ADDLESHAW GODDARD LLP IS NOW INVITING FIFTH YEAR STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR THE LEGAL EXPLORER PROGRAMME, A YEAR-LONG SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY.
WHAT IS THE LEGAL EXPLORER PROGRAMME?
Addleshaw Goddard is looking for hard-working and ambitious students to join us on our year-long innovative enhanced work experience opportunity. As a Legal Explorer, you'll receive a laptop, mentor for the year and take part in workshops and work shadowing to set you up for future success.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAMME?

• A laptop help take part in online sessions and support your own studies.
• Online workshops giving you an insight into Addleshaw Goddard and develop your skills for a future career.
• A mentor to provide advice and support throughout your time with us.
• A week of paid work experience in one of our offices in the summer.
• Opportunities to network with Addleshaw Goddard colleagues and learn more about the different roles available to you

WHAT ARE THE APPLICATION CRITERIA?
This opportunity is designed to support young people from less privileged backgrounds in association with the PRIME Commitment. As such, students must meet the following criteria:

• You must be in Fifth Year during the 2024/2025 academic year.
• You're currently attending a school in the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS) programme.
• You must be within travelling distance of Addleshaw Goddard's office in Dublin.

And one of the following:

• You grew up in a household where no parent or guardian attended University.
• You have been, or are currently, in state care.
• You are, or have been, a full-time or part-time carer.
• You came to Ireland as a refugee or asylum seeker.
• The occupation of your main household earner is categorised as a routine or manual occupation. A summary of this can be found here.
• You are part of the Irish Traveller community.

Please note you need to be able to commit to all dates below:

Please note the programme may include optional ad hoc opportunities and an insight day hosted in one of the UK offices during the spring break may also be organised in early 2025. All travel expenses are covered during the programme.

INSIGHT WEBINAR
To find out more about the programme, we invite you to attend a webinar with more information and hear from previous Legal Explorers about their experiences. This is also an opportunity to ask any questions about the programme. This will take place on Thursday 12 September, 17:00-18:00 and you can register to attend here.

HOW DO I APPLY?

• Please register as a new user and submit your application by the deadline below.
• Each of the questions has a 2000 character limit as standard.
• Competition is high so we would recommend taking care with your application. Please ensure you have proof read your answers before submitting.
• Applications will be re