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Deadline 31 March 2025Lawyers in Local Government (LLG) National Work Experience WeekWhat is work experience week?Did you know that there are over 5000 lawyers in local government supporting and influencing our community? If you are looking for a rewarding legal career, you are in luck! A legal career in local government stands apart from the crowd – you can choose to specialise in planning, licensing, litigation, housing, childcare, adult social services laws and more. As a local government lawyer, you can find yourself working on commercial infrastructure proposals, public health issues, regeneration projects or delivering a climate change agenda! There are fantastic progression opportunities available to get you right to the top of the action.On 30 June 2025 students just like you, across the country, will take part in the fifth LLG National Work Experience Week. You will spend your each morning of the week shadowing local government lawyers remotely (although in-person attendance could be a possibility) in a named local authority, attending a variety of meetings and undertaking work assignments. The afternoon sessions will consist of a dynamic program of webinars, animated roundtables and live workshops designed to give you a full insight into a rewarding career as a local government lawyer.&nbsp;Who is it for?This programme is aimed at final year law students and current LPC/SQE students, as well as recent graduates. To be eligible, you must have access to a computer or tablet, internet access and a quiet place to work as this scheme will run remotely and/or on a hybrid basis. &nbsp;You will be required to complete a short application form, where you will write a 500-word personal statement. You will have the option to also record a 60 second vlog to assist your application.Supported by an experienced legal team, you will be shadowing colleagues and encouraged to ask questions to help you understand more about legal local government work. During the work experience, you will learn what it is like to work in a local government legal department and gain an insight into specific specialities. &nbsp;You will get to know local government law – values, importance and exactly what it entails – and gain an insight into actual jobs that you would be doing if you choose to pursue a career in local government.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each day will be different. A series of webinars will take place throughout the week to give you a clear understanding of what a local government career entails but also, to improve and build on your legal skills – be it drafting, legal research or application of specific laws. There will also be opportunities to work on existing cases, projects and debates, network with legal professionals, Q&amp;A sessions with the recruitment team, trainee talks and many more.&nbsp;LLG works hard to provide you with a well-rounded overview of local government legal work. We are still building our 2025 programme, however, in the last three years, our programme has covered the following topics and areas of law:&nbsp;<ul><li>Education Law </li><li>Childcare Law </li><li>Advocacy in Local Government </li><li>Environment and Climate </li><li>Commercial Law</li><li>Role of the In-house Lawyer</li><li>Governance in Local Government</li><li>Local Authority Prosecutions</li><li>Licensing and Litigation Law </li><li>Planning Law</li><li>Trainee Recruitment in Local Government</li><li>Chat to a trainee – Q&amp;A session&nbsp;</li></ul>Through working closely with legal professionals and carrying out assigned tasks, you will build on your confidence and communication skills, which are vital in the legal profession. The experience will make your CV stand out! You will have opportunities to network with the people who have been there and done that – you will have an opportunity to build new relationships and contacts, that could provide a reference, which may help you in the future. You will learn how to make a good impression, think critically, speak publicly and by the end of the week, you will be in a position of better standing and ready for those traineeship interviews!&nbsp;Applications are now open. Applications will close on 31 March 2025.Click Apply to access the application form and FAQs for applicants.We look forward to receiving your application.

Work experience 2025 (virtual) - in-house local govt - Lawyers in Local Government (LLG)

APPLICATIONS LISTED FOR 2025We offer a limited number of placements each year. Please contact Rowan Wakefield-Lynch <a href="mailto:rowan.wakefieldlynch@osborneslaw.com" target="_blank">rowan.wakefieldlynch@osborneslaw.com</a> with your CV and a covering letter.Closing date for applications to be sent to <a href="mailto:rowan.wakefieldlynch@osborneslaw.com" target="_blank">rowan.wakefieldlynch@osborneslaw.com</a> is 31st March 2025.You will receive varied hands-on experience during your time at Osbornes Law. You are likely to attend court hearings, sit in on client interviews, conduct research, as well as general administrative duties.Working within a department, supervised by a partner or senior solicitor, will enhance your legal and practical skills. You will be very much a team player. Placements are within the Family Department.What we expect from you:<ul><li>Minimum 3 Bs at A level</li><li>Undergraduates must be studying for a Law Degree</li><li>Post graduates will be considered if you are studying for a General Diploma in Law (GDL) or LPC</li><li>Enthusiasm and Flexibility</li></ul>

