Newsletter archive · Weekly Newsletter #3
A squiggly career journey to Norton Rose Fulbright, building commercial awareness and opportunities for aspiring barristers
Inside this issue
- Career opportunities we’ve spotted, including work experience, paralegal roles and insight days
- Our weekly Q&A, answering your questions
- An inspiring career journey from a legal professional, including why aspiring lawyers shouldn’t underestimate the value of broader work experience
- And finally, a career tip you can put into practice straight away
Career opportunities spotted this week
📍 Work experience and insight days
⚖️ JUSTICE (London)
3 month paid internship (or longer, if conducted part-time). Great experience for those interested in legal policy, law reform and human rights. Deadline: 24th May (today)!
👩🏻⚖️ Leathes Prior (Norwich)
Vacation scheme running w/c 7th September 2026. Apply with CV + cover letter. Deadline: 29th July.
📖 BP Collins (London)
Offering a law insight day in July for A level (or equivalent) students. Apply with CV + cover letter.
📝 Citadel Chambers (Birmingham)
A 2-3 day mini pupillage and insight into the Criminal Bar. Deadline: 31st May.
🏛️ ICLR Law Reporter Work Experience (London)
A 4-day programme for A level (or equivalent) students giving insight into the legal system, including visits to the Royal Courts of Justice and the Supreme Court. Deadline: 13 June.
👩🏾⚖️ Northern Pupillage Fair (Liverpool)
Free tickets are now available to the event on 5th September for those considering the Bar. Open to A level (and equivalent) students, uni students and graduates.
💻 The Forage (Virtual)
Offers plenty of free virtual work experience simulations at a range of law firms, available anytime.
💼 Trainee Roles
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