CMS Connect (work experience)

CMS is a founding member of PRIME, an organisation formed by various UK law firms committed to improving access to the legal profession. During the sustained programme of support, students will develop skills that all employers look out for, not just those in the legal profession.

We will be running CMS Connect across our London, Bristol, Sheffield and Glasgow offices this year.

Successful applicants will benefit from:

• 5 days of paid work experience this summer (3-7 August)
• Mentoring
• Workshops and insight sessions to enhance skills required for the world of work
• Ongoing support
• Successful applicants can also be spring-boarded to the CMS Solicitor Apprenticeship or Insight programmes.

Eligibility  

To see the eligibility criteria please click here.  The link to the application form can be accessed here.

Applications close on 16 June 2026

 CMS Law Scholarships 

Successful applicants will benefit from:

• Financial support (£3,000 per year) for each year of their law degree
• Mentoring during their UCAS applications and LNAT examination
• A trainee buddy to provide more informal support with starting a career in the law
• Paid work experience during their second year of University
• The opportunity to be fast-tracked to future Emerging Talent programmes and assessment centres for a Training Contract
• Ongoing support and guidance throughout their undergraduate studies and beyond

(Mentoring, paid work experience, opportunity to be fast track to assessment days and ongoing support are offered to everyone who is invited to an assessment day, regardless of whether they win a Scholarship or not.)

Eligibility  

Scholarships are aimed students who are currently in S5 and will be going to S6 after the current exam diet, and who will be the first generation in their family to go to university. There are additional criteria that students must meet to be eligible – full details can be found here.

To apply, students will need to complete an online application form and answer a question on what law they would change and why. If successful, they will be invited to an assessment day. The link to the application form is here.

Applications close on 16 June 2026

We are recruiting a new cohort of S3 Youth Ambassadors as part of the Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Glasgow programme. This initiative gives pupils the chance to develop leadership skills, represent their peers, and play an active role in shaping employer engagement across the school.

The programme requires 4 meetings throughout the year; however, you will also be invited along to optional events throughout. This programme is aimed at the new S3 pupils (26/27) who are eager to make a difference!

If you are interested and would to put yourself forward for this opportunity, please come see me in the partner room or email me at gw23linningclaireest@glow.sch.uk

Claire Linning, DYW Coordinator

We are pleased to be running our Virtual Summer School again this year. This programme offers students interested in studying law the opportunity to learn more about the subject and ask questions about legal careers.

This year, rather than running the Summer School over four consecutive days, sessions will take place across four mornings over two separate weeks:

• Monday 8 June
• Tuesday 9 June
• Thursday 18 June
• Friday 19 June

Students can register their interest by emailing careers@lawscot.org.uk. We will then circulate an MS Form for formal registration. Once registered, participants will receive two Zoom links: one for the sessions on 8 and 9 June, and another for 18 and 19 June.

What we’ll cover

Our programme is currently being finalised, but the first session, Introduction to Law and University Applications, will be of particular interest to your students. We’ll cover UCAS applications, SAAS, and more!

The other days will have a focus on what is happening now in the legal profession, taking students on a career journey exploring the unexpected and interesting areas you can practice law in Scotland.

Logistics

If multiple students from your institution are participating, we have found in previous years that reserving a classroom or suitable shared space is helpful. This supports accessibility (whether joining via a shared device or interactive screen) and allows students to take part in breakout discussions together.

I will be hosting a CV, job application & interview support drop in session on Wednesday 15th April, 1PM-3PM in the Partner Room. If you can not attend this session but would like support, please email me at gw23linningclaireest@glow.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.

***Please remember to sign in at main office on arrival***

Please see DYW Glasgow weekly newsletter attached for lots of brand new opportunities!

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In2STEM S5/6 STEM Summer Programme
The 2026 programme takes place between 20 July – 21 August and consists of work experience placements, online workshops, competitions and events.

• The placements take place over 1 or 2 weeks during the programme period at a volunteer host’s STEM place of work.
• Students are matched to a placement based on their subject interest, availability and location.

Students can apply here – the deadline is 5 April 2026

We have some wonderful placements currently available in the following areas:

• Physics in Edinburgh
• General Engineering in Edinburgh
• General Engineering Glasgow

For more information, see our website, eligibility criteria and FAQs.

The Engineering Development Trust – Victual Summer Into University programme

Here at The Engineering Development Trust we are excited to let you know that APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for our hugely popular 2026 Summer Virtual into University course.

This unique course is for pupils in S5-S6 and can be completed flexibly over the summer (approx. 30 hours of study).

