First intake
6-17 July 2026
Fully booked; one-week route ended 10 July and two-week route ended 17 July.
In-person Programme
The Young Lawyer Summer Experience
by InvestIN
An immersive law career programme combining courtroom simulations, professional feedback, workplace visits and university-campus experience.
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Young Lawyer Experience at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Closing soon
Eligibility
No prior knowledge required
Age range / Year group
15-18
Location / Region
London, UCL campus
Cost
From £2,225
Duration
1 or 2 weeks
Format
In-person
Law & justice
Accommodation: Residential or non-residential
Meals: Breakfast and dinner residential
Certificate / Outcome: Certificate; optional Level 3 Award
Contact time: 25-65 hours
Class groups: Around 6-10 students
Young Lawyer Experience summary
Students explore legal careers through realistic simulations covering criminal, corporate, family, public, international and human-rights law.
Activities include a simulated murder trial, legal negotiation, Supreme Court advocacy, networking and feedback from practising lawyers.
It suits students who want to test law as a career through practical experience rather than classroom-only study.
What is The Young Lawyer Summer Experience?
The Young Lawyer Summer Experience is an immersive career programme delivered by InvestIN Education. It introduces students to criminal, corporate, family, human-rights, public and international law through practical simulations and professional encounters.
Participants practise courtroom advocacy, negotiation and client representation, including a simulated murder trial and a human-rights case at the Supreme Court. Sessions also include career coaching, networking and feedback from lawyers.
Why Succeed highlights Young Lawyer Experience
The programme replaces passive observation with courtroom, negotiation and client-representation simulations.
Students encounter several legal specialisms before committing to a university or career direction.
Practising lawyers provide live feedback on advocacy and negotiation performance.
Professional venues, including the Supreme Court, add context that is difficult to reproduce in school.
Two-week routes can produce a certificate, reference letter and optional recognised qualification.
Who is Young Lawyer Experience for?
Best for
Students seriously exploring law who learn well through role-play, teamwork, public speaking and professional feedback.
Not ideal if
You prefer academic legal theory, need a low-cost option or feel uncomfortable with intensive group simulations.
Is Young Lawyer Experience worth it?
It can be worthwhile for a student who wants a concentrated test of legal work before choosing a degree or career path. The simulations, professional feedback and exposure to several specialisms provide concrete experiences to reflect on later.
The main limitation is value for money: the fees are substantial, and attendance alone will not transform a university application. Its value depends on active participation and thoughtful reflection on what the student learned.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
From £2,225; includes 25, 50 or 65 professional-contact hours, depending on route., Hands-on career simulations, programme materials and equipment., Digital certificate following the programme assessment., UCL campus experience and up to five professional excursions., Two-week routes include graduation and an industry reference letter., Residential totals include a private ensuite room, breakfast and dinner., Residential packages include activities and 24/7 pastoral support..
Accommodation
Residential or non-residential
Meals
Breakfast and dinner residential
Supervision or safety information
Practising lawyers and other legal professionals coach activities and provide feedback. Safeguarding and pastoral staff are also available throughout the programme.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
1 or 2 weeks; London, UCL campus.
What to check before committing
Confirm current dates, payment terms, travel arrangements, cancellation rules and what is included with the provider.
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Compare with similar programmesHow much preparation does Young Lawyer Experience need?
Effort level
High during programme days.
Best started
Begin planning six to eight weeks before the preferred intake, especially for accommodation, travel or visa arrangements.
Main challenge
Performing legal arguments confidently under realistic pressure.
Typical preparation
Review the timetable and identify unfamiliar legal specialisms.
Practise a short structured argument and speaking clearly under time pressure.
Plan professional clothing, travel insurance and London travel before arrival.
International students should resolve English and UK entry requirements early.
Useful if
You want practical evidence of sustained interest in law.
What do students do on Young Lawyer Experience?
Students work through practical legal scenarios with guidance and feedback from professionals, progressing from case analysis to advocacy, negotiation and career reflection.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Review evidence and strategy for a simulated criminal case.
- 2
Act for prosecution or defence in police, bail and trial proceedings.
- 3
Advise clients during corporate and family-law simulations.
- 4
Investigate public-law and international-law scenarios in teams.
- 5
Prepare and deliver human-rights submissions at the Supreme Court.
- 6
Network with lawyers and receive career and university guidance.
- 7
Complete the relevant assessment for certificates or qualifications.
Young Lawyer Experience dates and deadlines
Closed
Second intake
27 July-7 August 2026
Fully booked; the two-week route runs into August.
Final intake
17-28 August 2026
One-week and two-week routes are available, with final places remaining.
