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RISE - The Norton Rose Fulbright work experience programme
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RISE - The Norton Rose Fulbright Work Experience Programme
We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service.
As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and believe diversity drives innovation, so we're building a culture where difference is valued.
RISE is Norton Rose Fulbright's flagship work experience programme, designed to support talented students from underrepresented backgrounds by providing them with the necessary skills, networks and resources to accelerate a career in the legal sector.
Through a combination of skills development, mentoring, workplace experiences, professional networking, and ongoing support, RISE helps students build the confidence, knowledge and connections needed to fulfil their potential. Participants join a community of ambitious young people and gain valuable insight into professional careers, including opportunities within law and other business sectors.
As a RISE participant, you will:
- Be enrolled onto a two year development programme with the firm
- Attend an in person work experience week in October half term (w/c 26 October 2026) at either our London or Newcastle office.
- Complete work shadowing with both our fee earning and business services teams.
- Get to know our clients with an insight day at their offices.
- Participate in a mock assessment centre.
- Receive specialist training from in-house teams including early careers, learning & development and bids.
- Join our mentoring programme to develop your commercial acumen with our trainees and clients.
- Join us for your graduation day in our London office.
- Be paid £500 across the programme. Travel will also be reimbursed.
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We're looking for students who:
- Demonstrate ambition, a positive attitude and an eagerness to learn
- Are interested in developing their skills and exploring future career opportunities
- Are willing to actively participate in programme activities
- Are committed to personal development and making the most of the opportunities available
Applicants must:
- Be currently studying in Year 12 (or equivalent)
- Have attended a state school
- Have achieve minimum grade requirements, averaging an overall score of six in your top eight subjects, which must include English and Maths.
- Meet at least one of the programme's social mobility criteria
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Application process includes:
- Application form and cover letter
- Psychometric test
- Recorded video interview
Please read the guidance document on our website in full before proceeding with your application.
Applications will close on September 24 2026 at 23:59.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential.
Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know via EMEAResponsible.Business@nortonrosefulbright.com.
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