Lawyer: Alternative Careers
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This guide will help you find the information you need to start working in British Columbia. You can use the menu buttons to move between sections of the guide.
In BC, lawyers advise clients on legal matters, draft legal documents and represent clients before courts, tribunals and administrative bodies. You work in law firms, federal, provincial and municipal governments and various businesses or you may be self-employed.
You may find that your international training and experience as a lawyer are not immediately recognized in B.C. The skills you have acquired as a lawyer (negotiation skills, logical and analytical mind, strong verbal communication skills, able to work well under pressure) can be used in these alternative careers:
- Paralegal
- Legal administrative assistant
- Mediator
- Public policy analyst / policy researchers & program officer
- Bailiff