Summer Legal Internship

Job description

Summer Legal InternshipApplication Deadline: 8 June 2026

Department: Shakespeare Martineau - SHMA Scotland - SHMA Scotland - SHMA Scotland - 2306

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Edinburgh

Reporting To: Daniel Money

DescriptionKickstart Your Legal Career with a Summer Internship at Shakespeare Martineau!

Looking to explore a future in law? Our Summer Internship Programme is designed to give you hands‐on experience with real legal work in a welcoming, inclusive, and forward‐thinking environment.

Whether you're in your penultimate or final year of university, this is your opportunity to gain insight into life at a top law firm—where collaboration, learning, and growth are part of everyday life.

At Shakespeare Martineau, we believe in nurturing potential. That's why our internship offers not only exposure to high‐quality legal work, but also dedicated support, structured training, personal development opportunities, and financial assistance to help you thrive.

What you will be doing:Throughout the programme, you'll work alongside experienced law professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and get a true feel for what it's like to build a career in law with us. Join us this summer and see where a career at Shakespeare Martineau could take you.

Programme Details:

Location: Edinburgh

Start Date: Summer 2026

Length of Internship: 1-3 weeks

Salary: £Real Living Wage

Why Choose Us?

Creative Environment: Our offices reflect our culture. We're a vibrant forward‐thinking firm that values fresh ideas and diversity of thought.

Diverse Legal Exposure: We are a full‐service law firm with over 12 offices across the UK. We work across a range of practice areas.

Bespoke Training: We have an exciting and creative Early Ambitions team that offer a range of development opportunities. Benefit from structured, personalized training programs designed to accelerate your professional development.

Supportive Mentorship: Opportunity to learn from experienced solicitors who are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential.

Path to Qualification: We are committed to guiding you through every step of your journey to qualification, ensuring you receive the experience and support you need.

Who We're Looking For:We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. All we ask is to be curious, brave and have a passion for a career in law, a desire to make a positive impact on the communities in which we operate and enthusiasm to develop your career. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Comprehensive training contract leading to qualification

The opportunity to work with high‐profile clients and on exciting cases

A diverse and inclusive workplace

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Edinburgh

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

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