Work Experience

Our work experience programme is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain first-hand insight into the workings of a leading law firm. Taking place during the October half-term, this paid, in-person programme offers a unique chance to explore life at Farrer & Co.

Who can apply?

Our work experience programme is open to students who meet the following criteria:

Currently studying A-levels or equivalent qualifications at the time of the programme.
A desire to explore careers in a law firm, either as a solicitor or within business services such as Marketing and BD, HR, IT, or Knowledge, Learning & Development.
Achieved five GCSEs at grades 4–9 (or equivalent points), including Maths and English. Applications with mitigating circumstances for academic results will be considered.

Priority will be given to individuals who have not previously participated in structured work experience at a professional services firm.

The scheme

Participants will:

Attend insightful talks to understand the work of the firm and its teams.
Benefit from a CV workshop, gaining practical tips for future applications.
Complete a research task, working closely with a supervising member of the firm.

Key details

Spaces available: five places are offered on the programme.
Selection process: applicants are chosen based solely on their written applications, with no further assessments required.

Key dates

Applications open: 1 June 2025
Application deadline: 5 September 2025
Recruitment outcome communicated to candidates: end of September 2025
Scheme: 27 October to 31 October 2025

Apply here

This link will launch our online application system.

FAQs

Do you recruit on a rolling basis?

No, we wait until our application window has closed before informing candidates if they have been successful or not.

Can I re-apply if I am unsuccessful?

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 eligible and interested in joining us. These candidates should ensure they have addressed any feedback from their previous application and not submit exactly the same application again.

Will the recruitment process accommodate adjustments?

Yes. We encourage anyone requiring adjustments for whatever reason to let the Graduate & Solicitor Apprentice team know so we can implement these. All information disclosed will be managed confidentially.

Do you run any open days?

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.

Can I use GenAI in my application?

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.

What tools are available to parents and guardians to help kickstart your child’s legal career?

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.

How can you develop your commercial awareness to give your application the best chance of success?

We’ve produced a guide for anyone starting their career and looking to understand more about the world of work.

What tips can you provide to Work Experience applicants?

We’ve produced a helpful overview of the key information we require and tips to help your application stand out.

Need help?

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 experience possible. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please get in touch.

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