Pinsent Mason's Online Law Work Experience

Virtual Work Experience with Pinsent Masons: Introduction to Law

Pinsent Masons is a leading international law firm with offices across the UK and around the world. It works with businesses, governments and organisations on a wide range of legal issues, including corporate law, disputes, employment, property and technology. The firm also offers opportunities for students to explore a career in law through programmes such as its virtual work experience.

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Their online work experience programme is designed for students who are studying at college, and you don't need any previous legal work experience to take part. It gives you an opportunity to explore what a career in law involves while developing practical skills including legal research, drafting, time management and commercial awareness.

 

What will you do?

The programme gives you practical tasks designed to give you an insight into the type of work lawyers carry out. The activities have been created by Pinsent Masons lawyers and are designed to give you a realistic understanding of working in the legal profession.

 

How long does it take?

You don't have to complete everything in one sitting. Each task has a recommended completion time and Pinsent Masons recommends spreading the programme over several days. It is available 24/7, 365 days a year, so you can fit it around your studies.

 

How do I apply?

There is no application process or previous experience required. The programme is free and you can register online through Pinsent Masons' virtual work experience provider, Forage.

 

Once you have completed all of the tasks, you can add the experience to your CV, and you can receive an online certificate if you make a genuine attempt at completing the programme.

 

This could be a great first step if you are interested in finding out what a career in law might actually involve.