A Career in Law: Online Workshop

Please note: This online workshop is open to students in Years 9 - 13

Class Careers are delighted to announce our Careers in Law online workshop in partnership with Kennedys LLP as part of National Apprenticeship Week and National Careers Week.

Despite being one of the most popular areas of interest for students, it is often assumed that entry into Law is 'graduate-only'. Kennedys LLP are keen to dispel the myth surrounding the pathways into a legal career and will be on hand on Thursday 9th March, between 11am and 2pm, to introduce your students to the variety of opportunities on offer - whether university is in the picture or not.

Held in the comfort of your own classroom, your students will watch a short video about Kennedys and starting out in law, before chatting directly with a member of the Kennedys team at Kennedys LLP HQ - this will either be a current apprentice, someone who has recently completed the apprenticeship or a graduate. All chats are held online on a one-to-one basis, giving your students the opportunity to ask whatever they like and get a real, honest response from one of the team.

All our events are fully funded by the employer, so there is no cost to schools and colleges.

About Kennedys Apprenticeship Programme

Kennedys is a growing international law firm with offices and associates across the globe. Established in 1899, they are now the 30th biggest law firm in the UK by turnover. Kennedys are a major supporter of traineeships and apprenticeships and are proud to be a government accredited trailblazer organisation and shortlisted in the Top 50 of the Top Apprenticeship Careers 2015. Over 23% of Kennedys partners started their life in law as a trainee!

Kennedys paralegal apprenticeships are designed to help springboard you into a successful career in the legal world. If you are an A-Level leaver or equivalent, there is an opportunity to join Kennedys as a legal apprentice. The new paralegal apprenticeship scheme (GOV.UK) which started in September 2016 is designed to offer an introduction into law. It will combine learning and working within one of their legal teams and you will finish the two-year apprenticeship with a paralegal qualification.

The apprenticeship programme will teach you the skills you will need to work in a legal environment. You'll be helping our lawyers with their caseload and we'll be helping you to build your legal knowledge. Following the two-year apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to join a further apprenticeship scheme in law to continue your professional development and training.

More information can be found here: http://www.kennedyslaw.com/careers/legalapprenticeships/

Information for lesson coordinators:

All lesson plans, slides and workshop information will be available on our website: www.classcareers.co.uk in advance of the workshop. We will notify you via email once the lesson resources become available.

If you have any questions, please email jasmine@classcareers.co.uk

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A Career in Law: Online Workshop