Paula Said:

Any one out there work for a law firm in London?

We Answered:

What side of London? You may be best off just applying to all the legal firms in your area. Also you could try Career Legal, who are a recruitment agency that specialise in recruiting in the legal sector from the top to the bottom. Also check out Reed.co.uk for any admin jobs.

I don't think you really need any legal experience to work in admin, although it does help. Just let your interviewer know why you are so keen to work in the legal sector and especially for their firm. You may want to do some work experience in a law firm first and then you will have the experience.

Good Luck!

Kristen Said:

I'm 16, How do I get work experience in a law firm?

We Answered:

Write to different companies asking if you can do some work experience.

Talk about your interests, future career ambitions etc

Hilda Said:

Work experience at a big London law firm- is this dress appropriate?

We Answered:

I can't see the link, but from what you described, I would not wear anything outside of black, navy or gray on the first interview. A nice pair of wideleg slacks with some pumps, a fresh white blouse with a vest if you desire, hair pinned back, small earrings, minimal makeup and perfume would be perfect. If you want to opt for a dress, make sure it's plain colored or at the most a two-tone color in a professional hue like the ones stated above. You can also wear a skirt with a blouse and blazer, but make sure the short is no shorter than knee length, and no high high heels or stilettos. Good luck. Sounds like an awesome opportunity.

I'd just explain the office culture to your mum, and go with her to the store to return it and exchange for more presitious, serious business attire.

In that arena, you are judged by what you look like. Do you want to be judged as just "pretty" or "smart and ambitous?"

Carole Said:

Im in year 10 and i need to find work experience in london ASAP any links,sites or watever will be appreciated

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You need to apply direct to companies; there aren't any websites which have information regarding work experience.

If you need something ASAP then unfortunately, you've probably left it too late to do anything connected to media or fashion, since everyone wants to do work experience at those sorts of companies so you have to apply quite a while in advance.

Law would definitely be a good option though - I would search for large law companies online, then call them and ask to speak to HR and ask them if you could do work experience. You could do the same with banking, but this might be harder because they might be a bit strict on who they let in as you would no doubt have to have access to confidential data. Still, it doesn't hurt to call and ask.

If I were you I'd also line up a "back up" - something that will be easy to get into and doesn't take much effort to organise, but that you can call and cancel at the last minute. Either a primary school or your mum or dad's work are probably the best options. I was supposed to go to a law firm for my work experience and they cancelled with me just two days before.

Sue Said:

Work Experience in Law for year 10?

We Answered:

I'm a LLB Law Graduand (Graduating July 08) and am also a Student Guide for my law school and I always tell the prospective students and that if they are seriously considering a career in law and then it is essential that they get work experience in a law firm, therefore I congratulate you on taking your future so seriously that you contend with this issue at only 15-16. However most firms don't care to have first year degree students doing work experience in their firm let alone GCSE and A-Level students; instead they tend to be directing their work placements at 2nd and 3rd year Law undergraduates.

Usually when pursuing a work placement with the small firms its just a case of looking for firms and ringing or emailing them; explaining your situation and maybe then they will consider you. With the large firms they tend to have structured systems in place for applying. For example Eversheds, Pinsent Masons etc all have sections on their website where you can apply to them.

Good luck