The Opportunity

Formula 1® is again partnering with Aspiring Solicitors to offer a summer vacation scheme in their legal department to first-year law students from underrepresented groups.  The purpose of this scheme is to help improve diversity and representation in the legal profession.

This is an opportunity to gain experience at a high-performing in-house legal department undertaking a broad range of commercial work, and a unique chance to be part of the exhilarating environment of Formula 1®.

About Formula 1®

Formula 1® racing began in 1950 and is the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition, as well as the world’s most popular annual sporting series.  The 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship™ runs from March to November and spans 23 races in 20 countries across four continents.

We are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive sport, breaking down the stereotypes associated with a career in motorsports and encouraging people from all backgrounds to get involved, as we aim to create a diverse Formula 1® that reflects the world in which we race.

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Who should apply?

First-year law undergraduate students (i.e. those who started university in September/October 2023 and who will start their second year in September/October 2024). Please see the eligibility requirements below.

When does the Scheme take place?

There will be two separate Schemes, the first taking place in w/c Monday 12 August and the second in w/c Monday 19 August 2024.

Where?

At Formula 1®’s central London offices in St James’s Market. As this is an in-person scheme, you must be able to attend the full week for at least one of the scheme dates listed above.

Remuneration

Formula 1® will pay each Scheme participant £550 for the week of the Scheme (subject to individual tax circumstances).  Additional support is available as a contribution towards travel and accommodation costs for those requiring it.

Deadline

The deadline to apply is 5pm on Wednesday 17 July 2024.

 

Eligibility

To apply, you must:

  • Be a first year undergraduate law student
  • Be an Aspiring Solicitors member from the following groups: Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, mixed heritage/multiple ethnicities; AND either educated in a state school non-selective comprehensive (whether in the UK or overseas) and are the first generation in your family to attend university; and/or a refugee; and/or from a low-income household; and/or had free school meals from a state school non-selective comprehensive; and/or spent more than 3 months in local authority care
  • Must not have already secured a training contract
  • Must have the right to work in the UK
  • Must be available for a virtual interview between 22 - 26 July 2024
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