Law
Programme Overview
Our law career & work experience programme offers high school and university students an opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the UK legal industry, equipping students with the experience, knowledge and skills necessary to break into and succeed in this highly competitive field.
The experience, which has been designed and is led by experienced professionals from a wide spectrum of legal specialisms, will see students will benefit from i) a combination of theoretical lectures, ii) opportunities to gain experience working as a lawyer, iii) workshops enabling the development of important technical and soft skills, and iv) Q&A networking sessions with top legal professionals.
The theoretical lectures cover a broad range of topics including the different areas of practice within law, key legal principles, and current issues facing the legal profession. The industry case studies / opportunities to work as a lawyer will enable students to gain experience in the role of a solicitor and develop important skills to succeed in the industry, including critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication.
Our experienced legal professionals will also provide personalised university guidance and career mentorship to support students in navigating their academic and professional choices, enabling students to achieve their maximum future prospects. Specifically, our lawyers will deliver mentorship on qualifying as a UK lawyer and the paths available to students to qualify, whilst our law school advisors will advise on how to break into law school, and how to source and obtain legal internships / work experience opportunities. Overall, students will be well-equipped to build their CVs and position themselves for future success in the industry.
In addition, students will benefit from the opportunity to participate in an exclusive Q&A and networking session with guest speakers and established legal professionals across various sectors of the legal industry. Besides growing your professional network, this networking session will provide students with valuable insights into the forefront of the legal industry, its diverse areas of practice and the direction it is headed in the future.
By participating in our law career and work experience programme, students will gain a unique advantage in their pursuit of a successful career in the legal industry. Register now to take the first step towards achieving your future aspirations.
Why Should I Attend?
Receive a Comprehensive Overview and Understanding into All Areas of Law
Gain a thorough introduction to the legal industry and explore the different types of lawyers in the UK including solicitors, barristers, paralegals and legal executives
Explore different practice areas and specialisms within law including corporate law, family law, and international law
Build a deep understanding of law through diving into case studies across important legal practice areas, including contract law
Build an understanding of private law practices and in-house practices, and develop your knowledge of the legal industry landscape in the UK
Enhance Your University, Law School, and Career Prospects
Boost your university, law school and career prospects by receiving tailored mentorship and guidance on your A-Level / IB subject choices, CV / personal statement drafting, and university / degree choices
Strengthen your CV for law internship and work experience applications through showing an eagerness to pursue out-of-school academic ventures
Understand how to gain work experience to best position yourself ahead of legal qualifications such as the LPC and SQE
Develop soft and technical skills needed to succeed in law and receive tailored guidance from recently graduated law school students and active lawyers working in the industry
Gain Legal Experience by Working as a Lawyer
Explore the specialist legal field of contract law and learn / experience identifying the important requirements needed to form a legally binding contract
Work as a solicitor to draft / review contract terms and to advise your clients and negotiate on their behalf when contract disputes arise
Learn about and gain experience in applying the core legislation which governs contract law to client contracts
Grow Your Professional Network
Network with professionals from across a range of different legal professions and sectors who will be leading the programme
Connect with other bright minded students interested in law
Gain exclusive industry insights from our top legal professionals, and have your questions answered in our Q&A session