Work experience update – 2026 placements.
Legal and Democratic Services are now at capacity for 2026 and we are unable to accept any further enquiries. Thank you for your interest for considering a work experience placement with us.
Legal Placements 2027
Please note that the legal work experience waitlist for 2027 is now at full capacity, and we are unable to accept any further applications for this area.
Applications for Democratic Services 2027 will reopen in January 2027.
Are you interested in Law and Democracy? Curious about how the legal system and the democratic decision making process?
Our Legal and Democratic Team offers a one week work experience placement for years 10, 11, sixth form and university students who want to explore a career in Law or Democracy.
What’s included:
Things to note:
- The Legal and Democratic Services teams have a limited number of placement opportunities and placements will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you can not be accommodated in the given year, you will be given the option of the following year.
- We welcome students with a genuine interest in law and governance. If your focus is on other areas of the council, please check their work experience opportunities instead by calling Customer Services on 01908 691 691.
- This is an office-based programme within a local authority setting, and we expect all participants to behave professionally at all times.
- Any inappropriate behaviour will result in immediate termination of the placement.