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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

Application deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleUndergraduate work experience placementAre you looking for some experience of working in a law firm?We have 15 one week placements available per year for undergraduate students, which are split across our Grimsby, Lincoln and Beverley offices. Placements take place during the Easter and Summer breaks.&nbsp;Placements are structured to allow you the opportunity to spend time in a number of practice areas and therefore experience the different types of work that we do. You will be assigned a supervisor in each of the departments you spend time in, who will be available to assist you during your placement.Throughout your placement, you will experience first-hand what it’s like to be part of the Wilkin Chapman family, by working on real client matters alongside our trainees, solicitors and partners. You are likely to be involved in drafting documents, conducting research and meeting clients. In addition, there will be presentations on training contracts, with lots of opportunities to ask questions and find out more about us.The companyWith a full-service offering and a client base ranging from loyal, local communities to national and overseas businesses, Wilkin Chapman continues to grow, while our emphasis remains firmly on quality and innovation.We know that happy, motivated employees are good for business, and a strong, forward-looking culture benefits everyone. Providing the tools and support to enable our people provides the foundation for success.Our roots go back more than 120 years and we are now the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, with four regional offices and listed in the Lawyer UK 200. With well-established, niche expertise in specialist sectors, many of our solicitors and departments are ranked highly in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK.We help and guide you on your career path, providing a great package of benefits and a superb sociable working environment. We’re a community of like-minded people ready to welcome your contribution.At Wilkin Chapman, we prioritise the attraction and retention of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Our commitment to diversity is integral to fostering a values-led culture, facilitating the firm’s growth, and providing our colleagues with opportunities to build and advance their careers. We are dedicated to creating a fully inclusive environment where every individual feels seen, heard, supported, and valued. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of visible or invisible differences and as a Disability Confident Committed and Armed Forces friendly employer, we are accessible to the widest possible pool of talent.

Vacation scheme - Easter & Summer 2025 - Wilkin Chapman

Rolling deadlineCommunity Links is a hub tackling health and social inequality in East London and beyond. We work alongside the community helping people of all ages reach their full potential. We take our local knowledge of what works to influence national decision making. We are proud to be part of Catch22.MissionWe work towards a world where your potential is not limited by your health or social circumstances.VisionWe believe everyone can thrive if they have 3 basic things: good people around them, a good place to live and a purpose in life. We call these our 3Ps.ValuesOur ethos is to be driven by dreams and judged by delivery.In November 2020, our Board of Trustees took the decision to merge fully with Catch22. Our two organisations have complementary strengths, are closely aligned in terms of activities, objectives and missions, and have been part of an innovative strategic partnership since 2017.&nbsp;The roleOur most popular volunteering role is for a Trainee Adviser &amp; Advocate in our Advice Team. Volunteers in this role help support clients directly with legal, debt, or welfare benefits advice under the guidance of a trained and qualified advisors, both remotely and face-to-face.Role Description&nbsp;You will be joining our award-winning Advice Team. We provide volunteers&nbsp;with training and legal work experience, generally under the supervision of a legal adviser, debt adviser or welfare benefits adviser.This opportunity is open to anyone who has an interest in helping others and is ideal for those considering a career that involves dealing with vulnerable members of the public. The trainee advisor and advocate role is also great work experience for those wishing to go into a profession which involves giving advice to clients and managing a caseload.&nbsp;This role allows you to volunteer from home or if you wish to volunteer from our&nbsp;office. A lunch&nbsp;allowance is provided, as well as a travel allowance&nbsp;for journeys up to Transport for London Zone 6.&nbsp;AimTo help/advise or refer onwards members of the public who present with a variety of legal problems.&nbsp;Transferable SkillsAs a Trainee Advisor and Advocate, you will be expected to learn about and gain experience by:&nbsp;<ul><li>Triaging&nbsp;and&nbsp;interviewing&nbsp;clients</li><li>Taking&nbsp;clients’&nbsp;detailed&nbsp;instructions</li><li>Advising&nbsp;clients&nbsp;with legal&nbsp;problems</li><li>Researching&nbsp;the&nbsp;law</li><li>Making&nbsp;appropriate&nbsp;referrals&nbsp;and&nbsp;signposting&nbsp;clients&nbsp;to&nbsp;professional&nbsp;services</li><li>Ad hoc&nbsp;paralegal work, such as: drafting, casework, research, project work and&nbsp;dealing&nbsp;with&nbsp;external&nbsp;organisations&nbsp;etc.</li></ul>What&nbsp;abilities&nbsp;and&nbsp;qualities&nbsp;are&nbsp;needed?<ul><li>Good&nbsp;listening,&nbsp;oral&nbsp;communication&nbsp;and&nbsp;written&nbsp;English&nbsp;skills</li><li>Ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;treat&nbsp;clients’&nbsp;personal&nbsp;details&nbsp;confidentially</li><li>Organisation and team working skills, including the ability to take feedback on board</li><li>Enthusiasm,&nbsp;empathy,&nbsp;patience,&nbsp;maturity&nbsp;and&nbsp;professionalism</li></ul>If you are interested in this role, please complete this <a href="https://www.community-links.org/volunteer/job-description-application-trainee-adviser-advocate-role-march-2022/" target="_blank">application form for a Trainee Adviser &amp; Advocate</a> and send it via email to <a href="https://www.community-links.org/volunteer/advice@community-links.org" target="_blank">advice@community-links.org. </a>Ideally, we need volunteers to be willing and able to commit to a minimum of 15 hours a week, for at least 3 months.

