Uptree

Placement details

As part of Shawbrook's ESG goals in relation to Social mobility they are keen to hear from students from all types of backgrounds.

Apply directly through the Shawbrook website by clicking apply now at the top of the page. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible to kick-start your application process!

Overview:

Location: London

Start date: 1 August 2022

Application Criteria: Year 12 or 13 student in the London area with an interest in law, enthusiastic and committed to completing work experience within financial services. Able to attend the full week GCSE level 4 (c) Maths and English and be studying towards achieving A level or equivalent.

Key skills: Ability to travel to the London office independently (next to Liverpool Street station). Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Zoom applications.

Application Deadline: 24 June 2022. Apply quickly as opportunity could close early if two suitable candidates are found.

How to apply: Apply directly through the Shawbrook website by clicking apply now at the top of the page. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible to kick-start your application process!

About the Legal Internship:

Shawbrook have an opportunity for 2 paid internships for Year 12 or 13 students from the London area with an interest in law, committed to completing 1 week’s work experience for a full week from 1st - 5th August (inclusive).

• Spend a week working within the in-house legal team of Shawbrook in London, including a day of work experience at law firm Shoosmiths LLP.
• Attend training sessions run by the Shawbrook legal team on legal issues affecting the business and career journeys into Law.
• Attend internal and external meetings on a range of topics with legal staff.
• A day of sessions and meetings at Shoosmiths LLP to gain insight into working in a private practice setting as well as equipping students with softer skills for the world of work.
• Engage in various practical tasks and presentations within the Shawbrook in house Legal team.

Additional benefits:

• Be paid a daily rate.
• Be reimbursed for travel and expenses.
• Be provided with a laptop and provisions to allow you to work with Shawbrook.

About Shawbrook:

Shawbrook is driven by a purpose to solve complex problems that unlock opportunity for its rapidly growing customer base of over 300,000 UK consumers and businesses.

Since moving from being a publicly listed company into private ownership in 2017, they have continued to invest in their growth through technological transformation, their people and through acquisition of businesses. Today, they employ more than 1000 people across the UK with primary sites in Brentwood, London, Redhill, Manchester and Glasgow.

Next steps:

Apply directly through the Shawbrook website by clicking apply now at the top of the page. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible to kick-start your application process!