The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
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Paralegal / Legal Assistant (with tech focus)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Legal research, document review, case management, basic contract analysis, and a demonstrated interest in how technology impacts legal work.
You're ready to move on when
- You've consistently delivered accurate legal support tasks.
- You've actively sought out opportunities to work on tech-related legal matters.
- You can articulate how AI might change traditional legal processes.
- 2
Recent Law Graduate (LLB/GDL)
0-1 year post-graduationSkills to master
- Strong academic record in legal studies, excellent research and writing skills, and a clear passion for the intersection of law and technology, perhaps demonstrated through a dissertation or specific modules.
You're ready to move on when
- You've achieved strong grades in relevant legal subjects.
- You've completed internships or pro bono work that exposed you to technology law.
- You're eager to learn and apply legal theory to real-world tech challenges.
- 3
Legal Operations / Legal Tech Support
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Familiarity with legal tech tools, process optimisation, data management, and an understanding of how legal departments operate. This path is great if you've been working with legal software and want to move into the content of AI law.
You're ready to move on when
- You've successfully supported the implementation or use of legal software.
- You understand the pain points legal teams face with technology.
- You can demonstrate how technology can solve legal challenges.


