If you are wondering how to become a private investigator, below are tips and advice on training for and beginning careers within the legal profession, as well as law job prospects in the UK.

The Job Description

Private investigators carry out undercover enquiries for their clients (solicitors, insurance companies, councils, private companies and individuals).

As a private investigator, you would ask questions and analyse information to carry out background research. Your work could also include:

- surveillance
- fraud investigation
- missing persons enquiries
- investigating insurance claims
- presenting legal documents (process serving)
- investigating commercial piracy
- personnel vetting.
You would typically work alone as a self-employed or freelance investigator. You would use a computer to process detailed reports and maintain your own accounts.