How can I have a career in volunteering abroad?

Volunteering work to coincide with law career?

• im currently in sixth form studying my a levels, and i want to study law at university. our head is encouraging us to take on voluntary work that would benefit our career choice, but ...show more

• Answer:

  It appears that you are not from the U.S. and I'm not sure how old a person would have to be to be in the sixth form, but in the U.S. we have two organizations called ABLE (Advocates for Basic Legal Equality) and Legal Aid. Both provide law services for individuals with low incomes. Perhaps you have something similar in your country. We also have the American Bar Association. The ABA's Mission is: "To serve equally our members, our profession and the public by defending liberty and delivering justice as the national representative of the legal profession." I'm certain every county has a similar organization. That would be a great place to start. Also, many communities have a volunteer referral service. Referral services match volunteers with appropriate opportunities. If you don't know of any, try calling a large church, synagogue, or mosque and ask them if they know of a volunteer referral source. A church, synagogue, or mosque that does a lot a community outreach should know. Or what the heck, just start calling law offices and asking if they use volunteers your age. A large law firm should have a human resources person who can direct you. Last but not least, get in the habit of writing professionally. Even for volunteer work, no one is going to be impressed with your "no caps" style. Good Luck, Sister