The opportunities are diverse when it comes to choosing a field to work in as a lawyer. In house legal jobs can see you working in roles from advising multinational fast food chains to investment banking groups. For the purposes of this article we will focus on the financial sector opportunities.

To work as a lawyer in financial institutions you will first need to qualify to study for a law degree at university. This means you also need to do well in your A-Levels. In addition to your law subjects at university it would be beneficial to study a finance related subject. Some students choose to do additional subjects to bolster their education.

There are opportunities for new law graduates looking to find work in the financial sector. You may even be able to move directly into an in house role.

Another option is to seek a qualification through ILEX, which may be able to offer an alternative to university qualifications. To assess your eligibility to study through ILEX, visit their website and read their information pages.

Your interest in law should be complemented by a keen interest in financial markets. You will need to help decision makers walk the fine line between maximising profits and pushing the limits too far. Lawyers need to help prevent bad judgement calls, as they can lead to fraud and jail time.

These roles pay very well. In England you can earn in more than of £100,000 per annum. The high salary makes it worth investing in your legal education.

To work as a lawyer you need to be an analytical thinker with a lot of drive. Working in finance requires a head for figures too.