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Job Title One-Week Work Experience Programme (October)
Ref No. 1024
Job Location Any UK Office
Work Type Full Time
Description

Location: Available in our UK offices - Birmingham, Leeds, London, and Manchester

Duration: One week

Age Requirement: Open to individuals 16 and up

Programme Dates: Autumn Half-Term (October 2024)

  • Birmingham: 28th October - 1st November
  • Leeds: 28th October - 1st November
  • London: 28th October - 1st November
  • Manchester: 21st - 25th October

Application Deadline: 6th September 2024

About Us:

Squire Patton Boggs is dedicated to providing students with opportunities to gain valuable insights into the professional world. Our Work Experience Programme is crafted to give students a comprehensive overview of our operations while offering hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Programme Overview:

Our Work Experience Programme is a fantastic chance for students interested in a career in law to explore potential career paths, develop new skills, and gain practical experience. Individuals will be placed in a Practice Group with a dedicated supervisor, attend development sessions throughout the week, and complete a project to present at the end of the week.

Responsibilities:

  • Practice Group Placement: Individuals will be assigned to a Practice Group and assigned daily tasks. Supervisors will provide mentorship and oversee their progress.
  • Development Sessions: Participate in engaging development sessions designed to enhance professional skills.
  • Weekly Project: Participants will work in teams to complete a project and present at the end of the week. This will involve research, collaboration, and practical application of skills learned during the development sessions.

What We Offer:

  • Insight into the professional environment
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals
  • Development and refinement of essential skills
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Regular feedback to aid personal and professional growth
  • Networking opportunities with industry professionals
  • Paid at the National Living Wage

Requirements:

  • Must be 16 years of age or older
  • Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Must have the right to work in the UK

How to Apply:

To apply for the One-Week Work Experience Programme, please submit the following:

  • A current CV
  • A cover letter outlining your interest in the programme and career goals

*If you have been involved in previous initiatives with Squire Patton Boggs, such as mentoring, insight days, or any other involvement, please detail what you participated in as part of your application.

We are an inclusive employer and aim to ensure our workforce is representative of our diverse society. We welcome applications regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, neuro diversity or disability status, family or parental status, race, religion or ethnicity. We will make reasonable adjustments and adaptions to our recruitment process to ensure it is inclusive for anyone who wishes to apply. We may collect relevant data for monitoring as part of our candidate registration process.

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