Research Assistant - Law Commission

Research Assistants carry a considerable responsibility for analysing the law on given topics with a view to identifying problems and their implications, and developing a range of solutions. They work closely with the Commissioners and qualified lawyers, and take part in meetings and discussions with Government officials, the judiciary, expert practitioners, industry bodies and other interested parties. Research Assistants are encouraged to put forward their own ideas to assist in the development of proposals for reform. Their direct policy contribution, and their support of the general policy work of the team, enables Research Assistants to influence the development of the law. The posts are on a fixed term basis, for approximately 51 Weeks. The start date will be 3 September 2012.
Essential Academic Skills
Our minimum criteria are that by August 2012 you should have completed two years’ full-time substantive legal studies (or the equivalent in part-time study). The results must be at, or at the equivalent of, first class or good 2.1 standard, with at least some elements of first class work. More information & to apply