Work Placement Scheme
Dawson Cornwell offers paid work placements in family law for undergraduate and postgraduate students, with a focus on international children law.
London
Undergraduate
Law
In-Person
rolling
Last verified: 16 September 2026
About this opportunity
Dawson Cornwell offers full-time paid work placements in their acclaimed international children department, with placements lasting from a minimum of two weeks up to a year for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The scheme offers the opportunity to become involved in international court hearings and legal work. Students may be from the UK or abroad, but must have a right to work in the UK. Placements pay £150 per week.
Who is it for?
Undergraduate and postgraduate students aged 18 or over, interested in family law; preference for those intending a career as a family lawyer and fluent in a second language. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
What you will gain
Practical work experience in family law, involvement in court hearings, exposure to international legal work, and a paid placement (£150 per week).
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Requirements
Applicants must be aged 18 or over, able to demonstrate a specific interest in family law (if not a law student), and have the right to work in the UK. Preference given to those intending a family law career and fluent in a second language.
How to apply
Send your CV and a covering letter by email to Partner Sulema Jahangir, specifying desired length of placement and availability dates.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official Dawson Cornwell page to apply for this opportunity.
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