Manchester Vacation Scheme for Trainee Solicitors

Allaboutlaw; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Fieldfisher invites applications for its Vacation Scheme, designed to give you authentic insight into life as a trainee solicitor and a pathway to a Training Contract commencing in September 2029. The scheme blends real work, skills development, networking and assessment across multiple practice areas in a leading European law firm.

The programme focuses on potential and curiosity, offering meaningful exposure to commercial law while developing essential skills, confidence and relationships

Qualifications

• Be in your penultimate or final year of university (or have already graduated).
• Have achieved a minimum ABB at A-Level (or equivalent).
• Be on track to achieve, or have achieved, a 2:1 in any degree discipline.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in commercial law.
• Be motivated to pursue a Training Contract at Fieldfisher.
• Be eligible to work in the UK (visa support is offered for successful Training Contract candidates).

Responsibilities

• Stage 1: Online Application, with open and close dates.
• Stage 2: Online Strength Assessment with no required legal knowledge.
• Stage 3: Video Interview assessing motivation and commercial awareness.
• Stage 4: In-person Assessment Day with team exercise and interviews.
• Stage 5: Vacation Scheme participation in March/April 2027.
• Stage 6: Final Stage Interview for Training Contract consideration.

Job description

Fieldfisher invites applications for its Vacation Scheme, designed to give you authentic insight into life as a trainee solicitor and a pathway to a Training Contract commencing in September 2029. The scheme blends real work, skills development, networking and assessment across multiple practice areas in a leading European law firm.

The programme focuses on potential and curiosity, offering meaningful exposure to commercial law while developing essential skills, confidence and relationships