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Work Experience

 

Work Experience Vacation Scheme 

 

Discover first-hand what life is like working for the NHS Wales in-house legal team.

Take part in our work experience vacation scheme and you will come away with a clear picture of our culture and values, as well as a good understanding of the day-to-day work of our various teams here at Legal & Risk Services.

In addition to presentations and interactive workshops, you’ll have an opportunity to speak to current paralegals and trainees, as well as some of our more senior colleagues, grow your understanding of exactly what we do and where we’re heading, develop valuable skills that will help set you up for your future career in law, and get some practical tips on applying for future jobs with us.

 

Key Information

The Scheme takes part over a 2-week period towards the end of June and the beginning of July (specific dates to be confirmed on our website on 3 March 2026). Each day will be 10am – 4pm.

You can apply for either week, or both weeks, but would need to commit to the entire week in question and be present for the duration of each day.

There will be a maximum of 10 students per week.

The Scheme is an in-person programme only and is based at our office in Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff.

Applications are welcome from penultimate and final year (law or non-law) University students, graduates, and those considering a career change.

 

How to Apply

Applications can be made through an online form that will be posted on this webpage from 3 March 2026 and will be reviewed by our Training & Development Team. You may then be invited to a remote informal interview (by Microsoft Teams).

 

Programme

The programme may change slightly for 2026, in relation to the days of specific sessions, but will be similar to the 2025 programme below.

 

WEEK 1

Monday

  • Introduction to NWSSP: L&RS, to include:
    • Presentation - Routes to Qualification
    • ‘My journey’ presentations by trainees and junior solicitors
  • Putting Things Right Scheme

Tuesday

  • General Medical Practice Indemnity (GMPI)

Wednesday

  • Personal Injury and Prosecutions

Thursday

  • Clinical Negligence

Friday

  • Inquests
  • Top tips for trainees – application, interview and beyond

 

WEEK 2

Monday

  • Introduction to NWSSP: L&RS, to include: 
    • Presentation - Routes to Qualification
    • ‘My journey’ presentations by trainees and junior solicitors
  • Complex Patient (Court of Protection)

Tuesday

  • Commercial, Regulatory and Procurement

Wednesday

  • Property Acquisitions, Disposals and Leases

Thursday

  • Employment

Friday

  • Top tips for trainees – application, interview and beyond

 

*Exact timetable subject to change