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Could you be one of our research assistants?

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Applications are now open for prospective research assistants at the Law Commission.

Working as part of an expert team, research assistants help to shape the future of UK law and its impact on society. You will have an opportunity to think deeply and work creatively in a challenging and supportive environment. Chambers, solicitors’ firms and universities regard time spent at the Law Commission extremely highly. Based in central London, this role places you at the heart of Whitehall, giving you insight into the workings of government and policymaking.

We are looking for applicants with at least two years’ substantive legal studies at first class/high 2:1 standard, or equivalent experience.

Applications are open until 11.55pm on Friday 30th January 2026 and must be submitted online.

If you’re interested in being a research assistant, find out more about the role and how to apply.

Current vacancies – Law Commission

Testun uchod yn y Gymraeg:

Allech chi fod yn un o’n cynorthwywyr ymchwil?

Mae ceisiadau bellach ar agor ar gyfer darpar gynorthwywyr ymchwil yng Nghomisiwn y Gyfraith.

Gan weithio fel rhan o dîm arbenigol, mae cynorthwywyr ymchwil yn helpu i lunio dyfodol cyfraith y DU a’i heffaith ar gymdeithas. Cewch gyfle i feddwl o ddifrif a gweithio’n greadigol mewn amgylchedd heriol a chefnogol. Mae siambrau, cwmnïau cyfreithwyr, a phrifysgolion yn ystyried yr amser a dreulir yng Nghomisiwn y Gyfraith yn eithriadol o werthfawr. Mae’r swydd hon, sydd wedi’i lleoli yng nghanol Llundain, yn eich rhoi wrth galon Whitehall, gan roi cipolwg i chi ar sut mae’r llywodraeth a llunio polisïau yn gweithio.

Rydym yn chwilio am ymgeiswyr sydd ag o leiaf ddwy flynedd neu fwy o astudiaethau cyfreithiol parhaol o’r radd flaenaf/safon 2:1 uchel, neu brofiad cyfatebol.

Mae’r ceisiadau ar agor tan 11.55pm ar Dydd Llun 2 Chwefror 2026 a rhaid eu cyflwyno ar-lein.

Os oes gennych chi ddiddordeb mewn bod yn gynorthwyydd ymchwil, dysgwch fwy am y swydd a sut i wneud cais.

Current vacancies – Law Commission