Pathways to Practice First Year Insight Scheme - Birmingham

The role

The Pathways to Practice First Year Insight Scheme at Fieldfisher in Birmingham is a paid work experience programme for first-year university students from underrepresented backgrounds interested in a career in commercial law. This early-stage opportunity focuses on developing key professional skills, building industry connections, and gaining insight into life at a leading law firm.

What you'll do

• Attend a virtual induction covering key workplace tools
• Take part in sessions on using AI in the workplace, law firms as a business, personal brand, commercial awareness and presentation skills
• Join an in-person induction to meet the Early Careers team, learn more about Fieldfisher and take part in an office tour
• Gain insight into Fieldfisher’s practice areas through a department roadshow
• Undertake three days of allocated work shadowing
• Work collaboratively on a team exercise, including a mock negotiation
• Deliver a final team presentation
• Network with trainees, apprentices and colleagues through lunches, social activities and informal conversations
• Reflect on whether a career in commercial law is right for you

What we're looking for

Benefits