Trainee solicitors

Becoming a trainee solicitor with Furley Page

Furley Page has a strong reputation in Kent and the South East. We have been recognised by Chambers UK, Chambers HNW and The Legal 500 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 and not for profit.  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
• Information about our Summer Work Placement Scheme

Legal training contracts – Start September each year

Two or more trainee solicitors are recruited in September each year.  For 2026, we are taking on two trainee solicitors.

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 2026

Our training principal and Head of Family Law, Rayma Collins, 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

Unless you have already completed the LPC, you will join as Graduate Solicitor Apprentice. During your period of training, you will complete 4 seats and undertake both SQE1 and SQE2 examinations over approximately 30 months. The Graduate Solicitor Apprentice course requires one day per week for study.

Who should apply

A strong academic background is essential with a minimum classification of a 2:1 law degree. For those who have a non-law degree, you must complete a conversion course such as the GDL or PGDL.

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

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

• The deadline for applications is Friday 27 June 2025.
• First round interviews will take place Tuesday 15 July 2025 and those asked to return for a second interview, on Tuesday 29 July 2025.

If you have any specific queries about our trainee solicitor programme, please contact our Senior HR Manager, Karen Cook, details below:

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 SQE costs.