Law & Government careers
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lawyer
Provides legal guidance on the development, deployment and governance of artificial intelligence systems.
Min. qualification: LL.B + BLRequired subjectsENGGOV+3 - Law & Government
Cybercrime & Digital Forensics Lawyer
Handles legal matters involving cybercrime, digital evidence, online fraud and technology-related offences.
Min. qualification: LL.B + BLRequired subjectsENGLIT - Law & Government
Data Protection & Privacy Lawyer
Helps organizations comply with privacy and data-protection laws while protecting personal information.
Min. qualification: LL.B + BLRequired subjectsENGMTH+1 - Law & Government
Digital Government Specialist
Uses digital technologies to improve government services, public administration and citizen engagement.
Min. qualification: B.ScRequired subjectsENGMTH - Law & Government
Environmental Lawyer
An Environmental Lawyer is a qualified lawyer who works on cases and rules about pollution, land, oil spills, water, forests and climate. They speak for communities, companies or government when the environment is damaged or when a project must follow environmental law.
Min. qualification: LL.B + BLRequired subjectsENGLIT - Law & Government
Government Policy Analyst
Researches public issues and develops evidence-based recommendations to improve government policies and programmes.
Min. qualification: B.ScRequired subjectsENGMTH+2
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- Law & Government
Intellectual Property (IP) Lawyer
An IP Lawyer is a qualified lawyer who protects things people create — brand names, songs, films, software, inventions and designs — so others cannot copy or use them without permission. They register trademarks, write licensing deals and fight cases when work is stolen.
Min. qualification: LL.B + BLRequired subjectsENGMTH+1 - Law & Government
Lawyer
Advises clients on their legal rights, drafts contracts and other legal documents, and represents people and organisations in court.
Min. qualification: LL.B + BLRequired subjectsENGLIT - Law & Government
Legislative Affairs Specialist
Tracks proposed laws and helps organizations understand, influence or respond to legislative developments.
Min. qualification: B.Sc/B.ARequired subjectsENGMTH+1 - Law & Government
Public Affairs Specialist
Manages relationships between organizations, government institutions, policymakers and the public.
Min. qualification: B.Sc/B.ARequired subjectsENG - Law & Government
Technology & Cybersecurity Lawyer
A lawyer who advises companies and government bodies on the rules for handling people's personal data and for staying safe online. They write privacy policies, check that systems follow the law, and step in when data is leaked or a system is hacked.
Min. qualification: LL.B + BLRequired subjectsENGMTH+1