Virtual
Law Exploration Virtual Work Experience: Realities and Pathways Dive
Job sector
Law & Legal ServicesThis programme is open to anyone aged 13+
Certificate of completion
Over 7 hours worth of content
Overview
Law isn't quite as glamorous as a lot of the TV shows make out, but it's definitely more interesting! During this free two week virtual work experience programme you will meet a range of industry professionals from various legal areas of law who will give you an overview of their experiences and you'll get the opportunity to ask a whole load of questions.
What's included
You will learn about some of the key roles and responsibilities of law practitioners throughout this programme, including legal research, advocacy & client communication, contractual interpretation and legal analysis & drafting. The programme will also include a vital pathways module, which will direct you on what to do next, how to apply, and what institutions you should be considering for your further study. There will also be a range of quizzes and meaningful activities to spark your interest in law as an industry and give you further insight into what it really means to work in the field.
Introduction to the Law Industry
In this introductory module, we'll give you an overview of the law industry and how to get started in the industry. That means, we'll be covering the different values and career opportunities that are available to those interested in pursuing a career in the field. Not only that, we'll be delivering important insights such as the differences between being a barrister and solicitor and what a typical day in the life of a lawyer looks like.