Work Experience - Undergraduate Law Students

Holmes & Hills Solicitors; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity for 1st and 2nd year Law students to gain invaluable work experience across multiple offices. This unpaid work experience scheme provides a unique chance to immerse yourself in a supportive legal environment, where you will shadow experienced professionals and engage in practical tasks that mirror the responsibilities of a Trainee Solicitor. Participants will not only enhance their understanding of the legal profession but also build relationships with a team dedicated to mentoring the next generation of legal talent. If you're eager to kickstart your legal career, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 1st or 2nd year Law students are encouraged to apply for this unpaid work experience.
• Participants will gain exposure to various legal departments and practical skills.

Responsibilities

• Shadow current Trainees and gain insights into the legal environment.
• Complete tasks designed to reflect the responsibilities of a Trainee Solicitor.

Skills

Eager to gain practical experience

Ability to commit to work experience

Education

LLB (Law Degree)

Job description

The Role

Summer Work Experience Scheme

At Holmes and Hills, we are committed to supporting future generations of legal professionals. Our work experience scheme is aimed at individuals who are interested in becoming future Trainee Solicitors.

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for 1st & 2nd year Law students to participate in a week’s work experience across our offices in Marks Tey, Witham and Braintree.

1st year Law Students are invited to apply for work experience taking place on 11th until 15th August 2025.

2nd year Law Students are invited to apply for work experience taking place on 18th until 22nd August 2025.

This will give the participants a unique opportunity to experience life within the legal environment and gain valuable experience for the future.

Our programme is designed to give you a thorough overview of what it is like to work at a leading East Anglian Law Firm. You will have the chance to work within a range of our legal departments shadowing our current Trainees, gain exposure to our Solicitors and Chartered Legal Executives, as well as our Partners. You will have the opportunity to gain practical skills through the tasks that will be set for you throughout the experience. We have designed tasks to give you an overview of what you can expect to be doing as a Trainee Solicitor.

Holmes and Hills have a very friendly, supportive culture and throughout your time with us all our colleagues at all levels will be available to answer questions and to help you fully integrate into the team.

Who We Are Looking For

1. Currently studying for an LLB (Law Degree)
2. You will be in your 1st or 2nd year at university
3. Ability to commit to 1 week’s work experience on the above dates given.
4. Eager to gain practical experience in the law industry
5. Looking to secure a trainee contract upon successful degree completion

All placements for our work experience programme will be unpaid.

Please apply by selecting this vacancy and attaching your CV. We aim to confirm whether you are successful in securing a placement by Friday 30th May 2025.

Applications close on Wednesday 30th April 2025.

About Us

Holmes & Hills Solicitors is a large regional firm of solicitors with seven offices across Essex and Suffolk and over 200 legal professionals across a number of specialist departments. Holmes & Hills works in partnership with clients across East Anglia, including businesses, individuals, families and local authorities, to build long standing relationships, protect clients' interests and support clients' growth and development.

Working in partnership with businesses and individuals

Holmes & Hills' large team of legal experts work in partnership with individuals and organisations to provide them with truly proactive legal services through personal relationships. Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, we take the time to understand clients' needs and objectives before delivering practical advice through a personal and accessible approach.

Independently recognised as a leading law firm

Holmes & Hills Solicitors is independently recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners - two independent directories of the UK’s top law firms - as being a leading supplier of legal services in the region.

These accreditations give our clients the confidence that the legal advice and representation they receive from Holmes & Hills is some of the best available.

Our clients range from established and growing businesses whose brands are recognised and sold around the world and local authorities across the region, through to families and first-time home buyers.