Stewarts Work Experience Programme

Stewarts’ work experience programme is designed to widen access to the legal profession and create opportunities for talented young people from underrepresented backgrounds. It is delivered exclusively through the Social Mobility Foundation, a charity that supports social mobility for young people across the UK.

Participants spend one week in either Stewarts’ London or Leeds office, typically during the summer months. During the programme, students are paired with mentors from two different departments and gain first-hand insight into life at a leading litigation law firm.

The experience includes legal research and drafting, document review and case preparation, shadowing lawyers across different practice areas, and taking part in interactive workshops. Students also develop professional skills such as presentation, debating and communication, while learning about personal branding, diversity and inclusion, and writing effective personal statements.