Liverpool Law School students embark on prestigious Year in Industry placements
The first cohort of Liverpool Law School students from the new Law with a Year in Industry programme have began their placements. This new programme offers students the exciting opportunity to spend their third year working with some of Liverpool's most prestigious law firms, before returning to complete the final year of their LLB degree.
The six partner law firms, all based in Liverpool, handle cases at regional, national and international levels. In its inaugural year, 13 students are gaining invaluable professional experience through placements at the following six firms:
This new programme marks a significant milestone for Liverpool Law School, offering students a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academic study and practical experience, equipping them with the tools needed to become the next generation of successful legal professionals. Students taking up the year-long placements will be paid by the respective law firms.
Liverpool Law School student Ted Imrie, who has just began his placement with In-House Legal Solutions said: "I am excited to learn what day to day life as a lawyer consists of. While I am passionate about the academic side of the law, the chance to actively observe and practice it is incredibly exciting.
"An internship at IHLS presents a unique opportunity as not only can I gain the experience of working at a law firm, but the in-house nature of their work will expose me to a different side of the legal profession that I am both fascinated by and completely new to."
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Ted Imrie, Liverpool Law School student, is currently on placement at Taylor Wessing
Saleem Fazal MBE, Partner and Head of the Liverpool office at Taylor Wessing, highlighted the mutual benefits of the initiative: "I am delighted that the Liverpool office of Taylor Wessing is able to support such a worthwhile initiative. Hopefully, it benefits the individual, but it also gives us the opportunity to help grow strong talent to support our future recruitment, while benefitting us from the fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that they bring to their practical learning."
Liverpool Law School student Issy Jones, currently completing her placement at Taylor Wessing, said: "Through undertaking my placement with Taylor Wessing, I hope to develop a strong commercial understanding of international business and gain hands-on experience with innovative legal technology. So far, I have found the placement really engaging, and I know it will only become more so as I continue to learn and gain more experience and responsibility. I am really excited about that progression."
The programme provides an excellent platform for students to gain hands-on experience, positioning them for future success in the legal profession. The School of Law and Social Justice believes in inclusivity and equal opportunity, encouraging students from under-represented backgrounds or those facing potential barriers to apply for these placements. This initiative not only enhances students' legal education but also fosters personal and professional growth through real-world exposure.
Jakob Sexton, Early Careers Specialist at Brabners, emphasised the firm’s commitment to offering meaningful opportunities: “It’s incredibly important to us as a firm to provide students with employment and placement opportunities. At Brabners, we are dedicated to breaking down barriers into law, and we are extremely excited to be offering this new programme which opens access to the legal profession."
Details the 2025/26 Law with a Year in Industry programme will be announced soon. Please note that Law with a Year in Industry is not open to external applicants and students cannot apply for a place via UCAS.