Applying

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 future potential assessment. This includes some situational judgement questions, giving you an insight into the role of a trainee, followed by some video interview questions. 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.

Who can apply?

Vacation 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. You must be eligible to begin your training contract in the year we are recruiting for to apply for a vacation scheme. 

Application process

You should complete our online application form. If we're impressed by your application form, we'll ask you to complete our online future potential assessment. This includes some situational judgement questions, giving you an insight into the role of a trainee, followed by some video interview questions.

If we offer you a place on our vacation 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 scheme.

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.

Who can apply?

You can apply if you are in year 13 completing your A-levels, or have progressed beyond this point. Solicitor apprenticeships at Stephenson Harwood are not open to those who have already completed undergraduate degrees. 

Application process

You should complete our online application form. If we're impressed by your application form, we'll ask you to complete our online future potential assessment. This includes some situational judgement questions, giving you an insight into the role of an apprentice, followed by some video interview questions. Do well and we'll ask you to take part in an assessment day.

Who can apply?

Scholarships are open to anyone who is applying to study a law degree in September / October 2026 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.

Who can apply?

To be eligible, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Be a current year 12 student.
• Attend a state (non-fee paying) school.
• Should be eligible to work in the UK.
• Live within a commutable distance of the London office.

In addition, you must meet at least one of the following critieria:

• You are, or have been, eligible for free school meals.
• You would be the first generation in your immediate family to attend university.
• You are a refugee or asylum seeker.

Application process

To apply please complete our online application form.