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APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: not stated to apply as soon as possibleMany of our current Directors trained at Ward Gethin Archer and we understand that work experience is a great way for those at the start of their career to get a better understanding of what their future career could entail. We are also keen to find potential future employees who we can look to assist in qualification and retain within the firm to potentially become a future Director themselves.&nbsp;We are not able to offer work experience outside of the placement dates detailed.Our firmOur firm's roots go back to the early 1800s. Today, we are proud to have over 150 staff working in multiple offices across the East of England- from King's Lynn to Ely, Chatteris, and beyond. We understand that people are the key ingredient to having a firm that spans multiple centuries, so we aim to offer as much flexibility as possible.

Work experience (unpaid) - Spring and Summer 2025 - Ward Gethin Archer

Deadline 31 March 2025.&nbsp;Our Work Experience Programme is now open for applications and will close on 31 March 2025.At Birkett Long we are committed to fostering the next generation of legal professionals by offering practical exposure to the services we provide as part through valuable work experience opportunities. You will gain hands on experience over your week with us, working with experienced lawyers, engaging with live cases.&nbsp; We aim to inspire and educate our work experience students who are passionate about a career in law and help them deepen their understanding of how a full service, dynamic law firm operates.Our work experience programme runs between June and September across all our offices but as the programme is very popular, the places are limited.To be considered for a place on the programme, you will need to be at least a 2nd year Law undergraduate.&nbsp;Our work experience placement is for one week and is unpaid.&nbsp;What areas of Law do you offer placements in?We offer placements in the below areas:&nbsp;<ul><li>Agriculture &amp; Estates</li><li>Business (including Education and Regulatory)</li><li>Court of Protection and Inheritance Disputes</li><li>Divorce and Family </li><li>Dispute Resolution</li><li>Employment</li><li>Intellectual Property </li><li>Private Client (Wills, Trusts, Tax &amp; Administration of Estates)</li><li>Real Estate – Commercial and Residential</li></ul>Please note that whilst the list above is representative of some areas of work Birkett Long Solicitors deals with, no guarantee of placements in particular areas can be made. Every effort will be made to try to accommodate the wishes of applicants where possible. Please see the 'our services' menu on our website for a full list of legal services we provide at Birkett Long.How do I apply?Please fill out the Work Experience Students Application Form and then email a copy of your CV to <a href="mailto:workexperience@birkettlong.co.uk" target="_blank">workexperience@birkettlong.co.uk</a>You will then need to read our Firm Privacy Notice and our Work Experience Privacy Notice.We review all applicants after the closing date - 31 March 2025.&nbsp;We will be in touch after this date with the outcome of your application.&nbsp;By submitting this form, you agree to us processing your data for the purposes of the Work Experience programme and you confirm you have read our Privacy Notice and our Work Experience Privacy Notice.

Vacation scheme/Work experience (unpaid) - 2025 - Birkett Long

Deadline 31 March 2025.Each June we run a graduate week for university students in our Salisbury office. The programme gives a flavour of life across the firm by rotating around our different departments.University student schemeEach year in June we run a graduate week at our offices in Salisbury for students in their penultimate year of university. The next date&nbsp;will be the week commencing 23&nbsp;June 2025.There are five places available on our placement and we make a contribution towards travel costs/accommodation. Teams include wills &amp; trusts disputes, private client, property, personal disputes&nbsp;and commercial.Apply nowThe deadlines for applications is 31 March 2025. Please complete an application downloadable from our website.

