Work Experience - Undergraduate Law Students

At Holmes and Hills, we are committed to supporting future generations of legal professionals.  Our work experience scheme is aimed at individuals who are interested in becoming future Trainee Solicitors.

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for 1^st & 2^nd year Law students to participate in a week’s work experience across our offices in Marks Tey, Witham and Braintree.

1^st year Law Students are invited to apply for work experience taking place on 11^th until 15^th August 2025

2^nd year Law Students are invited to apply for work experience taking place on 18^th until 22^nd August 2025  

This will give the participants a unique opportunity to experience life within the legal environment and gain valuable experience for the future.
Our programme is designed to give you a thorough overview of what it is like to work at a leading East Anglian Law Firm. You will have the chance to work within a range of our legal departments shadowing our current Trainees, you will gain exposure to our Solicitors and Chartered Legal Executives, as well as our Partners. You will have the opportunity to gain practical skills through the tasks that will be set for you throughout the experience. We have designed tasks to give you an overview of what you can expect to be doing as a Trainee Solicitor.
Holmes and Hills have a very friendly, supportive culture and throughout your time with us all our colleagues at all levels will be available to answer questions and to help you fully integrate into the team.

Who we are looking for:

• Currently studying for an LLB (Law Degree)
• You will be in your 1^st or 2^nd year at university
• Ability to commit to 1 week’s work experience on the above dates given.
• Eager to gain practical experience in the law industry
• Looking to secure a trainee contract upon successful degree completion

All placements for our work experience programme will be unpaid.

Please apply by selecting this vacancy and attaching your CV. We aim to confirm whether you are successful in securing a placement by Friday 30^th May 2025