Work Experience Placements for 2026
Richard Buxton Solicitors offers short in-person work experience placements (3-5 days) for those interested in environmental, planning, or public law, with applications open to those aged 18+ during specified windows.
Cambridge, London
Anyone
Law
In-Person
30 September 2026
Last verified: 16 September 2026
About this opportunity
The firm provides 3-5 day work experience placements to individuals considering a career in environmental, planning, or public law, or those interested in learning more about the firm’s work. Participants can choose between offices in Cambridge and Whitechapel, London, and are encouraged to attend both for broader exposure. Applications are accepted within specific windows for placements in the following quarter. The programme is open to anyone aged 18+, with consideration of younger applicants on a case-by-case basis, particularly students aged 16-18.
Who is it for?
Anyone aged 18 and above interested in environmental, planning or public law. Students aged 16-18 may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
What you will gain
Insight into the workings of a specialist environmental law firm, exposure to environmental, planning and public law work, and experience in a legal career setting.
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Requirements
Applicant must be aged 18 or above, or a student aged 16-18 seeking work experience (with teacher reference). Submission requires CV (max two pages), covering letter, availability, and for sixth-form students, a teacher reference letter.
How to apply
Send an email to Hannah Norman & Chloe Warr at practicemanagement@richardbuxton.co.uk with a CV (max 2 pages), a covering letter explaining your interest in environmental/planning/public law and Richard Buxton Solicitors, relevant experience, your availability, and (if under 18) a teacher reference letter. Only apply during the relevant application window: for placements in January–March 2027, apply between 1 July–30 September 2026.
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