Work experience (unpaid) - Wilsons Solicitors

Deadline 21 March 2025Law, unlockedAbout this experienceAre you curious about life at DLA Piper? Discover how we’re making an extraordinary impact beyond the borders of traditional law by attending this event.This event is designed for first-year law students and second-year non-law students who want to explore what makes DLA Piper a different kind of law firm. Give your career the best platform and start shaping your future with us.At our Law, unlocked insight event, you will:<ul><li>discover innovation at workby learning how we’re using AI and legal technology to redefine the way a global law firm operates;</li><li>see how we're more focused on shaping the future than protecting the past by exploring our practice groups and approach to responsible business and sustainability;</li><li>meet the people behind the impact - our trusted advisors, innovators, and game-changers who challenge the status quo every day.</li><li>build your knowledge, skills and confidence through sessions designed to help you determine if a career in law is right for you.</li><li>navigate your path to success by gaining early insights into our early career programmes.</li></ul>You’ll also be invited to ourapplication masterclass in September 2025, giving you a head start in your 2026 summer internship application.Take the first step towards a world of opportunity, and the key to a global career.&nbsp;Am I eligible?<ul><li>Studying a law degree:&nbsp;you can apply if you're a first-year student on a three-year course or a second-year student on a four-year course.</li><li>Studying a non-law degree: you can apply if you're in your second year of study.</li><li>Open to students from any degree background studying at a UK university. </li><li>We welcome applications from eligible students interested in opportunities across our UK offices – Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Manchester and Sheffield. Please apply to the event located closest to you.</li></ul>Key dates<ul><li>Applications open: 27 January 2025</li><li>Programme dates: 7 April 2025 (London) and 08 April 2025 (Leeds)</li></ul>

Work experience/Vacation scheme - Spring 2025 - DLA Piper

The closing date is 30th April 2025Our Work Experience Programme offers you exclusive access to all areas within Wrigleys. By working alongside our dedicated lawyers and support teams, you’ll gain first-hand experience in each of our specialist fields. This is your chance to acquire valuable insights and explore the practical aspects of law.At Wrigleys, we strive to be an inclusive employer and are actively taking steps to diversify our workforce. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all groups and backgrounds.What You Can Expect<ul><li>Shadowing Solicitors and Trainee Solicitors</li><li>Networking with our lawyers (Paralegals, Trainee Solicitors, Solicitors, including Partners)</li><li>Networking with our support teams</li><li>Contributing to group exercises</li><li>Completing legal tasks</li><li>Employability skills coaching</li></ul>We will also reimburse your travel expenses and provide lunch during your placement.Duration and ScheduleSpecific dates and times will be provided upon acceptance into the programme.Job Experience:EligibilityOur Work Experience Programme is open to individuals aged 18 and above.Key Dates:<ul><li>Applications open:&nbsp;January</li><li>Applications close:&nbsp;30th April 2025</li></ul>Please complete the application form and submit your CV.Note:&nbsp;This work experience forms no part of our trainee recruitment process. If you are interested in our trainee opportunities, please visit the Trainee Recruitment page on our website.If you have any questions or would like further information about our work experience programme, please contact the team

