Trainee solicitors

Trainee Solicitor Programme 2026

Applications for training contracts to become a solicitor for 2026 will open early 2024.

Please visit this page again in the coming months.

Thank you for your interest in training with Furley Page.

Becoming a trainee solicitor with Furley Page

Furley Page has a strong reputation in Kent and the South East, we are recognised by The Legal 500, Chambers UK and Chambers HNW for our legal expertise.  We are accredited by Investors in People.

We know trainee solicitors are the future of law firms which is why we have developed a training programme highly regarded by our trainees.

When you read our website and you will see we offer a wide range of services to both corporate and private clients across a broad spectrum of areas, including specialist sectors such as Agriculture and rural business and Charities.  This means we can offer you strength and depth in your training and exposure to a variety of different types of clients.

We give you real responsibility by allowing you direct contact with our clients. You will be working with friendly, commercially-driven professionals who will support you throughout your training programme.

To find out more about our application process and training to be a Solicitor with Furley Page read our:

• FAQs about becoming a Trainee Solicitor with Furley Page
• Blogs written by our Trainee Solicitors about their training experience with us

Legal training contracts – Start September each year

Two or more trainee solicitors are recruited in September each year.  A typical training contract comprises four seats being offered over a two year training period in various teams including Corporate and commercial, Dispute resolution, Employment law, Real estate, Private client, Vulnerable client, Family law and Personal injury. The allocation of seats will depend on the current programme.

Trainee solicitors programme 2025 – CLOSED

Our training principal and Managing Partner, Jeremy Licence, will oversee your training programme and trainee solicitors will generally spend six months in each seat with a training supervisor. Trainees will gain a wide range of experience and develop their professional skills, laying the foundation for a successful future career in law.

Solicitors Qualifying Examination

We are currently exploring this option but no decision regarding when it will be introduced has been made.

Who should apply

A strong academic background is essential with a minimum classification of a 2:1 degree.  In addition, you should have strong inter-personal skills, be commercially aware and ideally have previous work experience where these skills have been utilised.

When and how to apply for a period of recognised training – CLOSED

You should apply by:

1. Downloading and completing Furley Page graduate application form >
2. Including a covering letter

Deadlines and important dates – TO BE UPDATED EARLY 2024

Thank you for your interest in our Trainee Solicitor programme.

Deadline for completed applications: FRIDAY 30 JUNE 2023

Short-listed candidates will be advised by our HR team about the interview process under Covid-19 conditions, if still applicable, in due course.

Return completed trainee solicitor applications (your application form and covering letter) to:

Karen Cook
Senior HR Manager
Furley Page Solicitors
39 St Margaret’s Street
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2TX

Or by email to: HR@furleypage.co.uk

Sponsorship

Furley Page will fund the entire LPC fees with a combination of a grant and an interest free loan.

Download graduate application form >