Newsletter archive · Weekly Newsletter #8
Insider tips from a legal recruiter, two uni legal placement opportunities, in-house work experience at Barclays and more
Inside this issue
- Opportunities we’ve spotted, including legal work experience, paralegal roles and training contracts
- Our weekly Q&A, answering your questions about careers in law
- 5 minutes with... Aleisha Murray, sharing her tips after recently recruiting for an in-house training contract
- And finally, a free resource you should know about
Career opportunities spotted this week
📍 Work experience and legal placement opportunities
💻 BHP Law (Darlington)
Applications are now open for their one week work experience programme, developed by a Solicitor Apprentice at the firm and designed specifically for students in Year 12 and Year 13 with a keen interest in law. Work experience will take place in August. Deadline: 17th July.
🎓 Allington Hughes Law(Wrexham)
Applications are open for their legal work experience programme, open to A level and university students. It will run for one week in September. Apply with CV + cover letter. Deadline: 3rd July.
📝 Barclays (Virtual)
Barclays is hosting its legal work experience scheme in September in conjunction with Aspiring Solicitors. A great opportunity for those who meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in in-house roles and/or banking. Deadline: 3rd July.
👩🏻💻 Computacenter (Hatfield/London)
If you’re a second year law student interested in a 13 month placement (starting in August 2026), this could be a great opportunity. Salary is £25,000 and you’ll get some great experience in commercial and tech. Apply ASAP.
📎 Dean Wilson LLP (Brighton/Hove)
Another legal placement opportunity! Dean Wilson are offering the chance to join their Dispute Resolution team as a paralegal for a placement year starting in September. Apply ASAP with CV + cover letter.
💼 Trainee Roles
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