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)
Application Deadline:21 August 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.
