At Whitehead Monckton, we believe that meaningful work experience can spark a future. For school, college, and university students exploring a career in law, time spent in a professional environment offers invaluable exposure – developing confidence, growing workplace skills, and inspiring next steps.
We offer two tailored opportunities designed to help young people learn about life inside a leading regional law firm:
Each year, we welcome students for one week of unpaid work experience across our Canterbury, Maidstone, and Tenterden offices.
This opportunity is open to:
Placement availability:
Students will spend time across several departments, including:
In each team, you’ll be assigned a mentor – someone who’ll guide you through tasks, provide feedback, and help you understand how legal expertise is delivered day-to-day. It’s a chance to build real experience in a friendly, professional environment.
To apply for the Individual Work Experience Programme you will need to provide an up-to–date CV and covering letter / email to Joanne Forbes – joanneforbes@wmlaw.uk
Applications will be open from 01 December – 31 March each year.
If you’re a local school looking to introduce Year 10+ students to the world of law, we offer bespoke office appreciation sessions throughout the year at our Maidstone, Tenterden, and Canterbury offices.
Following our successful sessions in previous years, we continue to welcome school groups for half-day visits tailored to inspire and inform young people considering legal careers.
A typical session includes:
These sessions are ideal for helping students understand the variety of careers in law and gain a real-world feel for a professional office setting.
Want to arrange an office appreciation visit? We’d love to hear from you. Please contact Marie Holland – marieholland@wmlaw.uk for more information.
