Young would-be accountants and lawyers have a new way to get into the professions after the opening of a new academy in Luton.
The Barnfield 14-18 Law and Accountancy Academy, in New Bedford Road, offers students the chance to get paid work experience with sponsor organisations.
Money earned will be saved on the students’ behalf and later used to fund them through university.
The academy, launched on Friday by the Barnfield Federation, is a first of its kind in the UK. It will take students from September and is supported by employers including Pictons Solicitors and Vinod Shah & Co.
Jackie Webb, who chairs Pictons, said: “This is the first Law and Accountancy Academy in the country and we very much pledge our support and look forward to seeing the students in our offices at Pictons.”
Student Amy Rees said the academy is a perfect opportunity to gain insight into the work a barrister does, allowing her to stand out from the crowd.