What does a career in law involve? What’s the difference between a barrister and a solicitor? What would I do day to day? Am I good enough? Should I go to university or do an apprenticeship? Who can I talk to?

 Have you asked yourself some or all of these questions? If so, then our Unlocked Programme is right for you. This innovative programme is aimed at students who have academic potential and an interest in law, but who may believe that a legal career is out of their reach. We're here to prove that it isn't.

It is aimed at state school students in their first year of A-Levels, with mainly GCSE 9 - 6/A* - B grades, little or no family history of higher education and a genuine interest in law - and lots of enthusiasm.

 You see, we're passionate about opening up legal careers to the best and brightest young minds - especially students, like you, who may not share the typical background of most legal professionals.

 You attend a state school, for example. You may be the very first person in your family destined to go to university. You could come from a disadvantaged community.

Over the course of three days spent at one of our offices, you will engage in a range of different activities to help you think about the actions you need to take to get to where you want to be in your career, both in the short term and the long term.

 The programme will:

 • Dispel myths about what it's like to work in a major law firm.

• Give you the chance to interact with current apprentices, trainees, partners, clients and barristers.

• Explore the benefits of setting ambitious but achievable goals.

• Offer advice on different ways of entering a firm.

• Support you with one-to-one coaching sessions.

• Help you develop non-academic strengths such as communication skills.

In short, Eversheds Sutherland Unlocked will actively engage you, inform you and inspire you to start your journey into law, whichever route you decide to take.

 It's informative. It's interesting. It's useful. And, most importantly, it's fun. So why not get some brilliant experience and explore what a law career looks like from the inside out?

 This programme will run on the following dates in the locations listed below:

Birmingham – 6 – 8 April 2020

Cardiff – 18 – 20 February 2020

Leeds – 7 – 9 April 2020

London – 14 – 16 April 2020

Manchester – 15 – 17 April 2020

Newcastle – 18 – 20 February 2020

Nottingham – 18 – 20 February 2020

Eversheds Sutherland Unlocked is aimed at state school students in their first year of A-Levels, with mainly GCSE 9-6/A* or B grades, little or no family history of higher education and a genuine interest in law - and lots of enthusiasm.

 At Eversheds Sutherland, we believe that innovation comes from a culture of genuine equality and diversity and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require.

 As part of the application form, you will be required to answer three strengths based questions of 300 words each. Please ensure that you read through the Candidate Strengths Briefing beforehand.