700 Reasons: Reason #165

Reason: 165
Languages can be a real advantage in many branches of the legal profession. Lawyers who have qualified in the UK can be found working all over the world, and several law firms based in the UK have offices abroad. Obviously, people who work in these situations need to be able to understand, speak, read and write foreign languages
Reference:
King, A., Thomas, G. (1999) The Guide to Languages and Careers (London: CILT)
Related Keywords:
Careers, Employability, Language for specific purposes, Language learning skills, Law, Mobility