Vacation Placement Insights Programme

Job description

Forbes offers a limited number of places for law degree students (or non‐law degree students looking to do the GDL), who are in their second year of study onwards, to attend our Vacation Insight Scheme.

OverviewOur Vacation Insight Scheme runs over the course of a week, during which students will receive insight into life at Forbes and the legal sector. They will have the chance to speak to our current Trainee Solicitors, Newly Qualified Solicitors, Trainee Mentors, Supervisors, and a range of Partners across the Firm.

What to expect

Learn about life at Forbes and what it is like to be a Trainee and Qualify

Departmental and Experienced Solicitor Insights

Professional Development Training Sessions

Group Project and Presentation

ResponsibilitiesDuring the Insight Week you will:

Participate in team projects set by the Firm and present to a panel of Forbes staff.

Qualifications

Second‐year or later law degree student, or non‐law student intending to undertake the GDL.

Interest in pursuing a career in the legal sector.

Application DeadlineSubmit your application via the online form before April 30th to be considered for the Summer Placement.

DatesMonday 17th August to Friday 21st August 2026.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Burnley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English