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Law with a Year in Industry programme launches for third year with three new partners

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A group of placement students and industry partners standing together in a bright, modern atrium beside two large blue display boards titled ‘Law with a Year in Industry'.

The University of Liverpool Law School has launched the third year of its Law with a Year in Industry programme, welcoming three new partner organisations for the 2026/27 academic year.

Building on two successful years, the programme offers current second-year law students the opportunity to spend the third year of their degree in paid, full-time professional experience with a leading law firm or legal organisation in Liverpool. Students then return to complete their final year of study, graduating with an Law with a Year in Industry LLB (Hons). The degree combines academic study with extensive practical experience designed to support future career success in the legal profession and beyond.

For 2026/27, the programme is strengthened by the addition of three new partners, reflecting its continued growth and strong links with the Liverpool legal sector. The new partners joining the initiative are:

They join an established group of prestigious law firms and legal organisations offering placements as part of the programme, including:

Logos of Law with a Year in Industry partner organisations displayed over a waterfront cityscape, featuring Brabners, CG Professional, DWF, Fletchers Solicitors, Hill Dickinson, In‑House Legal Solutions, NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, Provenio, Taylor Wessing and Weightmans.

Across the partner organisations, students will gain exposure to a wide range of legal work and professional environments at regional, national and international levels. 

Representatives from the new partners shared their views on the programme offers students.

Thomas Prince, Partner and Head of Commercial at CG Professional, said: "CG is committed to supporting the incredible pipelines of talent in all of the locations in which we are based and our partnership with the University of Liverpool’s Year in Industry programme represents a great opportunity for us to do this. We are really excited to be part of what has already become known as an incredibly valuable experience for both participants and the firms they work with."

Anna Reid, General Counsel and Solicitor-Advocate at Liverpool NHS Legal Collaborative, said: "We are delighted to be partnering with the University of Liverpool Law School to welcome one undergraduate student each year as part of their degree programme. This is an exciting development that builds on the well-established relationship between the NHS Trusts in Liverpool and the University and reflects our shared commitment to developing the next generation of legal professionals. We look forward to offering students a meaningful, hands-on experience within the NHS and contributing to their professional growth."

Katherine Crane, Learning and Development Business Partner at Fletchers Solicitors, said: "We're really excited to be joining the Law with a Year in Industry programme and to be working alongside the University of Liverpool to help make careers in legal services more accessible. Providing students with meaningful, hands-on experience is a vital part of their learning journey and we’re proud to support the development of future legal professionals by helping them build confidence, practical skills and insight into life within a leading law firm."

Students gathered in a bright indoor space during a networking event, standing in small groups and talking with one another

The launch of the 2026/27 programme featured two student events, including a breakfast networking session with placement providers and a Q&A with current placement students, offering guidance on applications, interviews and making the most of the year in industry.

The programme continues to promote inclusivity and equal opportunity, encouraging applications from students from under-represented backgrounds or those facing potential barriers in the legal profession.

Applications for the 2026/27 programme are now open and close on 27 February 2026. Find out more on the Law with a Year in Industry webpages. Please note that the programme is not open to external applicants and cannot be applied for via UCAS.