The course will allow students to explore STEM studies at TOP UNIVERSITIES, including degree apprenticeships, and the career opportunities that that these subjects lead to.  It will provide access to information on student life, STEM projects and activities set up leading UK universities and global STEM companies, first year undergraduate lectures, live interactive sessions with academic, admission tutors, employers, and current students.

Upon completion students will gain a Silver Industrial Cadets Award Inspired by its Patron, His Majesty, King Charles III, Industrial Cadets is a nationally recognised award which students can use as evidence of their experience and to support future applications and careers journeys.

Fantastic Apprenticeship Opportunities!

• Arnold Clark – Opportunities include roles such as Apprentice Mechanic, Parts Apprentice and more: https://buff.ly/LV1nprI
• Clark Contracts – Recruiting for a Trainee Administrator – https://buff.ly/eiaiP6o
• Ferguson Marine – Recruiting for Apprenticeships in Welding, Fabrication, Electrical and Business – https://www.fergusonmarine.com/careers/apprenticeships-2026/
• CalMac Ferries – Various Roles in the Maritime Industry – https://buff.ly/HTgP5hq
• NRS Apprenticeships – Electrical and Mechanical Engineering roles at Nuclear Restoration Services – https://magnox.hireserve-projects.com/careers.html
• Scottish Water – Range of Apprenticeships both Modern and Graduate: https://buff.ly/SxfVoPl

If you are interested in applying and need support please speak to your PTPC or the SDS careers advisors

WSP Work experience week – Monday 8th June to Friday 12th June 2026

Open for to S5 & S6 pupils

Apply by 5pm on Tuesday 31^st March

Opportunity available on Workit

This is a reminder to encourage any interested young people to apply by 5pm on Tuesday 31^st March for a new work experience opportunity that we’re offering to S5/6 pupils in Glasgow (all the information is in the attached document if that’s easier for spreading the word). This is aimed at pupils from the Glasgow area who may be interested in a career in engineering, infrastructure or the built environment.

WSP are one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. Staff in our Glasgow office work on diverse, multidisciplinary projects covering a range of services About WSP | Top global engineering consulting solutions | WSP

This is an ideal opportunity for any young person considering a UCAS application in a related discipline, supporting their responses to why they want to study their chosen course and what experiences they have outside of education. They will have the chance to work on a variety of engineering and infrastructure tasks, guided by our Early Careers Professionals and STEM Ambassadors. The pupils will be expected to work in groups with those from other schools, developing their communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills. They will work on a project-based task, engaging in discussion, research and designing solutions and will present to a panel of senior staff at the end of the week.

We are offering 10 places on our work experience week which will run from Monday 8^th June to Friday 12^th June, from 10am to 4pm each day at our Glasgow office, 110 Queen Street, G1 3BX. Please share this opportunity as widely as possible.

If you have any interested pupils, please ask them to apply via the Workit platform, or complete the Microsoft form WSP Work Experience Week Application – June 2026 – Fill in form or respond to alison.ward@wsp.com with the following information by 5pm on Tuesday 31^st March:-

• Teacher contact name and email address
• School
• Pupil name
• Pupil year group (in June) and age
• Short paragraph from the pupil explaining their interest in the placement (100 words maximum)

We will be in touch shortly thereafter to confirm if they have a place on the work experience week. If there are any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch alison.ward@wsp.com

This programme is for young people interested in a career at EY in business/accountancy/finance etc. The programme will help young people take their first steps into a career in accounting, consulting, or other professional services and is appropriate for those who wish to apply for a high level / degree apprenticeship at the end of school or college. The 8 day programme will run from Monday 8^th June 2026 – Wednesday 17^thJune 2026. There are up to 30 places available on this programme and applications are open now.

The programme provides:

• 5 days employability skills training and insights into the sector from those who work in it and who have come into the sector via different pathways (including the apprenticeship scheme) – 8-12 June 2026
• 3 days work experience/business academy event at EY working directly with the teams across the various service lines at EY –  15-17 June 2026
• Paid for all 8 days – total of £384 (approx.)
• Additional £80 bursary to cover the cost of lunches and any travel over and above that covered by their young Scot card (if travel costs are higher than amount provided minus lunch costs then young person can apply for enhanced bursary to cover additional travel costs)
• 6 months of group mentoring after the programme ends

Who can take part?

• Applicants must be in S5/S6 aged 16-17 years old
• Must be interested in the business/finance/accountancy sectors and be sitting a combination of 5 Highers that includes Maths and English
• Must eligible for free school meals or education maintenance allowance in recent years

If you are interested in applying please come see me in the partner room or email me at gw23linningclaireest@glow.sch.uk

Thanks,

Claire Linning – DYW Coordinator