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Coroners investigate deaths where the causes are unexplained, or the person’s identity is unclear or unknown.
You'll start by applying to be an assistant coroner before being appointed to position of coroner. Vacancies are advertised by local authorities. To apply, you should be either:
You'll need:
As a coroner, you could:
With experience, you can apply for the position of senior coroner, with chief coroner the most senior position. You can also apply to become a course director with the Judicial College.
Solicitors advise clients about the law and act on their behalf in legal matters.
Forensic psychologists explore what makes people commit crimes.
Immigration advisers give advice on asylum claims, nationality, citizenship, deportation and employment, and represent clients in court.
Trade mark attorneys advise clients about registering and protecting designs and trade marks.
Barristers' clerks deal with the admin in barristers' offices and organise the barristers' workload.
Court ushers make sure that everyone involved with a court case is present and that they know what to do.
In 2025 Dentons are excited to launch their first Innovation Apprenticeship Programme! If youre currently a year 13 student or a school leaver based in Scotland who isnt going on to study a full-time degree in September 2025, they want to hear from you.
If you are a progressive school student or school leaver ready to challenge the conventional, then welcome to Dentons. Next Talent! Our talent network is designed for ambitious individuals like you, ready to disrupt the legal scene.
The Dentons Now to Next Scholarship is a national student scholarship scheme designed for students of Black, African or Caribbean heritage (including applicants of mixed-race with Black African or Black Caribbean heritage) starting on a degree in law.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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