Registration
First come, first served
No fixed deadline; registration closes when capacity is reached.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First intake | 6-17 July 2026 | Local | Closed | Save programme |
Second intake | 27 July-7 August 2026 | Local | Active | Save deadline |
Final intake | 17-28 August 2026 | Local | Upcoming | Save deadline |
Registration | First come, first served | Local | Active | Save deadline |
Eligibility and requirements
Students must be aged 15-18.
No previous legal knowledge or experience is required.
EFL students need B2 upper-intermediate English.
Under-18 bookings require parent or guardian consent.
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance is required.
How much does Young Lawyer Experience cost?
Programme fee
£2,225-£4,400 — One-week, two-week and Premium day options.
Funding or discounts
- Residential total: £3,725-£7,550 — Programme fee plus residential package.
- Deposit: £950 — Non-refundable payment used to secure a place.
- Level 3 add-on: £395 — Optional for the standard two-week route; included with Premium.
- Airport transfer: £300 return — Optional Heathrow return transfer.
- Bursaries: Available — Free places may be offered to financially eligible students.
What's included
25, 50 or 65 professional-contact hours, depending on route., Hands-on career simulations, programme materials and equipment., Digital certificate following the programme assessment., UCL campus experience and up to five professional excursions., Two-week routes include graduation and an industry reference letter., Residential totals include a private ensuite room, breakfast and dinner., Residential packages include activities and 24/7 pastoral support.
How to apply to Young Lawyer Experience
- 1
Choose the Young Lawyer Summer Experience on the official website.
- 2
Select an available intake, duration and attendance option.
- 3
Enter the student and parent or guardian details.
- 4
Pay the full fee or use the £950 deposit option.
- 5
Complete the mandatory enrolment form after registration.
- 6
Review the personalised agenda and pre-arrival information.
What does Young Lawyer Experience cover?
The programme covers the following focus areas.
Criminal law
Prepare and perform police, bail and trial proceedings.
Corporate and family law
Negotiate transactions and advise clients in complex disputes.
Human-rights advocacy
Build and deliver a case at the Supreme Court.
Public and international law
Investigate public issues and negotiate international treaty terms.
Legal careers
Explore routes into law through coaching and networking.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Young Lawyer Experience?
A typical day during the programme.
Mornings
Professional-led legal simulations, case analysis or advocacy preparation.
Afternoons
Continued simulations, courtroom activity, networking or graduation.
Programme week
Each standard week provides 25 hours of contact with professionals.
Residential evening
Supervised social activities vary across the week.
Who teaches on Young Lawyer Experience?
Students are coached by lawyers working across criminal, corporate, human-rights, family and international law. Programme content is developed by InvestIN's programme team and delivered with industry professionals who provide practical feedback.
Students typically work in groups of around 6-10.
Where do students stay on Young Lawyer Experience?
Residential plan
- University halls: Central London accommodation in halls used by University of London students.
- Private room: Students receive a private single room with an ensuite bathroom.
- Meals: Buffet breakfast and dinner are included.
- Pastoral support: Safeguarding and pastoral staff are available on site 24/7.
- Social programme: Evening and weekend activities are included for relevant stays.
Non-residential plan
- Day attendance: Local students may attend without booking accommodation.
Residential places and ensuite rooms are allocated subject to availability.
What happens after Young Lawyer Experience?
After completing this programme, participants often pursue:
Use legal simulations to test interest in a law degree or apprenticeship.
Reflect on professional experiences in university applications and interviews.
Receive a personalised digital certificate after the online assessment.
Gain a physical certificate and industry reference on two-week routes.
Pursue the optional Level 3 Award worth 8 UCAS points.
A programme certificate does not replace academic entry requirements for legal study.
Where does Young Lawyer Experience take place?
The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus in central London. Selected days take place at legal and professional venues elsewhere in the city, including the Supreme Court.
InvestIN hires university spaces commercially and is not affiliated with the institutions.
Young Lawyer Experience FAQs
No. Topics are introduced at a basic level, and no prior legal knowledge or professional experience is required.
Activities cover criminal, corporate, family, human-rights, public and international law through simulations, case analysis and advocacy.
Practising lawyers and other legal professionals coach activities and provide feedback. Safeguarding and pastoral staff are also available throughout the programme.
Students can complete an online assessment for a personalised digital certificate. Two-week students also receive a physical certificate and an industry reference letter.
No. Students can attend as day participants or add a residential package in central London university halls.
It includes a private room, breakfast and dinner, supervised activities, programme transport and 24/7 guardianship and pastoral support.
It is included with the two-week Premium route. Standard two-week students may add the assessed Level 3 Award, which is worth eight UCAS points.
Yes. EFL students need at least B2 English, and students must arrange the correct UK visa or ETA where required.
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- InvestIN FAQs: Everything to Know About Our Career Experience Programmes – InvestIN Education
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