u/Real_RedDevil23

I've just completed my first year of a two-year conversion course in Law, having previously worked as a Software Engineer for two years. I want to get some legal work experience this summer. Some people in my class have recommended that I walk into high-street firms with my CV and ask for work experience in person. Does anyone have any experience doing this and, if so, were you successful?

Some questions I have regarding this approach:

1. Do I need to write up a cover letter for the high street firm I'm walking into?
2. What day/time would be suitable for a walk-in at a high street firm? (e.g., mornings or afternoons)
3. Should I ask for work experience or part-time work? Ideally, I would want it to be paid, but I'm more concerned about the experience at the moment.

Also, what should I actually say when I walk in? Would this be okay:

"Hi, my name is .... and I'm a law student at .... I'm looking to get some legal work experience this summer and was wondering if you had anything available?"