Work Placement Scheme
At Mayo Wynne Baxter, we understand the importance to those aspiring to a career in law in gaining hands on experience within a law firm. We are therefore pleased to be able to offer work placements to those who may be studying and considering a career in law, or actively pursuing a legal career.
We believe that we are stronger together and that our differences make us strong. We know that the more diverse perspectives we have, the more we are able to learn, grow and thrive. We are committed to promoting a culture that supports and values diversity and inclusion. Our aim is for our firm to be truly representative of all sections of society and for everybody to feel respected and able to give their best.
We believe that we are stronger together and that our differences make us strong. We know that the more diverse perspectives we have, the more we are able to learn, grow and thrive. We are committed to promoting a culture that supports and values diversity and inclusion. Our aim is for our firm to be truly representative of all sections of society and for everybody to feel respected and able to give their best.
Click here to read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
Who the scheme is suitable for:
Our placements are aimed at those aged 18 and above. However, in line with our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, we actively seek to promote access to the legal profession for those typically underrepresented within the legal industry.
We therefore prioritise two work placements each year for individuals who share characteristics with those underrepresented groups.
When are the placements?
We offer the following placements each year:
- 2 x one week work placements during the Easter period based at one of our offices.
- 6 x one week work placements during the Summer period based at one of our offices.
Our week-long programme is designed to give you an opportunity to experience and understand the practical skills required for a career in law.
You will gain experience through spending time with our legal advisers in various departments, undertaking drafting and research tasks whilst receiving feedback, with the opportunity to ask questions of the teams to gain a better understanding of a career in law.
You will gain experience through spending time with our legal advisers in various departments, undertaking drafting and research tasks whilst receiving feedback, with the opportunity to ask questions of the teams to gain a better understanding of a career in law.
How to apply
To apply for a 2025 work placement please download and complete the relevant application form below.
Download Easter 2025 application form here
You can then click to apply for the relevant work placement below where you can select “Apply now” and upload your completed application form and provide any other requested details.
Please only upload the completed application form, a CV is not needed.
Apply for Easter placements here, the deadline for completed applications is 28th February 2025. Apply!
Apply for Summer placements here, the deadline for completed applications is 30th April 2025. Apply!
Apply for Summer placements here, the deadline for completed applications is 30th April 2025. Apply!
The website will be updated in January each year with the application details and dates for that year.
All applicants are required to read the Privacy Notice for candidates before submitting their application form for consideration.
We will endeavour to respond to all applicants as to the outcome of their application, within two weeks of the application deadline. This is not always possible due to the high number of applications received and we shall be in touch as soon as possible following the closing date for each round of applications.