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Placement details

Overview

Location: Manchester, Leeds, London, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow

Please note you need to be able to commit to all dates in your relevant location listed here. Please check before applying. Occasional travel to other offices may be required and optional ad hoc opportunities may be organised at a later date.

Start Date: October 2025 - August 2026

Application Criteria: 

This opportunity is designed to support young people from less privileged backgrounds in association with the PRIME Commitment. As such, students must meet the following criteria:

• You must either be in year 12 England or S5 in Scotland in the 2025/2026 academic year.
• You're attending, and have always attended a state-funded, non-fee-paying school/college.
• You must be within travelling distance of an Addleshaw Goddard offices in either Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, London or Manchester. Travel expenses for in person activities are covered within reason.

And one of the following:

• You grew up in a household where no parent or guardian attended University.
• You are currently in receipt of, or have previously received, free school meals, Pupil Premium, Education Maintenance Allowance and/or 16 to 19 Bursary.
• You have been, or are currently, in local authority care.
• You are, or have been, a full-time or part-time carer.
• You came to the UK as a refugee or asylum seeker.
• The occupation of your main household earner is categorised as a routine or manual occupation. A summary of this can be found here.
• You are attending a state school or college with:

  • A) below average A-Level or Higher point score and/or

  • B) Low rate of progression to higher education. More details on this are here.

Key Skils: 

• Commitment: The Legal Explorer Programme is a year-long opportunity and students are expected to participate in all elements of the programme.
• Motivation: An interest in learning more about careers and opportunities in the legal sector.
• Adaptability: The programme aims to push you out of your comfort zone – so come prepared to try new things!
• Enthusiasm and Curiosity: A willingness to get stuck in and ask questions. We don't expect you to be set on a future career in law but keen to find out more about the opportunities.

Application deadine: Wednesday 8th October (Addleshaw Goddard LLP review applications on a rolling basis and may close the application before the deadline, so please apply early!)

How to apply: click 'Apply' at the top of this page!

 

About the Legal Explorer Programme

The Legal Explorer Programme is Addleshaw Goddard's flagship work experience programme for ambitious Year 12 and Fifth Year students in England, Scotland and Ireland to learn more about the legal sector. They are working with PRIME to ensure the programme is specifically for social mobility candidates.

The programme will run from October 2025 to August 2026 with monthly workshops, mentor meetings and finish with a week of hands-on work experience in one of their offices.

As a Legal Explorer, you will receive:

• A laptop to access online sessions and support your studies.
• Online workshops giving you an insight into Addleshaw Goddard and working on key skills for a future career in law.
• A mentor to provide advice and support throughout your time with us.
• A week of in person paid work experience in the summer.
• All travel expenses covered for in person activities and a bursary at the end of the programme.
• Opportunities to network with Addleshaw Goddard colleagues and learn more about the different roles available to you.

 

About Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Addleshaw Goddard is a leading international law firm that works with some of the world’s most exciting businesses, from tech start-ups to global brands.

They provide expert legal advice across a range of industries, including finance, retail, energy, and healthcare. What sets them apart is their focus on innovation and building strong relationships with their clients, helping them to solve complex problems and achieve their goals.

They’ve worked on projects that have shaped the future, such as advising on the development of electric vehicle infrastructure. Whether you’re interested in corporate law, dispute resolution, or working on cutting-edge deals, Addleshaw Goddard offers an exciting place to start your career.

You can find out more about Addleshaw Goddard by visiting their Company Profile page.

 

Next Steps

Click ‘Apply’ at the top of this page! (Addleshaw Goddard LLP review applications on a rolling basis and may close the application before the deadline, so please apply early!)