Education • Legal

VIE Program: Global Opportunities and Legal Considerations

Thursday 12 February 2026 - 8:30 am to 10:30 am (UTC)

Kingsley Napley LLP, 20 Bonhill Street, EC2A 4DN, London

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For members only

Deadline for registration: Wednesday 11 February 2026 - 12:00 am (UTC)

Price: Open to all members.

The event is open to members only. Please log in to book your tickets.

On 12 February, members are invited to an informative session on the V.I.E. program, covering international career opportunities & key legal insights.

Start your morning with insights and connections at V.I.E. Program*: Global Opportunities and Legal Considerations, an event hosted in partnership with Business France and Kingsley Napley.

Hear from Karen Soman, VIE Administrator UK and Ireland, Nick Rollason, Head of Immigration at Kingsley Napley and Kim Vowden, Immigration Partner at Kingsley Napley, as they explore emerging international business trends, provide a clear understanding of the VIE program, and outline the key legal considerations involved.

This breakfast session will be the perfect opportunity to engage in informal discussions with peers, institutional representatives, and legal experts — all over a relaxed morning setting.

Key topics include:

1. V.I.E. - how it works for internships in the UK
2. Current trends and challenges for companies recruiting foreign nationals in the UK
3. UK government proposals, including earned settlement and UK-EU youth experience scheme

~ more information coming soon ~

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📅 AGENDA
• 8:30 am - 9:00 am: Welcome breakfast and networking
• 9:00 am - 10:00 am: Presentation and Q&A
• 10:00 am - 10:30 am: Networking
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*What is the V.I.E. Program? The V.I.E. ('Volontariat International en Entreprise' or International Corporate Volunteering)/ V.I.A. ('Volontariat International en Administration' or International Volunteering in Administration) programme enables young professionals aged 18–28, who are French or EEA citizens, to gain international work experience through a paid assignment abroad lasting 6 to 24 months. Open to all backgrounds, it offers a secure role with a company or French public administration, providing real responsibilities and professional development. The programme is a strong springboard for launching an international career. Learn more about Business France mission statement and young talent programme here.