A solicitor apprenticeship at Farrer & Co is an exciting alternative to university, offering a unique opportunity to earn a salary while gaining practical legal experience and qualifying as a solicitor. This six-year Level 7 programme combines on-the-job training with structured academic study, equipping you with the skills and qualifications to excel in the legal profession.
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This apprenticeship offers a balanced approach to learning, combining practical legal experience with academic study to ensure you are fully prepared for a successful legal career. With the support of University of Law and Farrer & Co’s experienced teams, apprentices are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and qualifications to make a meaningful impact in the profession.
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This apprenticeship is open to individuals who:
During the apprenticeship, you will:
ULaw provides academic and competency training, preparing you for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) Parts 1 and 2. The programme also includes ULaw assessments, offering the opportunity to graduate with an LLB in Legal Practice and Skills (Hons).
No, we wait until our application window has closed before informing candidates if they have been successful or not.
Yes, there is always lots of competition for available places. We would encourage candidates to apply to us again if they are initially unsuccessful but still interested in joining us. These candidates should ensure they have addressed any feedback from their previous application/interview and not submit exactly the same application again.
Yes, shortlisted candidates applying for our solicitor apprenticeship programme will be invited to an in-person assessment morning which takes place during the Easter school holiday in April. This involves a group task, interview and short written exercise. We invite parents and guardians to also attend. Travel expenses are reimbursed for candidates and their parent/guardian. Click here for guidance on how to prepare for these assessments.
Yes. We encourage anyone requiring adjustments for whatever reason to let the Graduate & Solicitor Apprentice team know so we can implement these for your assessments. All information disclosed will be managed confidentially.
Yes, we host our own virtual open days in the autumn which anyone is eligible to attend and includes a variety of talks about what it is like to work at Farrer & Co. The dates for our 2025 open days will be confirmed in August 2025.
We also host open days as part of our partnerships with external associations, such as Aspiring Solicitors, All About Law and Young Professionals. Details for how to sign up can be found on their respective websites.
These open days offer candidates the opportunity to find out more about our firm and the recruitment process in more detail as well as having their questions answered by individuals across the firm.
When it comes to recruitment, we realise that GenAI can help candidates with understanding questions and generating a structure to follow as a starting point when providing answers. However we strongly encourage candidates to avoid copying, pasting and then submitting all or large parts of their application from a GenAI tool. Instead, candidates should tailor and personalise their responses to avoid submitting a generic application which is unlikely to be successful.
Yes, we do sponsor visas for those successful in our solicitor apprenticeship. Please indicate if you require one on your application.
You can find an overview here of the programmes we offer, providing an alternative to university, and the ways in which you as a parent or guardian can get involved.
We’ve produced a guide for anyone starting their career and looking to understand more about the world of work.
We’ve put together some helpful tips to guide you through the application and assessment process.
If you experience any difficulties with the online application process, please contact our Recruitment team who will be happy to help. We want to ensure candidates have the best interview experience possible. If you require any adjustments during the interview or application process, please get in touch.
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