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Addleshaw Goddard

Who we are?

A premium international business law firm with international reach and an exceptional breadth of services.

Where are we here?

Legal Explorers

Year groups(s)

England - Year 12
Scotland - S5

Timing

Summer holidays

Course format

Hybrid

Renumeration

Unpaid

Programme details

The programme will run from October 2023 to August 2024 with monthly workshops, mentor meetings and finish with a week of hands-on work experience in one of our offices from Monday 29 July-Friday 2 August 2024. This opportunity is based at either the Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester or London offices.

As participants, students will receive:

  • A laptop and data to access online sessions and support their own studies – they can keep the laptop after the programme finishes
  • A one-off bursary payment to cover the time spent on work experience
  • Online workshops giving an insight into Addleshaw Goddard and working on key skills for a future career in law
  • A mentor to provide advice and support throughout their time with us
  • An in-person insight day in April, and a week of work experience in the summer
  • Opportunities to network with Addleshaw Goddard colleagues and learn more about the variety of roles at AG
Who can apply?
As well as meeting PRIME's eligibility criteria, you must either be in year 12 England or S5 in Scotland in the 2023/2024 academic year and be within travelling distance of an Addleshaw Goddard offices in either Manchester, Leeds, London or Edinburgh.

How do I apply?
You can find out more about the opportunity on this page and applications can be submitted here. The application deadline is 25th September. We are also running a virtual information session for interested students on 13th September, 17:00-18:00. Students can register to attend here.

Please note that you need to be able to attend the proposed dates below:

  • Monday 30 October, 17:00-18:00 (Office)
  • Wednesday 29 November, 17:00-18:00 (Office)
  • Wednesday 13 December, 16:00-17:00 (Virtual)
  • Wednesday 31 January, 17:00-18:00 (Office)
  • Wednesday 28 February, 16:00-18:00 (Virtual)
  • Wednesday 27 March, 17:00-18:00 (Office)
  • Wednesday 29 May, 16:00-17:00 (Virtual)
  • Wednesday 24 July, 17:00-18:00 (Office)
  • Monday 29 July-Friday 2 August (Office)
How many places are there?
There are about 20 places (generally 5 at each office location).

Apprenticeships
We also offer award-winning legal apprenticeships at Addleshaw Goddard which give you the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and the knowledge required to accelerate your career in law. You can find out more here.

Legal Access Week

Year groups(s)

England - Year 12
England - Year 13
Scotland - S5
Scotland - S6

Timing

February half-term

Course format

Virtual

Renumeration

Unpaid

Programme details

A virtual programme to gain insight into the legal sector and different careers available at Addleshaw Goddard.

  • Learn more about the different routes into the legal profession and the experiences of working for an international law firm.
  • Skills-based workshops on enhancing your CV, preparing for interviews and developing your communication skills.
  • The opportunity to ask questions to and network with Trainees Solicitors, Apprentices, and Partners at Addleshaw Goddard.
  • The programme will be happening via Microsoft Teams 12th to 16th February 2024
Who can apply?
As well as meeting PRIME's eligibility criteria, you must either be in sixth form in England or S5/S6in Scotland in the 2023/2024 academic year and be within travelling distance of an Addleshaw Goddard offices in either Manchester, Leeds, London or Edinburgh.

How do I apply?
You can find out more about the opportunity on this page and applications can be submitted here. The application deadline is Monday 22 January 2024.
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