Do you want to develop your understanding of the legal profession? Do you want to work one to one with professionals at a law firm to develop your employability skills and knowledge of careers?

Do you want to work with a law firm that will work with students all the way from 6th form, through university and into the start of their careers?

If your answer is yes, Career Start is for you.

The Charles Russell Speechlys Career Start Programme is designed to provide an introduction of the legal sector to young people and equip them with the relevant developmental skills for a career in business. The programme is aimed at Year 12 Students who are committed to fulfilling their potential alongside support from Charles Russell Speechlys.

Who are Charles Russell Speechlys?

Charles Russell Speechlys are a law firm “that takes the long view”.  They are headquartered in London with 10 other offices in the UK, Europe and the Middle East; with over 166 partners and over 500 lawyers in total. They are a full service firm, offering 12 broad legal disciplines and focusing on 10 industry sectors.

Career Start Mentoring

The version of the Career Start Programme you are applying to will start with a mentoring scheme.  The mentoring scheme will give you the opportunity to work one to one with a professional from Charles Russell Speechlys.

Click here for more information, including how to apply. 

The deadline to apply is 2nd January

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