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Eligibility

Academic
You must have, or be predicted to attain, an upper second-class degree or better in your first degree discipline. This does not have to be in law.

Nationality
The GLS is part of the wider Civil Service and therefore the general Civil Service nationality rules apply. Candidates must be UK or Commonwealth citizens or nationals from the European Economic Area (EEA). Certain non-EEA family members of EEA nationals may also be eligible for appointment. At the time of their application, all applicants must have the right to live and work full-time in the UK.

Those on student visas are prohibited under Civil Service Nationality Rules from being granted an extension of stay for employment in which a work permit is required. Therefore, if you are on a student visa and would like to apply, you will need to arrange a work permit before applying.

Guidance on the Civil Service nationality requirements may be found on the Civil Service Recruitment Gateway website.