Work Experience

Work Experience Placement Scheme

Are you eager to gain invaluable real-world experience and explore a career in Private Client Law? Our Work Experience Placement Scheme is designed to provide students with a structured and supportive opportunity to learn directly from seasoned professionals in the field.

About our Firm:

Our firm offers private client services to clients from the UK and overseas and we have extensive experience in relation to:

• Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection
• Shariah Wills and Estate Planning
• Probates and Probate disputes
• Creating and maintenance of new and existing Trusts
• Tax Advice
• Estate Planning Requirements
• Agricultural property and landed estates
• Pensions and Life Policy Planning
• Mental Capacity law
• Philanthropy

What We Offer:

• Insight into day-to-day operations and client work
• Shadowing opportunities with experienced team members
• Hands-on tasks to build practical skills
• Mentorship and guidance throughout the placement
• Certificate of completion and feedback

Who Can Apply:

• Sixth-form students
• University students or recent graduates
• Career changers exploring a new profession

Placement Options and Application Windows

With a total of 14 placements available each year, we aim to accommodate a wide range of talented individuals who are passionate about pursuing a career in law.

To facilitate a seamless application process, we have two placement application windows each year:

• 1st Application Window: 01 October – 30 November, allowing successful applicants to join us from January to June.
• 2nd Application Window: 01 April – 31 May, enabling placements from July to December.

Each placement runs for three consecutive days, offering flexibility for candidates to align their availability with our programme schedule.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your CV and a compelling cover letter detailing your interest in our firm and your availability to:

• Office Manager: Atola Fearon at atola@privateclientsolicitors.co.uk
• Management PA: Jennifer Daly at jennifer@privateclientsolicitors.co.uk

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not receive a response within two weeks of submitting your application, this means your application was not successful on this occasion. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we cannot individually acknowledge every submission. However, we sincerely thank you for your interest in our firm.