.au You Bre tree: lo share - to copy. astribute and transmit tiB work ©00 : Gracuale Caroers Australia Thttp://www.gradlua.ecareers.com.au/wo-content/uploads/2C11/12/GCA-GradStats-2012_FINAL1.pdri 2 Australien Law Sludents' Associalion Thilp://www.al sa.nol.au/carcors| My Cereer legal salary centre Thllp://content.mycarcer.com.au/salary-cerl-/legal Tind Law Australia Thllp://www.lindlaw.com.au/lcarn/9/praclico-anca/olhor.aspx| SOURLES Frr furher formahon or hv ta kirk-start yaur carer ir a, visH .carcertags.com.au