Trainee Adviser & Advocate - Community Links @ Catch 22

Start your legal career with TLT today.You’ve probably seen lawyers doing their thing in your favourite TV shows or films, but have you ever wondered what the legal profession is really like? This virtual work experience programme will help you to explore roles within the profession and you will gain some insight into a few legal sectors. So sit back and enjoy learning more through interactive content, videos with industry professionals and a series of activities.Follow the Apply link to register to access this free virtual work experience.

Virtual work experience/simulation (unpaid) via Springpod - TLT

PRIME is an alliance of law firms and in-house legal teams across the UK and Republic of Ireland determined to improve access to, and socio-economic diversity within, the legal profession for school pupils aged 14-18 years.While many LawQWE candidates will not be in this age category, PRIME also provides free access to a virtual work experience simulation via Forage <a href="https://www.theforage.com/simulations/prime-uk/intro-law-exfv?highschool=true%3Futm_source%3Dcompany_website%3Futm_medium%3Dcareers+page%3Futm_campaign%3D%3Futm_creative%3Dsharelink" target="_blank">here</a>The PRIME work experience directory can provide a useful resource to students and graduates keen to know which firms support socio-economic diversity and provide relevant contact details. &nbsp;Click the Apply link to access the PRIME work experience search portal now.

Virtual work experience (unpaid) - PRIME

Experience Dentons is an innovative new virtual work experience programme, designed to give you an insight into life as a commercial solicitor at the world’s largest law firm.Experience Dentons starts by providing an introduction to law, the commercial world and to Dentons as a firm. Then, as you progress through the programme, you will complete work related to each of our key practice areas, honing both your technical and commercial skills. By the end of Experience Dentons you will have completed a range of meaningful activities, gained insight to insider information from Dentons, which will help boost your LinkedIn profile and CV.This could be the start of something much bigger.By completing the programme you will:<ul><li>Unlock a wealth of information about a career in commercial law, to help spark your knowledge of the industry</li><li>Gain an insider understanding of the role of a commercial lawyer at Dentons</li><li>Discover the resources and information required to make your journey into law successful</li><li>Build practical skills including: Research, Drafting, Commercial Awareness and Client Communication</li></ul>Please note, the programme is only suited for students above the age of 16. The exercises have been designed to be challenging and to give a broad insight into commercial law so law students at university or above would find it of value.Register for an invitation link via Apply.

Virtual Job Simulation (unpaid) - Dentons

Application deadline: rolling basis&nbsp;GT Stewart encourages applications from students who are interested in the areas of law that we work in.Due to the sensitive nature of the work and the issues that can arise, it is not appropriate to take on students below Year 12 (must be 16 years of age or above at the time of the placement).In accordance with our Equality &amp; Diversity policy we give priority to students from local state schools and academies.We are aware that those who are connected through family or social relations with professionals already working in the field are much more likely to obtain work experience in that field. For that reason we do not encourage direct applications from those who are related to our in house lawyers though we are happy to consider them as part of our general intake.Places are available at half term and during the summer holidays.Priority is given to those who apply early and generally will be allocated on that basis.Please send a covering letter and CV to: <a href="mailto:recruitment@gtstewart.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@gtstewart.co.uk</a>

Work experience (unpaid) - GT Stewart

Work experience - register your interestKickstart Your Legal Career with Our Structured Work Experience Programme!Our 2024 intake is now complete and we will be shortlisting for our next intake in early 2025. By completing this application form you are registering your interest to join our next work experience programme intake due to take place in spring/summer 2025.&nbsp;Are you a law student or someone interested in a career in the legal sector? Seize this unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience with our one-week structured work experience programme.Next Intake:&nbsp; Spring/Summer 2025Location: Leeds City CentreDuration: 1 WeekEligibility: 18+Join us for an immersive week designed to provide you with:<ul><li>Hands-On Experience: Work alongside experienced legal professionals in a dynamic law firm.</li><li>Career Insights: Gain a deep understanding of the legal sector and what it takes to succeed.</li><li>Networking Opportunities: Build connections with industry experts and peers.</li></ul>Secure your spot and take the first step towards a successful legal career. Applications are open now!Apply Today!For any work experience related questions please contact <a href="mailto:workexpapplications@switalsks.com" target="_blank">workexpapplications@switalsks.com</a>&nbsp;

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