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Harbottle & Lewis
Harbottle & Lewis is an independent London law firm serving creative, entrepreneurial and private clients. It is known for work across media, entertainment, technology, sport and private wealth.
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United Kingdom - Social Mobility Work Experience Programme
Type: Work Experience
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Application timing: Participation is arranged through the Sutton Trust programme.
- Programme dates: The programme runs during the summer.
- Duration: Summer programme
- Places: Six students each summer
- Status: variable
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- Participation is arranged through the Sutton Trust programme.
- Programme: The programme runs during the summer.
- Who can apply: Students selected through the Sutton Trust social-mobility programme.
- Eligibility: Students selected through the Sutton Trust social-mobility programme.
United Kingdom - Training Contract
Type: Training Contract
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Applications open: 2026-11-01
- Application timing: Applications open on 1 November 2026.
- Programme dates: Six places each year: three March starters and three September starters.
- Duration: Two years
- Places: Six training contracts each year
- Status: upcoming
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- Applications open on 1 November 2026.
- Programme: Six places each year: three March starters and three September starters.
- Who can apply: Law and non-law students and graduates seeking a London training contract. Applicants should hold or expect at least a 2:1 degree; strong A-level results are considered without a fixed grade threshold, and mitigating circumstances are considered.
- Eligibility: Law and non-law students and graduates seeking a London training contract. Applicants should hold or expect at least a 2:1 degree; strong A-level results are considered without a fixed grade threshold, and mitigating circumstances are considered.
- Academic requirements: At least a 2:1 degree; strong A-level results are considered without a fixed grade threshold. Mitigating circumstances are considered.
- Funding: For non-law graduates, Harbottle & Lewis funds the PGDL course fees and provides a £6,000 maintenance grant. The firm partners with BPP for SQE preparation.
- Disability support: Reasonable adjustments are available during recruitment through the application form.
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United Kingdom, London
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7 Savoy Court, London WC2R 0EX
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