Work experience - 2025 - Wrigleys

Application deadline: Training Contract 1 June 2025Application deadline: Vacation scheme 31 March 2025Are you a law student? Our popular graduate scheme offers a road into a major regional law firm.We are a major regional law firm, and we’re growing fast. We offer a wide variety of opportunities in a range of departments. Whether it’s wills or leases, farmland development or divorces – we'll have something that piques your interest.You will be encouraged to contribute effectively day-to-day – and of course you will be surrounded by experienced lawyers, helping you at every step. We carefully assess the level of responsibility we give you and when you’re ready, you can deliver client-facing work too.Applying for a training contract at TeesVacation schemes are a great way of deciding which firms you would like to apply for a training contract, and Tees’ vacation scheme is no exception. During your placement, you’ll have the chance to chat with our current trainees about life as a trainee solicitor here.Our training contract consists of four seats of six months in different departments at one of our six offices. Trainees work in supportive teams and are supervised by either a Partner or Senior Associate. We actively encourage our trainees to get involved in marketing, networking, training, and social events hosted by the firm. The working environment is enthusiastic and friendly and trainees have regular meetings with their supervisors.At Tees, we support our trainees and their progression through the firm. Some of our previous trainees include:Chris Claxton-Shirley&nbsp;– Wills Tax Trusts and Probate Solicitor at Tees&nbsp;Sally Powell&nbsp;– Family Partner at TeesWe’re award-winningWe won the 2019 Law Careers.net&nbsp;‘Best Trainer – Regional Law Firm’ award. We have a good track record - we've won The LawCareers.Net Recruitment and Training award for ‘Best trainer - Medium regional firm’ in 2016 (and in 2010) and in 2012 we won Best Work Placement scheme – Regional firm.We only recruit academically strong, personable and ambitious people to train with Tees. Our trainees are a big part of the firm’s future, as they progress through their training, into qualification and beyond. Eight of our current partners started their careers as trainees at Tees!&nbsp;When to applyTees’ Training Contract application window opened on&nbsp;Friday, 20 December 2024,&nbsp;and will close at midnight on 1 June 2025.To apply,&nbsp;submit your CV with a cover letter.Tees’ 2026/2027 Training Contract Assessment Day is scheduled on Thursday, 3 July 2025, in Bishop’s Stortford.We receive a very high volume of applications, so please apply well before the closing date. We will respond to all applications after the closing date.What we’re looking for:<ul><li>At least 320 UCAS points (ABB) or equivalent</li><li>At least a 2:1 in your degree</li><li>A keen and genuine interest in Tees</li><li>A personable and ambitious nature</li><li>A well-rounded individual with interests both related and unrelated to the law</li><li>Commercial awareness</li></ul>If that sounds like you, then we would like to hear from you.What is the vacation scheme?Every year, we welcome talented students and graduates for a week’s placement on our vacation scheme. It’s your chance to get to know us and to see what it’s like working in a modern law firm.It’s also our chance to get to know you! We regularly invite vacation scheme candidates to then join our training contract assessment process.How the vacation scheme worksThe vacation scheme runs for one week during June or July every year, and is open to:<ul><li>Second and third year undergraduates</li><li>Graduates</li><li>Students/graduates of the LPC, GDL or SQE&nbsp;</li></ul>During your placement, you’ll get to work on real cases and will work in two or three different departments. You’ll get to see the range of the firm’s work and talk to experienced solicitors about what it’s like to work in their field. We’re interested in hearing from those who are already studying a Law degree, or those who wish to pursue a career in Law with us.We are looking for candidates with:&nbsp;<ul><li>At least 320 UCAS points (ABB at A Level or equivalent)</li><li>A keen and genuine interest in applying to Tees for a training contract after completing the vacation scheme</li><li>A personable and ambitious nature</li><li>Interests both related and unrelated to the law</li><li>Commercial awareness</li></ul>During the week, you will be invited for lunch with some of our current trainees. We will reimburse any travel expenses up to £50.Tees 2025 vacation scheme application deadlinesThe deadline for our 2025 vacation scheme is 31 March 2025. Soon after the closing date, you will be informed whether you will be invited to an interview, which normally takes place in April.&nbsp;In 2025, the vacation scheme will take place in June.Applications are open from&nbsp;20 December 2024. To apply,&nbsp;submit your CV with a cover letter

