Summer Legal Internship - Corporate
Application Deadline: 8 June 2026
Department: Shakespeare Martineau - Corporate, Tax, Healthcare - Corporate - Corporate - 1101
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Bristol
Reporting To: Daniel Money
Description
Kickstart Your Legal Career with a Summer Internship at Shakespeare Martineau!
Looking to explore a future in corporate law? Our Summer Internship Programme is designed to give you hands‑on experience with real legal work in a welcoming, inclusive, and forward‑thinking environment.
Whether you're in your penultimate or final year of university, this is your opportunity to gain insight into life at a top law firm—where collaboration, learning, and growth are part of everyday life.
At Shakespeare Martineau, we believe in nurturing potential. That’s why our internship offers not only exposure to high-quality legal work, but also dedicated support, structured training, personal development opportunities, and financial assistance to help you thrive.
What you will be doing:
Our Corporate team in Bristol are a great team to offer a well‑rounded and exciting intern experience.
Throughout the programme, you’ll work alongside experienced corporate law legal professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and get a true feel for what it's like to build a career in law with us.
We’re proud to support individuals from all backgrounds, and our goal is to create an experience that empowers you to explore your interests, ask questions, and develop your confidence as you consider your next steps.
Join us this summer and see where a career at Shakespeare Martineau could take you.
Programme Details:
* Location: Bristol
* Start Date: 6 July 2025
* Length of Internship: 3 weeks
* Salary: £Real Living Wage
Why Choose Us?
* Creative Environment: Our offices reflect our culture. We’re a vibrant forward‑thinking firm that values fresh ideas and diversity of thought.
* Diverse Legal Exposure: We are a full-service law firm with over 12 offices across the UK. We work across a range of practice areas.
* Bespoke Training: We have an exciting and creative Early Ambitions team that offer a range of development opportunities. Benefit from structured, personalized training programs designed to accelerate your professional development.
* Supportive Mentorship: Opportunity to learn from experienced solicitors who are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential.
* Path to Qualification: We are committed to guiding you through every step of your journey to qualification, ensuring you receive the experience and support you need.
Who We're Looking For:
We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. All we ask is to be curious, brave and have a passion for a career in law, a desire to make a positive impact on the communities in which we operate and enthusiasm to develop your career. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Comprehensive training contract leading to qualification
* The opportunity to work with high-profile clients and on exciting cases
* A diverse and inclusive workplace
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