Yr 12 Work Experience

I'm lost when it comes to work experience. Does anyone know of a route someone studying Criminology, Business, Finance and Law could take to gain work experience?

Are you hoping to apply for a specific degree?
Are your college insisting that you find a work experience placement?

No actually. I haven't completely decided on a specific degree but I am interested in Business and Management right now. I'm actually new to the British schooling system and am really looking for some helpful tips and insights.

For the vast majority of degrees you don’t need work experience. So if your college are pushing you to get experience then go for something that you think you’ll enjoy.
Generally a better idea is to look for part time work (hospitality, shop/supermarket jobs or cleaning or caring jobs are normally most flexible). Having experience in an actual job is a big boost to your prospects - and your wallet! Even if the main thing that you take away from a job is the pay and a certainty that you won’t want to do that sort of work long term it’s a valuable experience!

I'm lost when it comes to work experience. Does anyone know of a route someone studying Criminology, Business, Finance and Law could take to gain work experience?

Hi!

I think what you could do as a Year 12 student is to try to ask some of your family friends if any of them is a lawyer to shadow them for a couple of days and see what it is like. Alternatively you could try to reach out to some high street firms and again ask to shadow them for a couple of days. I think this could also be a good way to get into the legal industry and maybe network with some lawyers. If you are interested in a legal career, I know the Commercial Law Academy has a great course on alternative legal careers and an introduction to Commercial Law, if you are interested in a career in the City.