Professional Bodies & Journals

The following professional bodies are of particular relevance to law students

• The Law Society of England and Wales (includes Trainee Solicitors' Group)
• Education Department of the General Council of the Bar
• Institute of Legal Executives

Journals

• The Law Society Gazette- weekly
• The Lawyer- weekly
• The Times- law articles on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• The Independent
• The Guardian
• www.spr-consilio.com

Other professional bodies

A good source of information on professional bodies and the qualifications needed for the occupations they represent is British Qualifications (a copy of which is in the Careers Library). This lists associations according to their occupational field, e.g. Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, etc. They often have regional representatives who give advice to potential or new entrants.

Also, see the list, maintained by Reading University Careers Service, of Professional Associations, particular employers and trades unions.