Job reference: 552203
Location: City Campus
Employment type: Fixed Term Contract
Team: Not specified
Closing date: 18/03/2026
School / Directorate: Nottingham Law School
Salary / Grade: Grade OSE (£24,122 p.a. pro rata)
Legal Assistant (Student Placement)
£24,122 per annum (pro rata)
This is a 10 month (minimum) fixed term student placement opportunity. The role is only open to Nottingham Law School students; applications from non‑current second year LLB students at NLS will not be considered.
About The Role
Here at NTU we are proud to offer placement opportunities to our students and are looking to recruit a Legal Assistant (placement student) to work in NLS Legal, our multi‑award winning teaching law firm.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist and support NLS Legal staff with the firm’s activity as required.
* Undertake legal casework and pro bono activities supervised through NLS Legal.
* Assist and support the administration of the firm by undertaking administrative tasks as required.
Interviews: w/c 30th March 2026
About Us
NTU prides itself on providing our students with excellent placement experiences. Our placements give you hands‑on experience, allowing you to develop your knowledge and skills. You can help shape our services to make a real difference. See NTU from a different point of view and join us for your placement.
NLS Legal is Nottingham Law School’s multi‑award winning teaching law firm which provides a not‑for‑profit service to individuals, businesses, organisations and community groups over a number of areas of advice, representation, and outreach activity. NLS Legal has achieved financial awards for their clients totalling over £7 million and creates outstanding opportunities for hundreds of students every academic year.
We are looking to recruit a current Nottingham Law School second year LLB student to work as a Legal Assistant on a fixed term placement. The successful candidate will work directly with qualified and experienced lawyers in the firm and, under supervision, provide support to NLS Legal clients, including the opportunity to represent clients before the Tribunal. The post holder will also provide pivotal support to the administrative team, assisting with new enquiries, student recruitment, marketing and social media, and general administrative tasks related to the running of a regulated law firm. They will also support student teams and, with appropriate supervision, run their own caseload.
NLS Legal undertakes work in a variety of areas including business law, civil litigation, intellectual property, employment, welfare rights, housing, and family law. Candidates should be prepared to work in any area of law, although they will be given a broad range of experience during their time in the firm.
Please attach a CV and covering letter in support of your application. Interviews will take place (in‑person at NLS Legal) during the w/c 23rd March 2026.
Anticipated start date: September 2026
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Katie Smith (Supervising Solicitor) at katie.smith@ntu.ac.uk.
Student Testimonial
“I have gained so much insight and developed valuable skills that have shaped my understanding of practice… I've had the opportunity to conduct client meetings and conduct interviews. This has really strengthened my confidence and communication skills.”
Additional Information
For more student placement opportunities visit our jobs portal – My Employability.
Safe & Inclusive: At NTU we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and encourage people from under‑represented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
Please note that this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points‑based immigration system. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
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