Law firm welcomes largest ever cohort of summer interns
Law firm Osborne Clarke has welcomed its largest ever cohort of summer interns, with nine based in Bristol.
The firm has accepted 17 legal and business services interns from the 10,000 Interns Foundation programmes, as well as its pilot programme Osborne Clarke Scholars.
The programmes aim to improve diversity across the legal sector and other professional services sectors.
“We’re delighted to welcome this year’s cohort of summer interns, who have been selected through a highly competitive process. I look forward to working with them as they embark on an exciting programme, including spending time with our specialist teams and clients, alongside developing key professional skills they can take forward in their careers”, said Kate Millar, head of responsible business at Osborne Clarke.
“My time as an intern at Osborne Clarke was transformative, especially in overcoming my initial feelings of imposter syndrome. I gained confidence in my abilities, a practical introduction to the legal sector, an amazing network of colleagues, and valuable, transferable skills to take forward. To this year’s interns, I would say make the most of this programme and the incredible people you’ll meet. Ask questions, stay engaged, and don’t be afraid to learn new things,” said Kayana Smith, 10,000 Interns Programme alumni and future Osborne Clarke trainee solicitor.
Interns will have the opportunity to gain broader industry insight by participating in placements and insight days with clients, including Hargreaves Lansdown, Bouygues UK, OVO, TikTok, and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Krystal Wachira, 10,000 Interns Programme alumni and future Osborne Clarke trainee solicitor, said: “What stood out the most during my internship, was the incredible mentorship I received. From the moment I walked into the office, my mentors ensured I felt empowered to reach my full potential, making a lasting impact on my professional development. I’m excited to have secured a training contract with the firm and look forward to getting started in September.”
Two legal interns from Osborne Clarke Scholars, the firm’s multi-year scholarship, mentoring and personal development pilot programme, will be joining for two week’s paid work experience. The programme is supported by Osborne Clarke’s bonus from Microsoft’s Law Firm Diversity Programme (LFDP).
Osborne Clarke Scholars also provides successful undergraduate students with financial support, a place on Osborne Clarke’s vacation scheme and mentoring with a junior and senior mentor throughout their university degree.
