Schools
LEGAL INSIGHT
WORKSHOP
WHY NOT LAW?
A free 90 minute virtual legal insight workshop for schools that changes young people’s perceptions of who can have a career in law and increases their understanding of the routes into law. For students aged 12–14, delivered at a time that works for your school.
Discovering the world of law
Social mobility cold spots are defined as those areas where social mobility is poor. Now, more than ever, young people in these areas need the opportunity to hear about career options and begin to believe that law is a viable one for them.
With the support of our members, we are delivering virtual ‘Why not Law?’ workshops to students at schools in these areas, changing their perceptions of who can have a career in law and increasing their understanding of the routes into law.
“My favourite part was learning about how to get into law because I now know the ways I can do it.”
Student
“I thought it worked very well. Excellent use of guest speakers from the North East of England.”
Teacher
The workshop
Timing
The virtual workshop is 90 minutes long and we can schedule these at a time that works for your school.
Content
The workshop will teach students about careers and routes into law, raising their aspirations.
Skills
The workshop will help students develop important key skills, such as teamwork and communication, that can be used across their academic studies and in their future careers.
Lawyers
Volunteers from our member law firms and in-house teams will share their insights with students, bringing a career in law to life.
Feedback
Students are provided with feedback from our lawyers on their presentation skills and they will have access to a completion certificate after the workshop.
Who is the workshop for?
If your school is in a social mobility cold spot* and interested in having a workshop delivered to students aged 12–14, register your interest here.
*As well as being located in a social mobility cold spot, when selecting schools to work with we look at other measures such as the proportion of students claiming free school meals, attainment levels and the level of progression to higher education. This ensures that we reach students most in need of the opportunity.
Our free virtual workshop
Over 4,800 students have taken part.
“I liked learning about the paths that people took to reach their career in law. I liked it because it showed the availability of law.”
Student
WHAT STUDENTS AND TEACHERS SAY
Bring “Why Not Law?” to your school
Register your interest in a free virtual legal insight workshop for your students aged 12–14.
