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LAW CORNER
LAW CORNER
WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME
Applications for our Work Experience programme are now closed. Our next opening for applications will be for our winter work experience scheme. Please check back nearer the time for the deadlines and dates of this scheme.
WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME DATES
Spring 2024: 4th – 8th March 2024
Applications deadline: 17th November 2023 at 23:59
THE ROLE
- A one week insight into working at a pro bono centre and the legal profession for those who are thinking about studying law or in the early stages of their legal education.
- Tasks could include legal research, drafting documents, presentations and client interviewing. We aim to provide both written and oral feedback and match the tasks to your interests.
- You will have the opportunity to meet and/or speak with our qualified lawyers and caseworker volunteers to learn about their careers and ask any questions you may have about life in the law.
- Occasionally, there may be the opportunity to sit in on client calls or go to court, but this is dependent on the matters that the Law Corner is working on at the time.
TIME COMMITMENT
- The role will take place remotely, but will have a scheduled visit to the Living Centre (by King’s Cross) at the end of the week to give your presentation and/or meet the team and your fellow work experience students. It will also be an opportunity to find out about the other ways in which the Living Centre helps the Somers Town community and to ask any questions you may have.
- The programme is generally scheduled for 9-5, Monday to Friday.
- We have some scheduled sessions that are not able to be moved, including the visit to the Living Centre and group sessions.
- However, when and where you complete the tasks, as well as the meetings with our volunteers, is for you to decide. Therefore, as long as the work is completed on time, you have some flexibility to organise your time around any other commitments that you may have on that week.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
EDUCATION
- A Level students; first year Law students; GDL students; non-Law students/graduates.
SKILLS
- Proactive and eager to learn
- Can manage their time efficiently
- Friendly, approachable and good interpersonal skills
- Shares our vision and is intrinsically motivated
WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME DATES
Summer 2023: 12th-16th June 2023
Applications deadline: 26th February 2023 (now closed)
Winter 2023/2024: TBC – Last scheme’s dates were 13th–17th February 2023
Application deadline: TBC – Last scheme’s deadline was 27th November 2022 at 23:59
THE ROLE
- A one week insight into working at a pro bono centre and the legal profession for those who are thinking about studying law or in the early stages of their legal education.
- Tasks could include legal research, drafting documents, presentations and client interviewing. We aim to provide both written and oral feedback and match the tasks to your interests.
- You will have the opportunity to meet and/or speak with our qualified lawyers and caseworker volunteers to learn about their careers and ask any questions you may have about life in the law.
- Occasionally, there may be the opportunity to sit in on client calls or go to court, but this is dependent on the matters that the Law Corner is working on at the time.
TIME COMMITMENT
- The role will take place remotely, but will have a scheduled visit to the Living Centre (by King’s Cross) at the end of the week to give your presentation and/or meet the team and your fellow work experience students. It will also be an opportunity to find out about the other ways in which the Living Centre helps the Somers Town community and to ask any questions you may have.
- The programme is generally scheduled for 9-5, Monday to Friday.
- We have some scheduled sessions that are not able to be moved, including the visit to the Living Centre and group sessions.
- However, when and where you complete the tasks, as well as the meetings with our volunteers, is for you to decide. Therefore, as long as the work is completed on time, you have some flexibility to organise your time around any other commitments that you may have on that week.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
EDUCATION
- A Level students; first year Law students; GDL students; non-Law students/graduates.
SKILLS
- Proactive and eager to learn
- Can manage their time efficiently
- Friendly, approachable and good interpersonal skills
- Shares our vision and is intrinsically motivated
FAQs
Q: Is there an interview process?
A: If you have been successful, we will invite you to a short interview with the coordinating team after the application deadline. This will most likely take place on Zoom.
Q: Am I able to complete the 50-hour pro bono requirement for the New York bar exam with the Law Corner?
A: Unfortunately, the nature of our work experience and internship programmes mean that we are not able to guarantee that you would meet the 50 hours required for qualification. Therefore, this type of pro bono experience is not something that we can currently offer.
Q: Do you consider applications on a rolling basis?
A: No. We will review all the applications once the deadline has passed.
Q: How long will it take to hear back on whether my application has been successful or not?
A: We will aim to let you know whether or not you have been successful with your application within a week after the deadline has passed. However, this may take longer depending on the team’s availability and the number of applications we receive.
Q: Who can I contact if I have any questions about the application process or the programmes?
A: Please email our junior coordinator, Cesca Meikle, at cesca@somerstownlegaladvicecorner.org.uk, and she would be more than happy to answer any of your queries.