Law firm launches placement scheme for aspiring solicitors

A scheme offering up to six aspiring solicitors a summer placement with a Sutton Coldfield firm has launched.

George Green LLP has announced its Summer Vacation Scheme is open for applications.

Each year, George Green offers up to six places on its week-long vacation placement scheme (VPS).

The VPS is an opportunity for aspiring solicitors - who are either undergraduates or graduates - to experience what it is like to work inside a law firm.

The placement involves spending time in several of the firm’s departments as well as undertaking various exercises.

In the past, some of the VPS participants have gone on to become trainees in the firm.

Laura Crackle, a Birmingham University law graduate and participator in the VPS, completed her training contract with George Green before qualifying in the firm's commercial property department.

She said: “I was pretty sure that I wanted to pursue a career as a solicitor when I applied to do the scheme.

“What I was not too sure about was the type of firm I wanted to join. I had a great week’s experience spending time in various departments.

“Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The vacation scheme certainly does what it says on the tin and I would thoroughly recommend it.”

Closing date for applications is 31 March 2024 – find out more information.

Pictured: George Green CEO David Stevenson (middle) with Laura Crackle (second right) and other past participants in the scheme