Work Experience (School Students) – 1 week

Lester Aldridge LLP; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is offering a one-week work experience program based in Bournemouth for Year 10-13 students interested in a career in law. Participants will gain hands-on experience, enhance their confidence, and develop vital communication skills while working with various teams within the firm. This program provides a valuable opportunity to learn directly from professionals in the legal industry and build connections for future careers. Applications close on 28th February.

Qualifications

• Interest in a career in law.
• Willingness to learn and engage in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an interactive induction.
• Shadow team members and attend client meetings.
• Engage in short projects with different teams.

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in finding out what it’s really like to work in a law firm? Our one-week work experience programme offers you the chance to gain valuable insight into the legal profession, develop key employability skills, and meet professionals from across the business.

Duration: 1 week

When: W/C 18th May or W/C 6th July

Location: Bournemouth

Eligibility: Year 10 –1 3 students interested in a career in law

What to Expect

Day 1 – Induction & Insight Day

You’ll begin with an interactive induction where you’ll:

• Meet people from across the firm, including trainees, solicitors, and business professionals
• Learn about the different routes into law – from trainee programmes to apprenticeships
• Get practical advice on how to stand out in future applications and interviews

Days 2–5 – Team Placements

Throughout the rest of the week, you’ll spend time with a different team each day, giving you a real taste of the diverse work we do. You might shadow team members, join in client meetings , or take part in short projects.

We’ll do our best to take your preferences into account when allocating teams, but placements will depend on availability.

Why Apply?

• Gain hands-on experience in a n office environment
• Develop confidence and communication skills
• Learn directly from people working in the legal industry
• Build knowledge and connections to support your future career

Our application window closes on 28th February, where we will then be reviewing all applications and reaching out to confirm the next steps.