Training Contract & Vacation scheme - 2026/7 & 2025 - Tees

Application deadlinesVacation scheme route 31 January 2025Training Contract only route 30 April 2025If you are excited by the idea of practicing international law, but crave the teamwork, mentoring and direct client contact that a smaller office offers, we may be the firm for you. Our lawyers in London work closely with our teams in markets worldwide, from Paris to New York, Silicon Valley to Shanghai.&nbsp;Whether you’re looking to start your law career or join us from another firm, our London office offers a dynamic, collaborative environment. We offer a comprehensive training program, including academies focused on developing business skills as you advance. And we will ensure you connect with mentors and have opportunities to make a social impact through a world-renowned pro-bono programme.Our Training ProgramWHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR&nbsp;We look for individuals who want a high level of responsibility from day one, enjoy working in teams, are great at building relationships, have the grit and determination to persevere and find innovation and change exciting. &nbsp;Inspire us with your diverse backgrounds and interests, and tell us about the life experiences and perspectives that shape your worldview. We welcome bright, talented graduates of any discipline who are looking for a firm offering a broad-based training contract. Applicants should have or be on track to achieve a 2:1 (or above) degree in any discipline.&nbsp;VACATION SCHEME ROUTE&nbsp;The primary route to applying for a training contract with us is to apply for a space on our summer vacation scheme programme. Our vacation scheme offers participants an opportunity to see the London office of a U.S. law firm in action and get an insight into what life as a trainee would be like here. During the two-week scheme you’ll spend time in two practice groups, working on real work alongside our trainees, associates and partners. There will also be a variety of social opportunities and events throughout the scheme, giving you an opportunity to really get to know our team. Candidates can also expect to attend various training sessions and workshops and they will be assessed for a training contract via a structured interview, a written exercise, a research task and a group presentation (please note, the assessment process is subject to change).&nbsp;TRAINING CONTRACT ONLY ROUTE&nbsp;We also offer a direct training contract application route, designed primarily for those who are unable to complete a vacation scheme with us. This is part of our commitment to ensuring equal access to our opportunities – we recognise that not all our applicants will be able to attend a vacation scheme with us.&nbsp;COMPENSATION AND SPONSORSHIP&nbsp;Trainee salaries currently start at £55,000 for the first year, rising to £60,000 in your second year. Our NQ salary is currently £140,000. We also offer a competitive benefits package and a dedicated wellness programme in London, including firm yoga classes, and a variety of global and local mental health initiatives. Our trainees will study a bespoke course to prepare for the SQE, and we will also provide a maintenance grant of £1,000 per &nbsp;month for the study period.&nbsp;

Training Contract 2026/27 and Vacation Scheme 2025 - Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe

