Trainee solicitors FAQs

Yes, you can apply for both using the same form. Please ensure that you indicate at the top of the first page which you are applying for.

Furley Page usually recruits two Trainees each year. More than two Trainee Solicitors are sometimes considered.

Furley Page offers a competitive salary to our trainees.

If you are only applying for the Trainee vacancy, the closing date is Friday 10 July 2026.

Furley Page operates a two stage interview process. Your first interview will be undertaken by an Associate and the Senior HR Manager and will take place on 28 and 29 July. You may also be asked to undertake some practical tests.

If you are invited to undertake a second interview, which will also incorporate a short presentation, this will be undertaken by the Training Principal, a Partner and a Senior Associate, together with the Senior HR Manager, and will take place during on 18 August.

No. All candidates for the Trainee role will be measured against our criteria for the role.  Previous work experience with a law firm is, however, desirable.

Furley Page will pay 100% of the SQE course, the SRA candidate fee and one attempt at SQE1 and SQE2.

We no longer will offer any funding towards the LPC. No funding is available for those undertaking either the GDL or PGDL.

Furley Page suggests that you chose electives which interest you.

Please provide this information either within your covering letter or in a separate note, providing as much information as possible.

At Furley Page we value both academic success and previous commercial and client focused experience regardless of whether this has been gained within a legal practice or within non-legal employment.

We expect our application form and covering letter to be completed to a high professional standard.  For  tips about applying to be a trainee solicitor and life as a trainee solicitor, see blogs written by our trainee solicitors.

Also make use of expert resources at Prospects on how to draft CVs and covering letters and interview tips.

Yes. Many of our previous trainees choose to stay with Furley Page and have a successful career achieving Associate and Partner level. Some go on to head up entire legal departments. See for yourself by reviewing the profiles of our previous trainee solicitors by clicking on their names:

• James Campbell
• Tony Chester
• Melanie Christodoulou
• George Crofton-Martin
• Heather Dunlop
• Rosie Eastwood
• Lauren Greenham
• Naomi Hayward
• Anna Joiner
• Luke Page
• Hannah Pilcher
• Neille Ryan
• Tom Swann
• Catherine Peckham