Obviously studying Law helps you move towards obtaining a career in Law. However, it is important to reflect that Law is not just for lawyers. It is a challenging, interesting, and door opening subject.  Below are just a few examples of where studying law can lead:

Those studying law become: Solicitor, Barrister, Lawyer (overseas), Legal Executive, Teacher, Company Secretary, CPS, Business, Citizens Advice, Civil Service, Local Government, Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Travel Business (legal knowledge can be valuable), Administration, Retail, Publishing, Politics, The Armed Forces, The Police.

Some practical examples:

Dr Jepson went back to school at 38 with no GCSE's (O or A), now has a Diploma in Social Studies (Oxford), Law Degree, Law Masters Degree, Doctorate in Law (all degrees at University College London).
Mrs Anna Lindley did a Law Degree and the Legal Practice Course and then a Teacher Training Course, before being employed to teach Law at Strode's College.
Mr Duncan Bunce. Went to Magna Carta School and did A-Level Law at Strode's College. Then a Law degree at Brunel, then the LPC, before being employed to teach Law at Strode's College and undertaking the Teacher Training Course.
Miss Lisa Incledon, Went to Magna Carta, studied A-Level Law at Strode;s College. Did a Law Degree at Oxford University, before completing the Bar Vocational Course.
Mr Scott did A-Level Politics at Strode's College, before doing a Politics Degree. He is now undertaking a Masters Degree in Politics at Royal Holloway University, while teaching Government & Politics here.

Advice: Now, in a recession, is the best time to be studying law. As you study, it will be easier to find places. When you qualify, the economy is almost certain to be buoyant - which means there will be plenty of demand for newly qualified lawyers.