Legal work experience placement with Bury Council
Work experience placements are highly beneficial as they provide real-world exposure, practical skills, and networking opportunities. They enhance employability by boosting CVs, preparing individuals for interviews, and building professional connections. Additionally, placements foster personal development by increasing confidence, improving time management, and clarifying career paths. They also offer valuable social skills, such as teamwork and workplace etiquette, and allow students to apply academic knowledge in practical settings. Overall, work experience placements serve as a crucial bridge between education and employment, setting a solid foundation for future careers.
The benefits of undertaking a placement with Bury Council
- Insight into the Profession: Gain first hand experience of the daily responsibilities and operations within a legal environment.
- Practical Skill Development: Develop essential legal skills such as legal research, drafting documents, and case analysis.
- Networking Opportunities: Build relationships with legal professionals, which can be invaluable for future job opportunities and mentorship.
- Enhanced CV: Strengthen your CV with relevant experience that makes you stand out to potential employers.
- Career Clarification: Determine if a career in law is the right fit for you, helping to guide your future career choices.
- Confidence Building: Boost your confidence by observing real-world legal tasks and challenges.
- Understanding of Legal Procedures: Gain a deeper understanding of legal procedures and the judicial system, which is crucial for any legal career.
Areas of work undertaken by Bury Councils Legal Services
We currently have three legal teams that make up our Legal services, with some of the work undertaken including:
Economies & Environment Legal Team
Strategic planning
highways
Regeneration and development projects
Sales and acquisitions
Academy conversions
Right to Buy
Landlord and tenant
Commercial & Litigation Legal Team
Employment
Contracts
Debt Recovery
Possession Claims
Disrepair
Trading standards
Blue Badge Fraud
School Non-attendance
Licencing
Prosecutions
Tortious Claims
Commercial Disputes
Social Care Legal Team (Adults & Children)
Pre-Proceedings
Care and Supervision Proceedings
Authorisation for Deprivations of Liberty and challenges
Emergency Protection
Secure Accommodation
Care Experienced Children
Leaving Care
Adoption
Private law proceedings
Policies and procedures
Judicial Review
Complaints and Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman investigations
Inquests
Ordinary residence
Displacement of a nearest relative
Education
Schools (via Service Level Agreement).
To apply please complete the following form:
Please note the criteria for applying is:
- Aged 18 or over at the time of the placement
- Resident of the Metropolitan Borough of Bury.
Please note the next placement dates are the 15th – 19th September 2025 inclusive.