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Whether you’re an aspiring solicitor or business services professional, if you’re seeking a firm with a strong brand, rich history and caring culture, Farrer & Co is a fantastic place to kick-start your career.

For individuals interested in pursuing a rewarding career in law, our work experience, vacation schemes, solicitor apprenticeships and training contracts provide an opportunity to learn from lawyers who are the leading experts in their fields.

Business Services is the 'engine room' of our firm, driving its success through a diverse range of essential specialisms. These include executive office & facilities; finance; HR; IT; knowledge, learning & development; marketing & business development; risk & information security, as well as practice assistants. For those who have obtained A-levels (or equivalent), our business services and practice assistant apprenticeships offer an alternative to university, where you can earn while you learn.

At Farrer & Co, we are dedicated to hiring a collective of people with a shared passion and drive for the world of legal work. There are a multitude of qualities we look for which will help get your foot through the door, both in the written and interview stages of the recruitment process, including: communication skills, discretion, resilience, motivation and drive, commercial awareness, analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to solve problems, being a proactive team player and agile thinking.

My journey with Farrer & Co

"I just want to be able to help people. And at the end of the day, that is what a solicitor does. It’s something that really resonates with me." - Keeley Barnes, Solicitor Apprentice

Ever wondered what it's like to be a solicitor?

Dive into the world of law with our on-demand work experience simulation. Gain insights into our clients and explore training contract and solicitor apprenticeship opportunities. You'll also get to tackle tasks in four dynamic areas of law: banking, family, private client, and property.

Try your hand at being a solicitor at Farrer & Co

We strive to recruit the very best people, who demonstrate our values and who have the potential and ambition to deliver first-class results for the firm and our clients.

Jolyon Connell, Graduate & Solicitor Apprentice Recruitment Partner

What we offer

From supporting your development and providing a range of market-leading benefits, to giving back to our communities, and fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive, discover how we put our values into practice.

Find out more about our firm

Meet our people

People are our business. We are proud of the characterful people who make up our firm, deliver great outcomes for our clients, communities and one another, and help to make Farrer & Co a great place to work.

Our stories

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