Year groups(s)
England - Year 12
Timing
Summer holidays
Course format
In-Person
Renumeration
Unpaid
Programme details
The Herbert Smith Freehills PRIME Work Experience programme focusses on three key elements: Providing young people with knowledge of the legal sector with an emphasis on commercial law; Supporting young people with developing the key skills to thrive in jobs in the professional services and excel in the recruitment process; Providing young people with a network of professionals to support them with the next stages of their development.
During the work experience programme, students will participate in a range of learning based activities such as professional development workshops, employability skills workshops and networking sessions. In addition, students will spend time with real lawyers and trainees to gain insight into life at an international law firm and the role of a commercial lawyer.
One of the highlights of the programme is mentoring. Each student will have a one-on-one mentor, who will provide support and encouragement throughout the work experience and beyond. Students will have an opportunity to review their daily progress and discuss plans for the future with their mentors. In doing so, you will gain valuable work experience, advice and improve your networking skills.
In addition to all of this, the week will be packed with different fun and exciting activities, such as visiting the Royal Court of Justice, participating in a team exercise, meeting clients of the firm and much more.
When does it happen?
During the summer holidays, typically in August.
Who can apply?
We do not accept direct applications for the Herbert Smith Freehills PRIME programme. We recruit our participants for the programme through the Social Mobility Foundation Aspiring Professionals Programme and therefore we encourage all students to apply for this. As well as meeting PRIME's eligibility criteria, all students must meet the Social Mobility Foundation Aspiring Professionals programme criteria listed here.
How many spaces are there?
25 in total. 15 spaces for students who live in London. There are also 10 spaces for students who live across the UK to join us for residential programme during the summer months.
Who do I need to contact?
We do not accept direct applications for the Herbert Smith Freehills’ PRIME programme, however we encourage students to apply to the Social Mobility Foundation Aspiring Professionals Programme, which we support and recruit from every year.
Apprenticeships
We currently have a number of apprenticeships in our Business Services departments.
During the work experience programme, students will participate in a range of learning based activities such as professional development workshops, employability skills workshops and networking sessions. In addition, students will spend time with real lawyers and trainees to gain insight into life at an international law firm and the role of a commercial lawyer.
One of the highlights of the programme is mentoring. Each student will have a one-on-one mentor, who will provide support and encouragement throughout the work experience and beyond. Students will have an opportunity to review their daily progress and discuss plans for the future with their mentors. In doing so, you will gain valuable work experience, advice and improve your networking skills.
In addition to all of this, the week will be packed with different fun and exciting activities, such as visiting the Royal Court of Justice, participating in a team exercise, meeting clients of the firm and much more.
When does it happen?
During the summer holidays, typically in August.
Who can apply?
We do not accept direct applications for the Herbert Smith Freehills PRIME programme. We recruit our participants for the programme through the Social Mobility Foundation Aspiring Professionals Programme and therefore we encourage all students to apply for this. As well as meeting PRIME's eligibility criteria, all students must meet the Social Mobility Foundation Aspiring Professionals programme criteria listed here.
How many spaces are there?
25 in total. 15 spaces for students who live in London. There are also 10 spaces for students who live across the UK to join us for residential programme during the summer months.
Who do I need to contact?
We do not accept direct applications for the Herbert Smith Freehills’ PRIME programme, however we encourage students to apply to the Social Mobility Foundation Aspiring Professionals Programme, which we support and recruit from every year.
Apprenticeships
We currently have a number of apprenticeships in our Business Services departments.
