UK Law Firm Insight Scheme

A boutique dispute resolution and family law firm operating from Nottingham's legal quarter.

The target demographic for internships in UK legal firms is typically made up of university-level students who have a keen interest in law. This includes:

1. Law Students: The primary audience for these internships is law students who are either pursuing their LLB (Bachelor of Laws) or LLM (Master of Laws). These students are usually seeking practical experience to complement their academic studies.

2. Pre-Law Students: This includes students who are planning to attend law school in the future or those who are considering a career in law. They might be studying related subjects such as political science, criminology, philosophy, or history and want to get a hands-on understanding of the legal profession.

3. Graduates: Graduates who have recently finished their law degrees and are looking for work experience before they start a training contract or before they start working as a paralegal can also be a significant demographic.

4. Career Changers: Occasionally, these internships might also attract individuals who are considering a career change into law. These individuals might already have a degree in another field or be working in a different industry and are exploring the possibility of transitioning into a legal career.

5. International Students: Law firms in the UK may also offer internships to international students. This provides an opportunity for these students to learn about the UK legal system and gain international work experience.

One-week insight scheme

Join us for a week-long insight scheme at our law firm, and gain an in-depth understanding of our operations and the diverse aspects of law. Uncover the true essence of a legal career, and ascertain if it aligns with your personal interests and career aspirations.

Get to know our law firm better:

l Understand our unique position in the legal market compared to other law firms.

l Spend time shadowing one of our current trainees to get a firsthand experience of their daily duties.

l Boost your potential future applications by gaining practical experience.

l Connect directly with our firms' trainees, associates, and partners.

l Attend networking events that could open new avenues for your career.

Immerse yourself in the real world of law with our law firm!

• Day 1: Welcome and Introduction

• Introduce the interns to the firm, fellow interns and staff. Emphasize the firm's values, goals, and culture.

• Introduction to the Firm: Discuss the firm's main practice areas, clients, and achievements. Explain the structure of the week-long program.

• Office Tour: Walk the interns through your offices, introducing the various departments and key individuals.

• Orientation Seminar: A seminar on professional conduct, understanding confidentiality and basics of the UK legal system.

• Day 2: Shadowing and Introduction to Practice Areas

• Shadowing Session 1: Pair each intern with an attorney from the English matrimonial and family law department. Interns observe client interactions, case management, and daily work.

• Afternoon Session: Seminar on Matrimonial and Family Law in the UK, followed by a Q&A session.

• Day 3: Workshops and Shadowing

• Shadowing Session 2: Interns now rotate to the commercial disputes and professional negligence litigation departments.

• Legal Workshop 1: An interactive session on legal research, document drafting and negotiation techniques used in these areas.

• Day 4: Shadowing and Networking

• Shadowing Session 3: Interns spend time in the department handling personal estate planning, trusts, and landlord and tenant litigation.

• Networking Lunch: Interns and attorneys have an informal lunch together, fostering connections and conversation.

• Team Presentations: Teams present their case studies and proposed solutions. Receive feedback from experienced attorneys.

• Day 5: Wrap-Up and Farewell

• Reflective Session: Interns share their experiences, learning, and feedback about the program.

• Career Guidance: HR gives a talk on career progression in law, possible pathways, and potential opportunities within our law firm.

• Farewell Event: End the week with a relaxed social event to celebrate the interns' successful completion of the program.

Month-Long Legal Internship Programme

Week 1 - Introduction and Shadowing

Day 1-3: Welcome and Introduction

• Introduction to the firm's culture, values, goals, and staff.

• Firm Overview: Discussion on the firm's major practice areas, clients, and accomplishments.

• Office Tour: Introduction to various departments and key personnel.

• Orientation Seminar: Understanding professional conduct, the importance of confidentiality, and the basics of the UK legal system.

Day 4-5: Shadowing and Introduction to Practice Areas

• Shadowing Sessions: Interns shadow lawyers in different departments, starting with the matrimonial and family law department.

Week 2 - Advanced Shadowing and Workshops

Day 1-3: Shadowing

• Shadowing Sessions: Interns spend time with attorneys in the commercial disputes and professional negligence litigation departments.

Day 4-5: Workshops

• Legal Workshops: Sessions on advanced legal research, document drafting, and negotiation techniques.

Week 3 - Client Interaction and Project Work

Day 1-2: Shadowing and Client Interaction

• Shadowing Sessions: Interns spend time in departments handling personal estate planning, trusts, and landlord and tenant litigation.

• Client Interaction: Guided opportunities for interns to interact with clients and understand their needs.

Day 3-5: Project Work

• Case Study Assignments: Interns are given actual case studies to work on, under the guidance of their assigned attorneys.

Week 4 - Presentations, Networking and Wrap Up

Day 1-2: Presentations

• Team Presentations: Interns present their case study findings and proposed solutions to a panel of experienced attorneys.

Day 3: Networking and Career Guidance

• Networking Event: An opportunity for interns to connect with other legal professionals in a relaxed setting.

• Career Guidance: HR presents potential career paths in law and potential opportunities within our law firm.

Day 4-5: Wrap-Up and Farewell

• Reflective Session: Interns share their experiences, learnings, and feedback about the program.

• Farewell Event: A celebratory event to mark the successful completion of the internship program.