DeadlinesFor Training Contract Spring Assessment Days: 31 January 2025For Vacation Scheme: 17 February 2025For Training Contract Summer Assessment Days: 2 June 2025Our Training ContractOur training programme combines excellent legal training with varied, high quality and challenging work, all within a flexible, supportive and collaborative environment.Trainees are given responsibility and autonomy from day one. No two trainees are the same, so we give every trainee a tailored experience, reflecting their own ambitions, skills and approach. We’ll support you to complete seats which will help you to develop your skills, give you a broad and varied legal knowledge and align to your interests and future qualification area ambitions.During your training contract you will work closely with partners and other leading lawyers and build strong working relationships with colleagues and partners across the firm.How our Training Contract works:<ul><li>Bristol or Exeter based Training Contract</li><li>Dedicated and fully funded London secondment, for those who are interested</li><li>Complete 4×6 month seat rotations</li><li>Get a say in the seats you do. No trainee journey is the same</li><li>Given 1:1 coaching by the Training Principal to support you with your seat choices and career aspirations</li><li>Have a tailor-made personal development programme</li><li>Given lots of support from a trainee buddy, supervisor, Training Principal and HR</li></ul>Why Michelmores?Michelmores is the destination law firm for the ambitious, the imaginative and the distinctive. We help enterprises and individuals navigate change to find a positive future.We are a flexible, friendly and inclusive organisation with as clear a focus on fresh thinking as we have on growth and success. We value and nurture our people’s potential and inspiration and give them a creative, open and collaborative environment in which to develop a career and succeed.As a trainee at Michelmores, you will find the best blend of varied, high-quality work in a flexible and supportive environment.Alongside building your understanding of the law, you’ll gain a real grasp of the commercial realities that affect our clients and how we help them make the most of their opportunities.You will be joining a firm that wants to make a positive difference to the world around them, for their people, their clients, the local communities we work in and the planet.&nbsp;Who are we looking for?<ul><li>Individuality</li><li>The right values and behaviours</li><li>A growth mindset</li><li>Future leaders</li><li>Candidates who are passionate about law and a career at Michelmores</li></ul>Please note that the assessment day can take place in either our Exeter or Bristol office.Michelmores LLP is an Equal Opportunities EmployerWe do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation in the selection, recruitment and treatment of our staff.View our Inclusion and Belonging pages for more information.As part of our recruitment policy our candidates are subject to pre-employment screening checks. The Employee Screening Process includes DBS screening, adverse media checks, financial screening, and will also involve verification of employment history, your right to work in the UK and any relevant qualifications and memberships. If you would like further information around this, at this stage, please get in touch with our recruitment team (<a href="mailto:gradrecruitment@michelmores.com" target="_blank">gradrecruitment@michelmores.com</a>)Do you sponsor visas for international candidates?All employees must have a legal right to work in the UK in order to undertake any UK based employment. British and Irish citizens currently have an automatic right to work in the UK. All other citizens must have a UK visa or settled status in the UK. Please provide us with full details of your immigration status and, where appropriate, how you intend to qualify for a UK visa so that we can consider whether or not it is possible for us to progress your application. We will look at each application on a case-by-case basis. Any offer will be conditional upon your right to work in the UK.There are minimum salary and skill requirements that need to be met to be eligible for a sponsored visa. Full details on restrictions including course completion requirements can be found on the Home Office website. UK Immigration Rules are subject to change with little or no notice.Potential sponsorship options are subject to UK immigration policies and any corresponding reviews. Michelmores cannot make any guarantee that you will be eligible for sponsorship. Michelmores keeps its approach under review in line with new government guidance, as it is published.Please also be aware that should any subsequent changes to the UK immigration rules affect the viability of your application before your start date, we reserve the right to change how we process applications, in line with the new regulations. Once we become aware of any changes we will let you know at the earliest possible opportunity.Our Vacation SchemeOur vacation scheme offers a comprehensive, week-long experience at our Bristol or Exeter office. Throughout the week, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in our firm, gaining firsthand insight into whether we're the right fit for you, while we also evaluate your potential to thrive with us.You will spend time in one of our teams, attend skills and knowledge building workshops and network with trainees and other colleagues across the firm.As part of the programme, you will engage in various assessments designed to showcase your abilities and help us evaluate your fit for a training contract with our firm. This is an excellent chance to explore our firm's culture, understand our work, and determine if you want to be part of our journey.Next Steps To apply for any of the above, please click the relevant links via Apply.

