Applying

Details of how to apply for our opportunities

Training contracts

Who can apply?

Training contracts are open to anyone in their penultimate or final year of a law degree, or final year of study of a non-law degree. We also welcome applications from postgraduates and individuals who have pursued other careers before committing to the legal profession.

Application process

If we're impressed by your application form, we'll ask you to complete our online critical reasoning test, invite you to an interview and ask you to complete a case study. Do well and we'll ask you to take part in an assessment day.

We have implemented the RARE contextual recruitment system into our graduate selection process. By contextualising the performance of applicants, the tool aims to enable us to identify 'stand-out' candidates, regardless of background.

 

Application dates

Commencing March 2026 and September 2026

Applications open: 2 October 2023

Applications close: 31 July 2024

Placement schemes

Who can apply?

Placement schemes are open to anyone in their penultimate year or final year of a law degree, or final year of study of a non-law degree. We also welcome applications from postgraduates and individuals who have pursued other careers before committing to the legal profession.

Application process

You should complete our online application form.  If we're impressed by your application, we'll ask you to complete our online critical reasoning test, invite you to an interview and ask you to complete our case study.

If we offer you a place on our placement scheme after the interview, we'll automatically consider you for a training contract which means that you'll take part in a formal assessment day during your placement.

 

Application dates

Winter placement scheme

11 December – 15 December 2023

Applications open: 2 October 2022

Applications close: 23 October 2023

Spring placement scheme

2 April - 12 April 2024

Applications open: 2 October 2023

Applications close: 23 January 2024

Summer placement schemes

17 June – 28 June 2024

15 July - 26 July 2024

Applications open: 2 October 2023

Applications close: 23 February 2024

 

Open days

Who can apply?

Open days are suitable for anyone currently studying at undergraduate level or beyond. This includes first year students through to post graduates.

Application process

If you want to apply for one of our virtual or office open days, you can complete our online application form.

Application dates

Applications open: 2 October 2023

 

Virtual open days

22 November 2023
6 December 2023

 

London office open days

17 January 2024
13 March 2024

 

Disability open day

7 February 2024

Apprenticeships

Who can apply?

You can apply if you are in year 12 completing your A-levels or have progressed beyond this point. 

Application process

You should complete our online application form.  If we're impressed by your application, we'll ask you to complete our online critical reasoning test, invite you to an interview and ask you to complete a written exercise. Do well and we'll ask you to take part in an assessment day.

Application dates

Commencing September 2024

Applications open: 2 October 2023
Applications close: 28 February 2024

Scholarships

Who can apply?

Scholarships are open to anyone who is applying to study a law degree in September / October 2024 in the UK and meets our eligibility criteria.

Application process

If we're impressed by your application form, we'll ask you to complete our online critical reasoning test and invite you to an interview. Do well and we'll ask you to take part in a written exercise and then a final interview.

 

Application dates

Commencing September/October 2024

Applications open: 2 October 2023

Applications close: 28 February 2024

Bright Sparks

Who can apply?

You can apply if you are in year 12 completing your A-levels and meet our eligible criteria.

Application process

To apply please complete our online application form.

There are only 10 places on each work experience programme, so make sure the application form is as well-prepared as possible!

Application dates

Legal and other roles

5 August - 9 August 2024
Applications via the Social Mobility Foundation