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Slaughter and May

Who we are?

Slaughter and May is a leading international law firm, advising on high-profile and ground-breaking transactions around the globe. Our clients range from governments to entrepreneurs, from retailers to entertainment companies and from conglomerates to Premier League football clubs. We have 1,100 people in our London office, only half of which are lawyers. The firm provides clients with a professional service of the highest calibre, combining technical excellence with commercial awareness and a practical, constructive approach to legal issues.

Where are we here?

Excellerators

Year groups(s)

England - Year 12
Scotland - S5
Northern Ireland - Lower Sixth

Timing

Summer holidays

Course format

Virtual

Renumeration

Unpaid

Programme details

Virtual Work Insight Programme
Our Excellerators Programme gives an insight into the many different professions at an international law firm, ranging from lawyers to business services, including legal technology, global client development and responsible business. The weeklong, virtual programme is a chance for students across the UK to gain an insight into working life at Slaughter and May, as well as essential employability skills through interactive workshops, hands-on tasks and networking sessions.

What will you gain?

  • Get to know the legal sector: interactive sessions with our range of legal and business services staff
  • Skills-based workshops including ‘how to stand out on LinkedIn’ and ‘how to network effectively’
  • Offline tasks that will hone your business acumen and creativity in a commercial context
  • Become part of the Slaughter and May work experience alumni network for ongoing support and signposting to other opportunities
Application Criteria

  • Excellerators is recommended for students that have achieved grades 6-9 at GCSE
  • Candidates must:

    • be in one of the following years at school; Year 12 (England and Wales, S5 (Scotland) or Year 13 (Northern Ireland)
    • Currently attend and have always attended a state-funded, non-fee-paying school/college
    • Meet one or more of the PRIME Criteria
  • Up to 20 successful candidates in London and the surrounding area will also have access to a further insight week with the Social Mobility Business Partnership’s (SMBP) programme, which will offer additional insight from leading companies to further develop your career aspirations
How many spaces are there?
There will be 40 places offered next year.

How to apply
Applications for the 2024 Excellerators Programme are now closed. Applications are usually open throughout April each year. Follow us on LinkedIn for updates on our Excellerators 2025 programme.

Lead in to Law

Year groups(s)

England - Year 12

Timing

Summer holidays

Course format

In-Person

Renumeration

Unpaid

Programme details

This is our two-year talent development programme for year 12 and 13 students interested in becoming a solicitor. The  programme is run in partnership with diversity specialists Rare and is focused on increasing access to the legal profession for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds that meet the PRIME criteria. Students will receive one to one university application support, mentoring and in-person work insight opportunities.

How many spaces are there?
There will be 20 places each year.

How to apply
Applications for the 2024 programme are now closed. Applications for 2025 will open in November 2024. To find out more and to apply, visit the Rare Lead in to Law page.
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