Year groups(s)
England - Year 12
Timing
Summer holidays
Course format
In-Person
Renumeration
Paid
Programme details
The BCLP Career Kick-Start Work Experience programme is designed to provide Year 12 students with a detailed insight into what it's like to work in a City law firm and in in-house legal roles. You will be paid the London Living Wage for each day you are on the programme.
When does it happen?
To apply for Career Kick-Start, participants must currently be in year 12 and attend a state school i.e. not fee paying.
Additionally, participants should be of the first generation in their immediate family to attend university.
OR
They should be, or have been, eligible for free school meals or the school they attend should be above the national average for numbers of eligible students.
How many spaces are there?
Career Kick-Start will provide places to 20 students in 2025.
Applications for our 2025 programme are now closed.
Apprenticeships
We run an apprenticeship programme in our Manchester and Southampton offices. You can find more information here.
When does it happen?
- Week One: Monday 28 July – Friday 1 August 2025. You’ll work at BCLP’s offices, gaining a valuable insight into our daily work, and taking part in skills development sessions to prepare you for a career in law.
- Week Two: Monday 4 August – Friday 8 August 2025 – You’ll visit a different organisation every day, learning how law firms interact with their clients across various sectors. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to build your network and expand your knowledge.
To apply for Career Kick-Start, participants must currently be in year 12 and attend a state school i.e. not fee paying.
Additionally, participants should be of the first generation in their immediate family to attend university.
OR
They should be, or have been, eligible for free school meals or the school they attend should be above the national average for numbers of eligible students.
How many spaces are there?
Career Kick-Start will provide places to 20 students in 2025.
Applications for our 2025 programme are now closed.
Apprenticeships
We run an apprenticeship programme in our Manchester and Southampton offices. You can find more information here.
