List and description of careers in Malawi and abroad.

Mostly are those with either Certificates or Diploma in law and not admitted to the Bar to practice law in Malawi. They mainly coordinate and assist works of Legal Practitioners. Good communication and analytical skills are required. Legal assistants perform crucial administrative and research tasks that support lawyers in their daily work, including document preparation, client communication, and case file management.

These are called Legal Practitioners. It requires a minimum of a Degree to practice after being admitted to the Bar and licenced accordingly by Malawi Law Society. Attorneys can also work as Company Secretaries. Good analytical and communication skills are essential to this profession. They represent clients in court, provide legal advice, draft legal documents, and handle various legal matters including litigation, corporate law, property transactions, and family law.

These perform minor legal works in complementing works of an Attorney. A Legal certificate or Diploma or just a mere legal training can make one a Paralegal. No admission to practice is needed. Skills like an attorney are required. Paralegals often work in legal aid clinics, NGOs, community organizations, and law firms, helping with legal research, document preparation, and providing basic legal information to the public.

They interpret, apply and protect the laws of Malawi. Formal training is required. For Professional Magistrates like Resident Magistrates and Judges, a Law degree is required. However in Malawi, one needs to practice or serve as a Resident Magistrate for not less than ten years to become a Judge on application and being recommended by the Judicial Service Commission. And it is the President of the Republic who appoints a Judge. These judicial officers preside over court proceedings, ensure fair trials, interpret laws, and deliver judgments that shape the legal landscape of the nation.

In Malawi, Law studies are offered by: