Government Lawyer

Background

Government lawyers provide legal advice to government departments, agencies, and ministers. They help draft laws, review government policies to make sure they're legal, and represent the government in court cases. Their work affects how public services are run and how laws are applied to citizens.

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Next Step Roles

Senior Government Lawyer→Head of Legal Services→Crown Counsel→Attorney General's Office Director

Publications

Law Society GazetteGovernment Legal Service Newsletter

Books

To Kill a MockingbirdThe Rule of LawA Brief History of Justice

Movies

The CrownSuits

Key Figures

Keir StarmerSue GrayVictoria PrentisLord Falconer

Classification

SIC Code8111, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference340.6, 352.14For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Crown LawyerPublic Sector LawyerGovernment CounselState Attorney

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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