Uptree

Placement details

Overview

📝 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 in England or S5 in Scotland in the 2026/2027 academic year.
• You're attending, and have always attended a state-funded, non-fee-paying school/college.
• You must be within travelling distance (maximum one hour) of an Addleshaw Goddard offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, 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.

⏰ Application Deadline: Wednesday 30th September 2026.

What is the Legal Explorer Programme?

Addleshaw Goddard is looking for hard-working and ambitious students to join us on our year-long innovative enhanced work experience opportunity. As a Legal Explorer, you'll receive a laptop, mentor for the year and take part in workshops and work shadowing to set you up for future success.

What's included in the programme?

• A refurbished laptop help take part in online sessions and support your own studies.
• Online workshops giving you an insight into Addleshaw Goddard and develop your skills for a future career.
• A mentor to provide advice and support throughout your time with us.
• A week of paid work experience in one of our offices in the summer.
• Opportunities to network with Addleshaw Goddard colleagues and learn more about the different roles available to you.

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.

ℹ️ How to Apply: Applications open 7th September 2026 - click 'Apply' at the top of this page to find out more!