Uptree

Placement details

Location: London

Programme dates: 14-18 July 2025

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: Friday 16th May 2025

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

 

About the Work Experience Programme

Broadfield's 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 Broadfield's 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 Broadfield

At Broadfield, they strive to be your trusted advisors in navigating the complexities of law across various sectors and jurisdictions. As a transformative international law firm, they are setting new standards in the middle market with exceptional quality at their forefront.

Broadfield supports mid-market private capital, corporate clients, not-for-profits and wealthy individuals. As the legal market is changing rapidly, local expertise with a global reach is in demand by their clients. They meet this need with value-driven legal services and a responsive client-centric approach delivered by their entrepreneurial experts.

Their commitment to navigating the complexities of law is matched only by their dedication to building lasting relationships with their clients, grounded in trust and integrity. They strive to provide clarity without compromise, ensuring they are focused on delivering high quality solutions.

Next steps

 Click 'Apply' at the top of this page!