The Legal Explorer Programme is Addleshaw Goddard's flagship work experience programme for ambitious Year 12 and Fifth Year students in England, Scotland and Ireland to learn more about the legal sector. We are working with PRIME to ensure the programme is specifically for social mobility candidates.

The programme will run from October 2025 to August 2026 with monthly workshops, mentor meetings and finish with a week of hands-on work experience in one of our offices.

As a Legal Explorer, you will receive:

• A laptop to access online sessions and support your studies.
• Online workshops giving you an insight into Addleshaw Goddard and working on key skills for a future career in law.
• A mentor to provide advice and support throughout your time with us.
• A week of in person paid work experience in the summer.
• All travel expenses covered for in person activities and a bursary at the end of the programme.
• Opportunities to network with Addleshaw Goddard colleagues and learn more about the different roles available to you.

What are the application criteria?

This opportunity is designed to support young people from less privileged backgrounds in association with the PRIME Commitment. As such, students must meet the following criteria.

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You must either be in year 12 England or Fifth Year in Scotland in the 2025/2026 academic year.

You have always attended a state-funded, non-fee-paying school/college.

You must be within travelling distance (one hour) of an Addleshaw Goddard office in either Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, or London.

You must also meet at least one of the following criteria:

You grew up in a household where no parent or guardian attended university.

You have been, or are currently, in local authority or state care.

You are, or have been, a full-time or part-time carer.

You came to the UK as a refugee or asylum seeker.

The occupation of your main household earner is categorised as a routine or manual occupation. (A summary of this can be found here.)

You are currently in receipt of, or have previously received, free school meals, Pupil Premium, Education Maintenance Allowance and/or 16 to 19 Bursary.

You are attending a state school or college with a below average A-Level or Higher point score and/or a low rate of progression to higher education. (More details here.)

What Skills Are We Looking For?

• Commitment: The Legal Explorer Programme is a year-long opportunity and students are expected to participate in all elements of the programme.
• Motivation: An interest in learning more about careers and opportunities in the legal sector.
• Adaptability: The programme aims to push you out of your comfort zone – so come prepared to try new things!
• Enthusiasm and Curiosity: A willingness to get stuck in and ask questions. We don't expect you to be set on a future career in law but keen to find out more about the opportunities.

Please note you need to be able to attend the proposed dates below:

Occasional travel to other offices may be required and optional ad hoc opportunities may also be organised at a later date.