Insight Scheme

This two-day scheme offers insight into life at a law firm, exposing you to typical trainee tasks and helping develop employability skills for future applications.

Aimed at first-year law and second-year non-law students, this scheme provides a glimpse into life at a law firm and a taste of what it’s like to work at Osborne Clarke - along with lots of advice to help with future applications.

Gain experience of day-to-day work through expert talks and conducting legal research exercises. Get insight on the bigger picture with opportunities to talk with partners, trainees and our recruitment team, as well as some useful tips for applying to our summer vacation scheme.

Interested? Here’s what you need to know:

• Each placement will run as a mixture of virtual and in-person sessions over the Easter break in Bristol, London, and Reading.

  The application process opens on 1 October 2026 and closes at 13:59 on 28 February 2027.