Work experience (unpaid) - Osbornes Law

Rolling application deadlineYour first step towards a successful career in lawWe believe that work experience is in an important step for undergraduates seeking to become solicitors. &nbsp;It provides undergraduates with the opportunity to experience life as a solicitor and to try their hand at completing exercises based on real cases to get a true feel for the work types we offer.&nbsp; It is also a great opportunity to learn more about SJP Law, and of course, it is also your chance to show us what you have to offer our firm. &nbsp;We are now offering flexible work experience opportunities, which will replace the traditional Summer Vacation Scheme.&nbsp;You can apply for work experience throughout the year and successful candidates will be offered a bespoke work experience placement at a mutually convenient time.&nbsp; Wherever possible, placements will involve physical time in our office, spending time with our Trainees, Solicitors and Directors, but virtual placements will also be considered.Real experienceOver the course of your placement, you will cover three different seats, in compensation, commercial and property, alongside an introduction to IT – providing you with experience working in different departments.During your time with us, you will get an authentic insight into what life is really like as a solicitor at a top independent law firm. It is a real opportunity for you to see whether a career as a solicitor is right for you, and whether you have got the necessary skills to thrive in a competitive, fast-moving industry.Successful candidatesOur work experience programme is designed for UK university students reading Law, and those studying allied arts subjects looking to undertake a Law conversion course in the future.We value candidates who successfully balance professionalism with communication, collaboration, and team spirit.&nbsp;Successful applicants will also be high achievers with outstanding academics, be committed to working hard, and have a genuine interest in pursuing a future career as a solicitor at our firm.Applications:To apply for a work experience placement at SJP Law, please submit a handwritten cover letter and a supporting CV to our Human Resources Manager, Kirsty White

Work experience (unpaid) - rolling basis - SJP Law

Application deadline: 31 March 2025We run a series of very successful and popular week-long vacation placements in June and July each year in our Hull office.Who do we want?You must be available for a week in the summer of 2025 (applications for 2024 are closed)At that time you should have completed the second year of a law degree, or the third year of an academic non-law degree, and be looking to start a training contract in September 2027.You must have the equivalent of three grade Bs at A level, and, if you have not already done so, you must be on target to attain a 2:1 or above in your degree.Above all we are looking for candidates with the right attitude. We expect our staff to be motivated and enthusiastic, and we look for these qualities in our work experience students.Unlike some firms, we do not believe that work experience should involve photocopying or making tea! You will work on real client matters alongside our trainees, solicitors and lawyers by getting involved in drafting documents, conducting research, meeting clients and going to court.Our programme is organised to allow you to spend time in each of the firm's core departments to experience the sort of work we do. We structure our placements like a mini training contract, and a detailed timetable will be issued to you at the start of your placement.You will participate in group exercises and attend a range of informal presentations to learn how Rollits operates as a business. At the end of the week you will be required to make a presentation to members of the firm and your work experience colleagues. And we don't forget about the social side of things so you will be given the opportunity to meet our lawyers and trainees outside of work in a social setting.A work experience placement at Rollits is an excellent opportunity to gain a true insight into our firm, its culture and its people. The programme we run is an important part of our recruitment process and as such we aim to ensure that your experience will be practical, informative and as true to life as a Trainee Solicitor as possible. The more you put into the placement the more you will get out of it; its purpose is as much for you to assess us as it is for us to assess you!How to ApplyPlease complete the on-line application form and submit it together with a covering letter to our training principal.Our work experience programme is unpaid.&nbsp;Rollits is an equal opportunities employer.

Work experience (unpaid) - Summer 2025 - Rollits

Deadline: rolling basisWork Placements for University StudentsWe welcome speculative CVs from law undergraduates, graduates, GDL and LPC students, or equivalent.&nbsp; If a position is not immediately available, these CVs are kept in case a suitable role does arise in the future.We have a history of employing law students in administrative roles, who work part-time whilst continuing their legal studies. These students frequently go on to pursue legal careers and training with us, or with other reputable legal businesses. Some of our current trainees, solicitors, and even partners, started with us in this way. We are proud to nurture this ‘home-grown’ talent and see our employees develop their careers.Our ideal candidate is a keen and ambitious student with a strong academic record. They will be interested in developing their legal careers and working with a highly regarded and well-established team of lawyers and support staff. They will show a passion for the law, particularly the areas of law that we practise, and a willingness to engage with and support the wider community.Please send speculative CVs and cover letters to our Office Manager.Please ensure your CV includes:<ul><li>Details of academic qualifications including GCSEs, A Levels or equivalent;</li><li>Your degree classification, LPC results or equivalent/SQE preference, including modules and grades achieved;</li><li>If your degree classification is pending, your predicted degree classification as well as evidence of previous results and recent grades;</li><li>If your LPC result is pending, your predicted grade as well as any exam results already received throughout the course.</li><li>Details of any relevant legal work experience.</li></ul>

Work experience - Crane & Staples Solicitors

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 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

The closing date for applications is 30th March 2025.We are now accepting applications for our vacation scheme in 2025.The vacation scheme takes place in our offices in Gerrards Cross over five days between June and September. It provides a great way to get to know the firm and experience working in a regional law firm. It is also a good opportunity for us to get to know you and we regularly invite vacation scheme candidates to join our paralegal or training contract assessment process.Our programme offers students the opportunity to rotate between our six practice groups. During your week you will benefit from:<ul><li>introductions to each team</li><li>multiple networking opportunities with partners, associates, trainees and other representatives from across the firm</li><li>work shadowing with junior lawyers in each practice group, and</li><li>undertaking a mix of administration and paralegal/trainee tasks.</li></ul>Applicants must be studying or have studied for a law degree. &nbsp;To apply applicants should complete the online application form which includes a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should tell us about their grades at school/college and university, their hobbies and interests outside of work, why they’ve chosen a career in law and why they want to do a work placement at BP Collins.Successful candidates will be invited to attend an online interview with a member of the HR team and to complete a number of assessments.

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