Internship- Legal Summer Student
Shepherd and Wedderburn
Internship- Legal Summer Student
This opportunity is powered by the #BlackInterns Program which is a Black Professionals United Kingdom initiative.
We are creating internship opportunities for members of the Black community across UK.
About Shepherd and Wedderburn
Shepherd and Wedderburn is a leading Scottish-headquartered UK law firm, advising clients in more than 120 overseas jurisdictions. Founded in 1768, Shepherd and Wedderburn has been at the forefront of innovation in all the key sectors of the economy – from the expansion of Edinburgh’s financial services sector to their work with Scotland’s first tech unicorn and on landmark clean energy projects.
The firm is a people business that values and rewards the contribution of all colleagues. They take pride in a diverse, inclusive and collaborative culture while also committed to providing opportunities for employees to reach their full potential.
Shepherd and Wedderburn is recognised as a Platinum-accredited Investor in People and a Gold-accredited Investor in Young People, the highest accreditations attainable under the Investors in People scheme.
Purpose of role
This 6 week placement will be based in one of our legal teams. The placement will give you exposure to a number of legal tasks carried out by one of our top teams. The placement will also provide a number of training opportunities which will give the successful applicant exposure to different legal areas around the business.
Responsibilities
The teams set out above carry out a number of tasks. Depending on the team(s) you will work within your responsibilities will include some or all of the following:
- Legal Research
- Drafting letters and legal documents
- Compiling documents
- Shadowing solicitors and accompanying them to client meetings
- Project work
- Preparing presentations
- Drafting articles
What we’re looking for
We are looking for someone who is in their 3rd year of their Scots Law LLB (or 1st year of their Graduate LLB) or above who has a keen interest in working in a Commercial Law Firm. We require the successful candidate to be open to getting stuck into a wide range of tasks and possess a real can-do attitude. The skills and experience we are looking for include:
- Enthusiasm, accuracy and a sharp eye for detail will be essential.
- Comfortable working as part of a team but also able to perform to your own initiative when required.
- Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable communicating clearly both verbally and in writing.
- You’ll be confident in your own judgement and skills, but also able to know when it’s necessary to call upon the help and expertise of others.
- It is essential that you have strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure in a busy and demanding environment to strict timescales will be fundamental.
- We are looking for someone who is flexible and reliable, who has a pro-active “can-do” attitude.
- You should be comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Benefits of working with us
This role offers an ambitious individual fantastic scope to learn and progress. In addition we offer:
- A range of informal training and learning opportunities
- 5 days leave during your placement with us
- Team social events (restrictions allowing)
REPORTING TO: Partner in allocated team
Hours per week: 33.75 hours per week
Duration: 6 weeks
Commencing: 3 June 2024
Remote/Office/Hybrid: Hybrid working (Edinburgh office)
SALARY: £405 per week
How To Apply
- If you are not already a BPU member, register for free with Black Professionals United Kingdom by following this link https://blackprofessionals.uk/register/
- Send a CV (2 pages max) and covering letter (250 words max) to workplacements@blackprofessionals.uk.
- In the subject field of your application email, simply type “BPS010 – Name” so if your name is John Mensah, kindly type “BPS010 – John Mensah”