Aspiring Solicitors and the Government Legal Profession will be running a Diversity Summer Scheme 2024.

The Diversity Summer Scheme aims to provide work experience to undergraduates or graduates from diverse backgrounds which are currently underrepresented across the legal profession.

This will be a hybrid scheme with the option to attend either virtually or in person in London, Bristol, Leeds or Manchester from Monday 1 July 2024 – Friday 5 July 2024.

About GLP

The Government Legal Profession comprises organisations which provide advice to departments such as the Treasury as well as to public bodies such as the Competition and Markets Authority.

We advise on most areas of law that you can think of and many of our lawyers are involved in litigation and making legislation.

About the Scheme

* The Diversity Summer Scheme is a great way to see how the Government Legal Profession fits together, with lawyers and administrators from across the organisation participating in the scheme.

* The days will involve a programme of interactive talks and workshops, hosted virtually or in-person.

Apply now

Eligibility

To apply for this opportunity, you must:

  • Be an Aspiring Solicitors member from an underrepresented group
  • Have not accepted a training contract with any law firm or legal team
  • Be either a current undergraduate (law or non-law) or graduate (law or non-law)
  • Have an interest in working in law in the public sector
  • Have the right to work in the UK

Who should apply?

Undergraduate students (law or non-law) or graduates (law or non-law) who are interested in working in law in the public sector. An interest in current affairs is also helpful.

When is the scheme:

Monday 1 July – Friday 5 July 2024

Where:

Hybrid – either virtual or in person in London, Bristol, Leeds or Manchester

Travel expenses:

£25 per day for students who attend in-person for four out of the five days.

When to apply:

Please apply now. Applications close at 5pm on 17 May 2024

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