Legal work experience is an essential part of any successful application for a training contract and must be considered at an early stage of your legal studies ideally.
There are many formal vacation schemes run by the large to medium sized firms and many of the other firms will be happy to give you a week or two experience in their practice.
For more information on vacation schemes and legal work experience generally take a look at:
Law Vacation Schemes – What to Expect
Vacation Scheme Tips for Success
