Summer work placement scheme

Summer Work Experience

We are offering up to 10 applicants the opportunity to undertake a one week summer placement with us.  

This year our one week summer placement will take place week commencing 22 June 2026.

Successful applicants will, over the course of the week, spend one day in each of our participating teams including:

• Private Client
• Real Estate
• Dispute Resolution
• Personal Injury
• Family

During the course of the week, you will be located at both our Canterbury and Whitstable offices.

Throughout the week you will be partnered with our current Trainees to act as buddies who will assist you with any questions you may have.

Who should apply for the summer work placement scheme?

Client focused and commercially aware Undergraduates who have completed at least year one of their degree; or Graduates who have completed their degrees, regardless of the discipline and are looking for a career within the legal sector.

Graduates must have been awarded a 2:1 as a minimum.

Application for 2026 are now open

You should apply by visiting to our Vacancies page and selecting Trainee Solicitor & Summer Work Experience then follow the instructions.

• Deadline for submitting your application is Friday 8 May 2026.
• As part of the selection process, you will be required to undertake a short interview which will take place on Tuesday 26 May 2026.

If you have questions about our Summer Work Placement Scheme, please contact our Senior HR Manager, Karen Cook kxc@furleypage.co.uk.