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Legal & General: does its year in industry sponsor a UK visa?

NoYear in Industry

No. Legal & General does not sponsor its year in industry for international students who need a visa. The future talent FAQ answers the question about applicants who need a visa by saying sponsorship is not available for Apprenticeship, Summer Internship or Year in Industry roles, and that only some graduate roles may be eligible. A student who would need L&G to sponsor a work visa for the placement year cannot get it on this programme.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
placement
2027 cycle
Placement applications typically open with rolling recruitment.
Confidence
high

Legal & General Year in Industry: at a glance

L&G's Year in Industry placements are for university students taking a sandwich year as part of their degree, giving them experience of the business and of what a career at L&G could look like. At the end of the scheme may be able to convert their experience into a graduate role once they complete their degree. Current 2027 roles include Actuarial (Retail Protection Pricing) in Brighton and Hove and an Asset Allocation Programme in London. Source

Duration
12 to 13 months“Year in Industry placements are 12 - 13 month long, for university students taking a sandwich year as part of their degree.”Source
Start date
Mid-June 2027 (Asset Allocation Programme, London)“The start date for this role is mid-June 2027”Source
Who can apply
University students taking a sandwich year as part of their degree; the London Asset Allocation role asks for a penultimate-year student on a four-year course graduating in 2028Source
Locations
London, Brighton and Hove“Year in Industry - Asset Allocation Programme - London - 2027”Source
Degree requirement
On track for a 2:1“For Summer Internship and Year in Industry roles, you should be on track to achieve a 2:1.”Source
Recruitment stages
  1. Online application
  2. Online assessment
  3. Assessment centre (virtual or in person)
“We run virtual and in-person assessment centres.”Source

Every programme and stage at Legal & General

“Sponsorship is not available for Apprenticeship, Summer Internship or Year in Industry roles.”
Legal & General, from its own careers pages
The catch: Requires right to work in UK from start. For sandwich-course students only.
Legal & General early careersVerify on gov.ukSee the licence record

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What Legal & General publishes about this programme

Checked against Legal & General's own careers pages on 2026-10-24. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: published

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Common questions

Does Legal & General sponsor visas for its year in industry?

No. Legal & General does not sponsor its year in industry for international students who need a visa. The future talent FAQ answers the question about applicants who need a visa by saying sponsorship is not available for Apprenticeship, Summer Internship or Year in Industry roles, and that only some graduate roles may be eligible. A student who would need L&G to sponsor a work visa for the placement year cannot get it on this programme.

What is the Legal & General year in industry?

L&G's Year in Industry placements are for university students taking a sandwich year as part of their degree, giving them experience of the business and of what a career at L&G could look like. At the end of the scheme may be able to convert their experience into a graduate role once they complete their degree. Current 2027 roles include Actuarial (Retail Protection Pricing) in Brighton and Hove and an Asset Allocation Programme in London.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Legal & General?

Requires right to work in UK from start. For sandwich-course students only.

When do applications open for the Legal & General year in industry?

Placement applications typically open with rolling recruitment.. Checked on 2026-10-24 against Legal & General's own site.

How long is the Legal & General year in industry?

12 to 13 months, according to Legal & General's own careers information.

When does the Legal & General year in industry start?

Mid-June 2027 (Asset Allocation Programme, London), according to Legal & General's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Legal & General year in industry?

University students taking a sandwich year as part of their degree; the London Asset Allocation role asks for a penultimate-year student on a four-year course graduating in 2028, according to Legal & General's own careers information.

Where is the Legal & General year in industry based?

London, Brighton and Hove, according to Legal & General's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Legal & General year in industry?

On track for a 2:1, according to Legal & General's own careers information.

What are the recruitment stages for the Legal & General year in industry?

Online application, Online assessment, Assessment centre (virtual or in person), according to Legal & General's own careers information.

How should I confirm Legal & General's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Legal & General's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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