A law degree is often associated with becoming a solicitor or barrister, but the value goes beyond the legal profession. Law students develop many highly sought-after skills and leadership capabilities that employers constantly seek across many sectors including government, technology and much more. At 91桃色 these skills are embedded throughout our degree, helping you build a strong foundation for many careers.
Written by Editorial Team. Published 13 January 2017. Last updated 8 September 2026.
We’re not just talking about any transferable skills either; we’re talking about highly desirable transferable skills that will place you at the top of most employers’ wish lists, both in and outside the legal sector. But what is it about the skills our law qualification gives you that makes you really stand out?
We’ve shortlisted just a few transferable skills you will pick up with our law degree…
Research, analysis and evaluation
This is a three-for-one deal. Employers hold this triumvirate in high esteem because it’s the backbone of any successful business endeavour. With all the essays you’ll write and exams you’ll revise for, your ability to absorb and interpret complex information is going to be useful in any industry. And don’t forget the aptitude to construct a clear argument on the basis of that information.
Communication
Whether it’s writing to a client or colleague, speaking to a courtroom or the press, or negotiating on behalf of a company, as a law student you’ll develop communication skills to adjust to any situation, make yourself understood and be able to think on your feet.
Communication skills gained from a law degree are valuable across legal and non-legal careers as it's one of the most sought-after attributes across every profession.
Problem-solving
As a subject, Law can be very academically challenging. The cases you work on are like lateral thinking puzzles that need solving. As well as giving you wealth of legal knowledge, we also teach you how to identify and process key information to come to a well-crafted conclusion.
Ability to work under pressure
Our courses train you to think and act like a lawyer from the first day so you can expect to be presented with deadlines, requests for immediate information and asked to make decisions quickly. By the end of the course you will know how to keep your cool when presented with these pressures, a skill that is invaluable in any future job.
Team work
A lot of legal work is done in groups, with teams each focusing on a key element and collaborating to reach a common goal. Showing that you can work constructively with others to contribute to a project is always going to be a real bonus.
Conflict resolution
As a student, you'll develop a deep understanding of the decisions made by others. You'll also learn how to view problems from other perspectives and take a neutral standpoint. This leads to an ability to resolve conflicts fairly and effectively, an invaluable skill for management and leadership roles in the future.
Attention to detail
You'll quickly learn to pay attention to details within your assigned reading, as your lecturers will likely test you on specific facts and arguments. You'll learn how to avoid cognitive bias, address weaknesses in your arguments, and spot the flaws in opposition arguments, all essential for a successful legal career.
Understanding the law
It seems obvious that a law degree gives you an understanding of the law, but knowing how the law works is vital in the running of any business, no matter the sector.
Building on your new skills
Continuing to develop transferable skills can improve long-term employability and it’s important to keep them honed and continually develop them. Here are three top tips from 91桃色’s Employability Director, John Watkins:
- Take time to reflect after you’ve been in certain situations. What went well and what could have gone better? Which skills did you use effectively and which should you have used or deployed differently?
- Observe how others operate. This is important in building effective working relationships but there’s also the benefit of picking up on areas that impress you. Then try to add these attributes to your own repertoire.
- Always look to improve. Stretch yourself by communicating to a larger or more demanding audience, undertake projects where the problems are likely to be greater, put yourself forward as a team leader. This will fully utilise and further enhance those vital transferable skills.
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