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Garden Court Chambers and Baker McKenzie

Legal Evening Work Experience with Top Barristers and Solicitors!

Virtual work experience

Law

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Application deadline: 10th March 2025

Ages: 16 - 19

7th April 2025 - 6th May 2025

17:30 - 19:00

22 days
Nationwide

The dates this programme will be running are:

Monday 7th & 14th of April

Tuesday 22nd & 29th of April

Tuesday 6th May  


Are you an aspiring lawyer eager to gain hands-on experience in the legal world? Join our exclusive 5-week virtual work experience programme, designed to give you an in-depth look into the profession with guidance from top barristers from Garden Court Chambers and high-flying solicitors at Baker McKenzie.

Each 90-minute weekly session will cover essential legal skills and knowledge, including:

🔹 Advocacy & Courtroom Skills – learn how to argue like a barrister

🔹 Legal Research & Case Preparation – develop critical thinking and analytical skills

🔹 Corporate Law & Contract Drafting – understand the role of a solicitor in the business world


You will also get stuck into structured legal projects, allowing you to develop essential skills such as mooting, problem solving, research and teamwork before presenting your findings and receiving feedback from the experts.


This is the perfect opportunity to stand out on your UCAS applications and future job prospects! 


Please apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close applications early should we be oversubscribed.


When applying, answer the following questions

  • Why are you interested in participating in this programme?
  • What aspects of law interest you most and why?
  • What would you like to get out of this experience?

More about what we do:

Garden Court Chambers is a number one ranked barristers’ chambers advising clients across the UK and around the world. Baker McKenzie is one of the largest international law firms, steadfast in solving clients’ problems through unique blend of local expertise and global context.

Organisational website:

https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/

Experience You Will Gain:

  • Learn how to research case law and statutes to build strong legal arguments.
  • Develop confidence in advocacy and argumentation, key skills for any legal career.
  • Apply legal principles to real-world scenarios, enhancing critical thinking and decision-making skills.
  • Gain experience in writing clear and structured legal documents, from case arguments to contracts.
  • Work closely with peers to tackle complex legal challenges, just like in a real law firm or courtroom.

Skills You Will Gain:

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Problem Solving
  • Creativity
  • Staying Positive
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
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