Internships and insight weeks are short-term periods of work experience designed primarily for first and second year university students, and they are a great addition to your CV.
The list below contains some of the schemes open to first year students. Please note deadlines vary, so check each link thoroughly for further details.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Insight week to introduce a wide range of careers available in an investment bank.
Bank of England Six week internships providing the opportunity to support a team on a specific project across all areas of the Bank.
Barclays Spring Programme week of work shadowing, workshops and interactive skills session to give an insight into a career in the financial world.
BNP Paribas A one week insight into corporate and investment banking. Learn about what different areas do and where you might best fit into the organisation.
Credit Suisse A five day Spring Insight Program will give you an in-depth view of how the investment banking industry works.
Deloitte A two day residential course including business games, skills session and networking to give you a feel for what it is like to work at Deloitte.
Deutsche Bank A one-week introduction to a career in financial services and with Deutsche Bank. Packed with skills sessions, job shadowing and networking opportunities.
Ernst & Young Discover EY programme to learn about what it’s like to work at EY through workshops, case studies and networking sessions.
Fresh Look Banking Insight into careers in investment banking for first year female students and an opportunity to network with a wide range of firms.
Goldman Sachs Divisional Spring Internship gives a two week insight into the firm and career opportunities. Programs include Finance, Global Investment Research, Internal Audit, Investment Management, Operations, Securities and Services.
HSBC An Insight Programme introducing the bank and different business areas across global banking and markets.
ICAP Industry Insight Programme offering the opportunity to learn about the firm and to see first-hand what the next possible step in your career with ICAP might be like.
J.P. Morgan Offers three spring week programs; firm wide, finance and technology programme.
KPMG A two-day insight into life at KPMG, their work and whether it is the place where you would like to start your graduate career.
Lloyds Banking Group Make the most of your strengths & interests, and explore where they can take you, on a paid summer internship programme.
Morgan Stanley Week long Spring Insight Programme gives an overview of the firm's different business areas.
Nomura Three day programme over Easter to gain insight into the world of investment banking. The two week Women's Immersion Program is an additional scheme for female students looking into opportunities in banking.
Redington Experience a day in the life of an investment analyst at their October insight days for women.
SEO First year fast track programmes in Investment Banking or Professional Services (covering Audit, Consulting and Tax) for ethnic minority students.
UBS The UBS Insights program gives students a valuable insight into UBS including their key business areas, strategy, culture and values.
BNP Paribas Technology Spring Insight is an opportunity to discover what technology in corporate and investment banking is really like.
CityView A careers event designed to introduce female students who are interested in working in technology to the exciting career opportunities in investment banks.
Goldman Sachs Divisional spring internship offers a two week insight into the firm and opportunities in technology within financial services.
Google One week Android Camp in the summer to get to know the company and career paths as well as learn about Android development. Placements can be outside of London.
GCHQ Maths and technology opportunities available including research and development of cryptographic and network security algorithms.
Metaswitch Networks Technology internship open to all undergraduates - including first years.
Target IT This one day event in autumn is for female undergraduates and gives an insight into technology careers with leading employers.
Addleshaw Goddard Open days providing an opportunity to find out more about law and experience the firm's culture first-hand.
Allen & Overy Insight into life at the firm and the work you will do as a trainee solicitor for first year students.
Berwin Leighton Paisner An introduction to law in the spring holidays consisting of a series of talks and workshops, which provide information on life at a major law firm, as well as an opportunity to shadow current trainees.
Clifford Chance SPARK is a unique opportunity to gain an insider's view into what a career in law can look like and a great first step towards securing a Training Contract. There are also open days available to explore what it’s like to work at the firm
CMS Cameron McKenna Step programme provides an introduction to a career in law at CMS through skill sessions, case study seminars and networking opportunities.
DLA Piper Spend the day meeting trainees, associates, partners and graduate recruitment and finding out about the different areas of law.
Herbert Smith Freehills Two day workshop at London office to give first year university students an insight into the firm and an opportunity to meet lawyers and trainees.
Hogan Lovells Offers insight events which includes tailored workshops, presentations and opportunities to find out about life at a global law firm
Simmons & Simmons A two day insight workshop, designed to equip you with a range of key skills and commercial knowledge, to help you make your first steps towards your career in law. Open days are also available to find out more about the firm.
Slaughter and May Open day to provide an insight into the legal profession in general and more specifically the work of a City law firm.
Target - Inside City Law Two day event for ethnic minority students. Network representatives from City law firms and experience legal case studies to gain insight into the legal sector.
SEO London First year fast track interactive two day training programme to learn about corporate law.
BP A wide range of insight programmes; shadow days, discovery days and a widening participation programme to get to know what life at BP is like and explore the career possibilities available.
Cancer Research Internship programme will typically last for 12 weeks and will give school leavers, undergraduates, graduates and career changers an opportunity to develop their skills and gain work experience.
Civil Service Fast Stream The Early Diversity Internship programme is a week long placement in a government department including network sessions, skills workshops and work shadowing.
Daimler Three month internship in Milton Keynes at Mercedes-Benz UK head office.
Disney Three month summer internship at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on the J1 Cultural Exchange program. Wide range of roles available from merchandise to attractions.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Enterprise internships are available at over 400 offices across the UK give an insight into marketing, sales, customer service and business management.
Renishaw Placements are open to students from all years, especially those from Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electronic Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Placements are outside of London.
Siemens For students on engineering or business degrees, summer internships are open to first and second year undergraduates.
Unilever Spring programme for first year students in the following areas: Finance, Sales, Business and Technology, Supply Chain, and HR.
Wellcome Trust Summer internship programme involves working on a project with fellow interns to develop new skills and show how Wellcome operates to achieve its aims.