Work experience
Working at a law firm
Whether you're considering a career in law or simply want to learn more about the legal profession, our work experience opportunities offer participants invaluable insights and learning experiences. We provide a variety of programmes tailored to the different stages of study, from school students through to university graduates and career changers.
Opportunities
- Introduction to Legal Practice
For students in years 11, 12 and 13 who are interested in a legal career, our Introduction to Legal Practice day allows participants to gain an insight into life as a lawyer at an international legal practice.
Throughout the placement you'll participate in interactive workshops that will help develop your commercial awareness and gain hands-on experience of working through a commercial contract. To ensure that this programme is accessible the placement is run virtually outside of term time.
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- The Bridge
The Bridge programme offers you the opportunity to gain an insight into life as a lawyer at an international legal practice. You will shadow one of our solicitors and participate in interactive workshops designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge that you'll need for future legal applications to university or apprenticeships.
We offer a week of in-person work experience to sixth form students every October. The programme is open to students in Y12/13 in full time education at a state school/college which is within approximately 5 miles of one of our offices.
We are currently accepting applications for our 2025 programme, which will be running from 27-31 October. Apply now.
- PRIME
Osborne Clarke is a member of PRIME, an alliance of law firms focussed on improving access to, and socio-economic diversity within, the legal profession. Find out more about the opportunities available through PRIME.
- Insight Scheme
We offer a structured 2-day placement for students at an early stage in their university studies who are considering a career as a Lawyer. Find out more about our Insight Scheme, including eligibility and details of how to apply
- Vacation Scheme
We offer structured two-week summer placements for university students, graduates and career changers seeking a career as a Lawyer at Osborne Clarke. Find out more about our vacation scheme.
Bristol
Take its urban buzz, vibrant culture and thriving independent spirit – and mix it with access to fantastic countryside, good schools and excellent housing – and it’s easy to see why Bristol regularly tops the list of the UK’s most desirable places to live.
London
Our London office runs the gamut from leading on revolutionary, industry-shaping business deals and pushing the innovation agenda in tech, media and comms, right through to helping businesses and governments shape the future of our cities and the built environment.
Reading
Our Reading office acts as an important technology hub for the firm. With a local client base that ranges from the likes of tech giants to traditional banks, we also work with some of the best high-growth investors in the market.
Sustaining an inclusive culture and increasing diversity within our firm are central to making Osborne Clarke a great place to work and a great firm for our clients to work with.
If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or live with a condition that may impact your journey to our office or your performance at interview, we will support you with the adjustments you need.
