By creating pathways into these functions, the sector can promote the skills needed to bring science-backed innovation to market with confidence.
In 2025 alone, Clasado hosted 21 work placement students in its Legal and Regulatory team, delivered through partnerships with UK universities, such as the University of Law (ULaw), the University of Oxford, the University of Roehampton, City St George's, University of London, the Open University and the University of Birmingham.
This emphasis on legal and regulatory experience reflects the growing importance of navigating complex international regulatory frameworks and legislation, as well as compliance requirements, which are essential to commercial success.
All of these play a critical role in enabling responsible commercialisation and long-term success in the biotics sector.
Lucie Nagy, General Counsel at Clasado, commented: "When we think about what it takes to innovate in the nutraceutical sector, we’re typically thinking of lab testing or exciting new applications."
"But getting science to market also depends on legal and regulatory expertise, commercial awareness and strategic thinking. Our work placements reflect the reality that specialist ingredients require an expert legal team to support their development and global commercialisation."
"For students, the placements build practical employability skills and a real commercial context to strengthen their CVs, which matters in a legal market that’s extremely competitive. They also offer day-to-day exposure to in-house legal work in the life sciences sector, a career path many students don’t come across through their degree."
"For Clasado, we benefit from their fresh perspectives, often additional language skills, and a strong pipeline of future talent, and we’ve been really pleased to see several young talents continue with us in paralegal and trainee roles."
The work experience placements have consistently received great feedback from participating universities and students, with several graduates maintaining ongoing relationships with Clasado as they progress in their careers.
As the biotics sector continues to expand globally, innovation increasingly depends on the mix of science, understanding of legislation and commercial thinking.
The business continues to work with universities across the UK to identify opportunities for students seeking real-world experience in the nutraceutical sector, where demand for scientifically validated ingredients and robust legal and regulatory knowledge continues to accelerate.