Uptree

Placement details

Location: London

Programme dates: 15-18 July 2024

This programme will be held over multiple days so we ask that you only apply if you are able to attend the full programme. 

Application criteria: 

You must be 16-18 years old and in school Years 12 or 13.

You must attend, and have always attended, a state-funded non-fee paying school/college and satisfy at least one of the criteria listed below:

• You have been, or are currently, in local authority care.
• 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 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

(PRIME Work Experience School Eligibility Criteria).

• You grew up in a household where no parent or guardian attended University

Application deadline: Wednesday 15th May 2024

How to apply: Apply directly through the BDB Pitmans website by clicking 'Apply' at the top of this page.

 

About the Work Experience Programme

BDB Pitmans programmes are designed to give you an initial insight into law firm life. Amongst other activities, this could include the opportunity to:

• network with a wide variety of colleagues from across the firm’s legal and business services sectors
• develop your CV and interview skills with support from BDB Pitmans HR team
• spend an afternoon with your department of interest, experiencing the day to day life of a law firm professional, picking up new skills along the way
• hear from colleagues about alternative routes into the legal sector, such as Solicitor Apprenticeships and CiLEX; and
• engage in an activity that challenges your teamwork and legal research skills
• develop your presentation, public speaking and personal branding skills

About BDB Pitmans

BDB Pitmans are a leading UK Law firm.

At BDB Pitmans, BUILDING BETTER is about helping shape what’s important to people and society. Working constructively with colleagues and clients and by explaining things clearly in a friendly and approachable way.

Building longstanding, mutually supportive client relationships based on trust and genuine partnership.These qualities run through their internal relations as well as client service.

Next Steps

Apply directly through the BDB Pitmans website by clicking 'Apply' at the top of this page.

 

The BDB Pitmans Summer Work Experience programme is coming to Reading programme will be held during half term in February 2025 with applications opening in November 2024.