Apprenticeship with Fieldfisher. Register your interest for the 2026 ACE Scheme

Fieldfisher LLP; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative law firm in Belfast is offering an apprenticeship through its ACE Programme, in collaboration with Belfast Metropolitan College. You'll gain exposure to various departments and receive mentorship within a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and have achieved at least 5 GCSEs including English and Maths. Applications open on February 2, 2026, with a structured assessment process that encourages early submissions.

Benefits

Career Development

Supportive Environment

Impactful Culture

Inspiring Mentorship

Community Engagement

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Drive and determination

Eagerness to learn

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Education

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English, IT and Maths grades 9-6 (A-C)

Job description

Apprenticeship with Fieldfisher. Register your interest for the 2026 ACE Scheme

Register your interest for an Apprenticeship at Fieldfisher in Belfast.Our Apprentice Career Excellence scheme is in partnership with the highly regarded Belfast Metropolitan College. Successful candidates will join Fieldfisher in their chosen department, whilst completing a Level 2 or Level 3 course which is specific to the team you will work in.For further information and to watch videos from our current Apprentices on their experiences, visit our website: https://www.fieldfisher.com/en/careers/the-ace-programmeWe usually recruit from February to May of each year, with Apprentices joining in September. In the past, we have offered apprenticeships in Finance, IT, HR, Marketing and Legal Support Services.When applications go live in February 2026, you will receive an email inviting you to a video interview, along with confirmation of which apprenticeship roles you can formally apply to.What can we offer you?As part of The ACE Programme, the work you do will depend on the role you choose. Regardless of which team you work in, as an ACE Apprentice, you will receive:Career Development: Exciting projects and guidance towards a career in professional services.Supportive Environment: Gain experiences that support, challenge, and prepare you for success.Impactful Culture: Join a collaborative culture where all contributions are significant.Structured Programme: Rotate through sub-teams in your chosen department for maximum exposure and diverse experiences.Inspiring Mentorship: Work with leaders who will guide, nurture, and inspire your achievements.Community Engagement: Participate in clubs and networks, including firm-funded activities and events with charity partners.Online application form and CV submission (Applications Open Monday, 2nd February 2026)Video InterviewAssessment Centre in our officesInclusiveness & DiversityIf you would like to discuss any adjustments to the application process, please contact the Early Careers Team. We have designed our application process to be rigorous, yet fair. We review applications on a rolling basis, so we would encourage an early submission if possible. As with all application processes, there are several stages, but our dedicated Early Careers Team will be on hand throughout the entire process to give you all the support you need.Please be aware that the use of AI tools during our recruitment process is not permitted.

Responsibilities

• The ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills
• A good understanding of our firm and our values
• Drive and determination for a career in professional services
• An eagerness to learn
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English, IT and Maths grades 9-6 (A-C)

Further Information

ApprenticeshipNI eligibility conditions apply.Applicants please note this position is under the auspices of ApprenticeshipNI provision.

Vacancy ID 1749529 Job Sector Legal,Apprenticeships,Marketing,IT,Accountancy and Finance Area Belfast Location Belfast Salary To be confirmed No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 35 Published date 08/12/2025 Closing date 15/01/2026 Worktime 09:00 to 17:00