Training Contract 2026/27 and Vacation scheme 2025 - Michelmores

Deadlines: 31 January 2025 for Vacation Scheme &amp; 16 June 2025 for Training ContractApplying for a Training ContractIf you have additional needs and requirements due to a medical reason, disability or social economic reason that prevent you from completing the online application form in its current format please contact our graduate recruiter Jenny Sanghera, to discuss alternative arrangements or provisions for you.The initial process for submitting an application for the Vacation Scheme and Training Contract is the same. This involves completing the application formFor candidates who are interested in applying to both the Vacation Scheme and a Training Contract, you are very welcome to apply to this at the same time. If your Vacation Scheme application is not successful it will not impact your application for a Training Contract.Should you apply for your Training Contract early to meet the Vacation Scheme deadline you are still able to log into your application form any time before the Training Contract deadline to add additional information. Please do this if you secure further work experience, attend additional industry events or receive additional academic results.Please be aware that we do not recruit on a rolling basis and all interviews take place after the relevant deadline has passed.Applications are welcome from students of all disciplines. The earliest an application can be made for a Training Contract is in your penultimate year of your Law degree or final year of your degree for non-law students, we do welcome applications from candidates who are past this stage too. We seek candidates who can evidence overall strong academics and our minimum entry requirement is an obtained or expected 2.1 in either a law or non-law degree. We do not have a minimum A-level grade requirement but we do ask that you submit this information so we can see your areas of interest at school and build a picture of your academic progress as you continued your studies.We do not electronically pre-screen application forms, each form is considered on its own merit. Every candidate has a different journey and experience which has brought them to the point of submitting an application to us and we welcome this diversity. We ask that you take the time to add further information where applicable to help us better understand you as an individual and your pathway to us. This is particularly relevant if you are applying later than your penultimate year of your Law degree or final year of your degree for non-law students, if your academic results have been anything other than consistently high, or if you have not gained much legal work experience.More information about a Training Contract at Boodle Hatfield can be found in our graduate recruitment brochure online.Key dates<ul><li>1 November 2024 to 31 January 2025 – 2024 Vacation Scheme</li><li>1 November 2024 to 16 June 2025 – Apply for 2027 Training Contract</li><li>July 2025 – Attend Summer Scheme</li><li>Up to August 2027 – Complete remaining legal studies</li><li>September 2027 – Training Contract Commences</li></ul>Selection Process The selection process for 2027 Training Contracts will be held during July/August 2025.If your application has been shortlisted you will be invited to an assessment centre. This will involve a visit to the London office, an interview with two Partners, an interview with our HR Director, and an ability test in verbal reasoning. You will also have the opportunity to take a tour of our London office, meet some of our current trainees and ask them any questions about what it is like to train at Boodle Hatfield in a relaxed setting.We feel that when our candidates are comfortable they perform at their best and we get to see the real individual. Our Partners and HR Director are experienced in graduate recruitment and set out to make the interview an enjoyable conversation for both parties from the outset. We are keen to get to know you and see how you will fit into our firm. We also want you to leave our offices with a clear idea about whether Boodle Hatfield is a firm you can see yourself training in and progressing though your career.Study Once you have been offered a Training Contract, you need to complete your studies.PGDL Students who have not completed a qualifying law degree will be required to complete the PGDL, we will sponsor future trainees who are still to complete their PGDL.SQE We will sponsor future trainees to complete the SQE exams and attend our preferred preparation courses. We recommend that our trainees attend the SQE preparation courses at BPP at any of their sites (London, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Cambridge, Manchester).Training Contract You will join Boodle Hatfield in September 2027 and undertake your two year Training Contract.If you have any queries on our Trainee Programme please contact Jenny Sanghera, Graduate Recruiter

Training Contract 2027 & Vacation Scheme 2025 - Boodle Hatfield

Deadlines:Easter Vacation Scheme - 26 February 2025Summer Vacation Scheme- 23&nbsp;July 2025There are two ways to obtain a training contract with our firm. The first option is to apply to spend a week with us during our Vacation Scheme weeks. Students that impress and show an interest in pursuing a training contract will either be invited to a follow up assessment with our trainee recruitment panel or offered a place at the next available Trainee Assessment Day.Our award-winning Vacation Scheme invites students wishing to get a taster of what it is like to work at LP&nbsp;before applying for a training contract. Scoring highly in the Legal 500&nbsp;Future Lawyers survey rankings, the scheme offers visitors time to complete some real work alongside our partners and staff and to show us your skills.The 2025 Vacation Scheme will last a week and will run once during the Easter holidays and again in the Summer.&nbsp;During your week you will be given the chance to meet&nbsp;with our lawyers and current trainee solicitors, spend time in various teams practising different legal disciplines, and take part in a number of group exercises.&nbsp; Amongst other awards, we have been winners in the&nbsp;Legal 500 Future Lawyers&nbsp;'Social Life' category many times so you know there will be a visit to the pub at the end of the week!We recruit for both weeks separately so make sure you apply before the deadline for the week you wish to join. Due to the limited number of spaces available (we take up to five visitors per week) we usually have to prioritise applications from those eligible to apply for a training contract during the same year. Ordinarily this means that you will be in your second or third year of a full-time law degree, in your final year of a non-law degree or undertaking post graduate study. That being said, if you are applying for the Summer week and have just finished your first year of law, then we would certainly consider your application.To apply,&nbsp;please send a covering letter and a copy of your CV.&nbsp;Your application should outline your interests, career plans and why you feel you are the right candidate to spend a week with us.

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