QUT LAW SOCIETY
JOBS OUTSIDE THE LEGAL INDUSTRY ACCOUNTING
What does an accountant do? Accountants assist their clients with the preparation and maintenance of financial records and other tasks such as financial statements, audits, drafting budgets and advising on investments. How do I use my law degree? The disciplined and creative approach that you develop through law school are highly sought out amongst accounting firms now. However, often you will still find that you will still require a Bachelor of Business if you want to be a practicing accountant.
BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES
What do people in this sector do? Banking and finance has a diversity of roles. You can find roles in retail banks, credit unions, investment banks, insurance companies and in the financial tech sector. Generally the roles involve managing and investing money.
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How do I use my law degree? The ability to look for patterns in large amounts of information is a highly important skill. Having taken subjects like Taxation Law can help you stand out when applying for jobs in this sector.
CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY SERVICES
What do people in this sector do? A career in construction can see you employed by a commercial, industrial or residential organisation. You can specialise in property valuation, construction oversight and a range of other processes. How do I use my law degree? The managing of complex processes, working with multiple stakeholders and effective communications are skills that law graduates should possess. These skills are held in high regard in this sector and could help you get a job.
CONSULTING
What does a consultant do? Consultants are the “problem solvers” of the business world. They generally take on the role of an advisor role or an implementation role. These roles could range from how to maximise profits for a new launch to how to navigate a complicated merger. How do I use my law degree? The diversity of this role suits law graduates as they have been trained to think about a variety of solutions to solve problems. Getting a role at a top-tier consultancy firm can be very competitive so definitely try and get an internship or work experience to stand out.
ENGINEERING
What does an engineer do? An engineer’s main role involves testing and making things. They draw upon highly technical skills, developed while studying, to help solve practical challenges. Engineering roles are available in workplaces such as mines, manufacturing plants and in the public sector.
