ADDLESHAW GODDARD LLP IS NOW INVITING FIFTH YEAR STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR THE LEGAL EXPLORER PROGRAMME, A YEAR-LONG SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY.

WHAT IS THE LEGAL EXPLORER PROGRAMME?

Addleshaw Goddard is looking for hard-working and ambitious students to join us on our year-long innovative enhanced work experience opportunity. As a Legal Explorer, you'll receive a laptop, mentor for the year and take part in workshops and work shadowing to set you up for future success.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAMME?

• A laptop help take part in online sessions and support your own studies.
• Online workshops giving you an insight into Addleshaw Goddard and develop your skills for a future career.
• A mentor to provide advice and support throughout your time with us.
• A week of paid work experience in one of our offices in the summer.
• Opportunities to network with Addleshaw Goddard colleagues and learn more about the different roles available to you

WHAT ARE THE APPLICATION CRITERIA?

This opportunity is designed to support young people from less privileged backgrounds in association with the PRIME Commitment. As such, students must meet the following criteria:

• You must be in Fifth Year during the 2025/2026 academic year.
• You're currently attending a non-fee paying, state-funded school.
• You must be within travelling distance of Addleshaw Goddard's office in Dublin.

We will also ask you to indicate if any of the following apply to you. Your response will be considered when reviewing applications.

• You grew up in a household where no parent or guardian attended University.
• You have been, or are currently, in state care.
• You are, or have been, a full-time or part-time carer.
• You came to Ireland as a refugee or asylum seeker.
• The occupation of your main household earner is categorised as a routine or manual occupation. A summary of this can be found here.
• You are part of the Irish Traveller community.

Please note you need to be able to commit to all dates listed under the 'Dublin' tab on this page. Please review the dates before applying.

All travel expenses are covered during the programme.

HOW DO I APPLY?

• Please register as a new user and submit your application by the deadline below.
• Each of the questions has a 2000 character limit as standard.
• Competition is high so we would recommend taking care with your application. Please ensure you have proof read your answers before submitting.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and if your application proceeds to the next stage, you will have a 10 minute phone call with a member of the team to discuss your application and interest in the programme.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

We are inviting applications from Friday 12th September and the deadline for all applications is Wednesday 8th October. 

If you would like to discuss the application or discuss adjustment for submitting your application, please contact Sonia Kumar.