Video: Working for the Government Legal Service

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Many people overlook the Government Legal Department (formerly the Government Legal Service) when they are deciding where to apply to for their training contracts.  The third in our video series has lawyers working in various UK Government departments talking about their highlights of working for the GLD.

For more information about this as a possible career option take a look at the GLD website.

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