Join Wrexham AFC - because history doesn’t write itself
Wrexham AFC are delighted to offer paid internships for the 2026 / 27 season
We truly believe in the power of potential — and there’s nothing more rewarding than helping the next generation find their feet and flourish. As our club continues to grow and strive to make our community proud, we’re excited to open our doors to passionate, driven people who want to be part of that journey. This is a chance to gain meaningful, hands-on experience, build confidence, and take those all-important first steps toward a bright and successful future.
These placements are designed for students who have recently completed a relevant degree or those undertaking a required “year in industry” as part of their course — ready to turn their knowledge into real impact while growing alongside us.
This placement is subject to an enhanced DBS check (with Children’s Barred list)
Role: Paralegal Internship
Contract duration: 10 -11 months
Type: Internship
Hours: 3-4 days per week (9am-5pm)
Department: Legal
Location: Wrexham (various sites)
What you’ll be doing:
Our Work Placement programme is designed to offer participants hands-on experience of working in-house in a football club. You will gain a real-life insight into the life of a paralegal working in the sports sector across a variety of practice areas. Examples of the type of work you will be doing:
What we are looking for:
Undergraduate / SQE students who are passionate about pursuing a career in sports law. Skills that would be useful for the role:
In-house legal departments cover a broad range of work. It would therefore be useful if you had experience in one or more of the following areas of law
This internship provides a unique opportunity to work within a club that has captured global attention while remaining deeply connected to its community. Interns will gain hands-on experience, support key projects, and contribute to the continued growth and storytelling of Wrexham AFC.
We are looking for individuals who demonstrate curiosity, strong work ethic, and a desire to learn. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills while working alongside professionals within one of football’s most exciting and ambitious clubs.
How to apply
Why you interested in this role?
What do you think you would bring to the team?
What are you hoping to get out of working with us?
SAFEGUARDING
We are committed to ensuring everyone who engages with the Club Academy has a positive, safe,
and supportive experience.
Staff are required to comply with all aspects of the Academy Safeguarding Policies and arrangements and to take
personal responsibility and care to enable strong safeguarding practices to be embedded in the Academy and across the Club too.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check with Children’s Barred List.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Take responsibility and care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
To comply with all aspects of the Club’s Health & Safety Policy and arrangements, to enable the company
to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Hold a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Why Work for Us
If you are looking for an organisation committed to building a strong, inclusive, high performing workplace where every individual is valued, supported and empowered to grow with fantastic benefits which include:
Wrexham, United Kingdom
LL11 2AH
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