Year 12 work experience with international legal firm Allen & Overy

 

Ensuring high-quality work experience for all 

At Causeway Education, we work to make sure that young people facing socio-economic barriers to progression have access to impactful interactions with employers. This is why we are proud to be supporting international legal practice Allen & Overy with the delivery of their Smart Start programme and are delighted to invite your students to apply.

"The programme presented the most advanced, comprehensive insight into the legal sector that I have ever had." Smart Start Week Participant 2022

What does Smart Start offer students?  In 2023 to ensure that more students can benefit from an opportunity to gain a real insight into the world of work, Allen & Overy will be running two fully funded work-related learning programmes. The in-person Smart Start Week and the online Smart Applications programme.

Smart Start Week 24 - 28 July 2023 Allen & Overy's London office near Liverpool Street Station Smart Applications June & July 2023 Delivered virtually across 8 live webinars

Both schemes provide students with the opportunity to gain interview experience, network with employees at a leading law firm and develop valuable employability skills by completing tasks based on professional scenarios at Allen & Overy.

“It gave me in-depth insight into what working for a law firm would be like with relevant examples to showcase the skills discussed within the webinars.” Smart Applications participant 2022  Where can students find out more?  Students must attend a Smart Choices online event, running throughout March and April before applying. In the session they will learn how to identify, secure and analyse professional and academic experiences. Participants will be provided with information on both Smart Applications and the Smart Start Week, the shared application process, and encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will take part in either Smart Start or Smart Applications - students cannot attend both. "It was so interactive, probably the most interactive online session I have ever been in! I was able to gain a proper understanding into opportunities for law." Smart Choices Attendee, 2022 Download the PDF flyer to share with students How do students apply for Smart Start?  To take part, students must: Adhere to the eligibility criteria, which can be found here.  Attend one Smart Choices event (March/April 2023) Complete the application form (March/April 2023)