The Young Lawyer Summer Experience
The Ultimate Work Experience in Law in London
The Young Lawyer Summer Experience
The Ultimate Work Experience in Law in London
Overview
Use code EARLY15 for 15% off our 2025 summer experience programme fees.
Are you an aspiring lawyer? Join our 2025 law summer school in London, designed for students aged 15-18.
Over the course of 2 weeks, students aged 15-18 will get to step into the shoes of a lawyer working in London, through a range of immersive career simulations and exclusive professional site visits. Argue a human rights case in London's Supreme Court, work with corporate lawyers in the city, and more.
Students enrolled in our summer programme will build contacts in the legal field that’ll be helpful for them in the future, whilst gaining knowledge and experience in their dream role. They’ll also get to spend time at University College London, a globally renowned institution. A perfect opportunity for any aspiring lawyer, InvestIN’s programme will look great on university applications, supporting students in the next few years of their academic lives.
Register now for a life-changing experience that will set you up for a future as a successful lawyer, or contact us to find out more.
- Argue a human rights case in London’s Supreme Court
- Represent your client in a live murder trial: conduct opening and closing speeches, cross-examine witnesses and examine forensic evidence
- Experience corporate law through an interactive session with commercial lawyers
- Powerful public speaking coaching by expert barristers
- Stand up for the public in a national enquiry
- Represent a nation in an international treaty negotiation and fight for treaty terms most favourable to your client
- Gain first-hand experience to add to your application that demonstrates your passion, commitment and potential to succeed in the legal profession.
- Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate and industry reference letter outlining what you have achieved on the programme.
- Have your work assessed in order to receive a Level 3 Award in Work Experience, equating to 8 UCAS points.
- Be coached through the immersive experiences with lawyers from world-renowned firms specialising in criminal, corporate, human rights, family, international law and more
- Private networking sessions with these professionals, who can become vital connections for your future career
- Receive training on how to land the most desirable jobs in law
- Advice on subject choices, university selection, work experience, extra-curricular activities and more
- Experience life at one of the best universities on the planet: University College London (UCL).
- Meet talented and ambitious students from around the world who fly in for the ultimate law work experience, creating an invaluable global network.
Choose from one of the following options:
1. First Week Only (taster experience); or
2. Two-Week Experience (the full programme); or
3. Two-Week Premium Experience (the ultimate package with both weeks plus enhanced benefits)
Accommodation
You can choose either residential or non-residential. The accommodation is at UCL student halls in central London. We provide residential students with meals, guardianship and fun activities on evenings and weekends. Airport transfers are also available at checkout.
- To date, we have welcomed students onto InvestIN programmes from over 100 different countries. They often say that a huge motivation is to meet and befriend students from around the world, whilst taking their English language skills to the next level.
- Attending a summer programme is a fantastic way to experience London, one of the world’s most renowned capital cities for academic excellence, global commerce and vibrant culture. You can also select our residential package to truly experience life on-campus at a top UK university (UCL), by living in private ensuite rooms at university halls of residence. We can offer everything you need – from airport transfers to meals and a fantastic evening social programme.
- For students learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), attending an InvestIN programme facilitates real-world application of English. Students will be immersed in the language 24/7, whether that’s working in a team, writing a project proposal, presenting to a group, networking with professionals or socialising with peers. Our programmes are delivered and facilitated by native English speakers, whilst over 50% of our students are from the UK and the US, providing international students with the perfect opportunity to enhance their oral and written skills in a professional and social context. Find out more about the benefits for EFL students in our blog post here.
- For information about visas and language requirements, please see our FAQs page here.
- You can choose to attend our programmes as a day student if you live locally. Otherwise, our residential package will give you a great flavour of life in student halls of residence before you apply to university in the future.
- Around 50% of our students come from abroad, providing you with a unique opportunity to network with and befriend peers from a range of different backgrounds and cultures.
This Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.
Choose between the following start dates: 7th July, 28th July or 18th August 2025.
You can choose to attend for either ‘First Week Only’, ‘Two Weeks’ or our ‘Two Week Premium’ package. You can also choose residential or non-residential. Pricing and details are set out below.
Click “Register Now” to book your place.
1 week | 2-weeks | 2-weeks Premium | |
Hours of contact time with professionals | 25 hours | 50 hours | 65 hours |
Hands-on career simulations | |||
Programme materials, equipment & resources | |||
Digital certificate | |||
On-site safeguarding & pastoral care | |||
Experience UCL campus | |||
Excursions to professional workplaces/venues | Up to 2 | Up to 5 | Up to 5 |
Assessment centre to improve on core skills & receive feedback | |||
Graduation ceremony & physical certificate | |||
Level 3 Award in Work Experience & Assessment for UCAS Points | + £375 | ||
Experience LSE campus | |||
Personalised professional development & university admissions coaching | |||
Personality & situational judgement testing | |||
Private Gala dinner & networking event with professionals | |||
Programme fee | £2,150 | £3,150 | £4,250 |
Residential package | 1 week | 2 week | 2-week premium |
Private, single, ensuite bedroom at university halls of residence | 6 nights | 13 nights | 13 nights |
Breakfast & dinner at accommodation canteen | |||
Evening & weekend social activities | |||
24/7 safeguarding & pastoral support, including a designated Pastoral & Activity leader, House Parents, Centre Managers & medical office | |||
Programme fee + residential package total | £3,550 | £6,150 | £7,250 |
Optional fee for London airport transfers (Heathrow return) | + £300 return |
In Person
Available dates:
- This summer school has 3 intakes. 7th July, 28th July or 18th August 2025.
Venues:
- The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus. Certain days take place in other key industry locations in London.
Accommodation location:
Students live on university campus in central London and are allocated to halls of residence used by University of London students, including those from UCL and LSE. We typically occupy a range of halls, including Garden Halls, College Hall, International Hall and Frances Gardner House.
All rooms are single, en-suite.
Please find below some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions you'll be able to find our full FAQ list here and you are also welcome to reach out to us at info@investin.org and we'll be happy to help!
Information for international & EFL students
We have a minimum English language requirement of B2 (upper-intermediate, CEFR). For students learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), attending an InvestIN programme facilitates real-world application of English. Our programmes are delivered and facilitated by native English speakers, whilst over 50% of our students are from the UK and the US, providing international students with the perfect opportunity to enhance their oral and written skills in a professional and social context. Find out more about the benefits for EFL students in our blog post here.
Support
If you are trying to register and the registration box is not appearing it is likely because of firewall restrictions on your desktop device.
You may wish to try on your mobile device instead. Alternatively, please email info@investin.org with details of the programme you want to register for. We will reserve your place immediately and send you a link to pay by card online.