Find the path that’s right for you
Whether you’re considering a solicitor apprenticeship or a graduate route to qualification, Forsters offers opportunities to develop your career through high-quality work, structured training and support from experienced colleagues.
Click below to find out more.
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Solicitor apprenticeship
Solicitor apprenticeships
Consider a different route into law.
Our six-year solicitor apprenticeship combines paid work with academic study, providing an alternative route to qualification. Learn more about the programme, application process, key dates and what it’s like to be a solicitor apprentice at Forsters.
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Vacation scheme
Vacation schemes
Experience life at Forsters.
Our vacation schemes provide an opportunity to gain practical experience, work alongside our lawyers and learn more about a career at Forsters. Find out about eligibility, scheme dates and how a vacation scheme can lead to a training contract.
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Training contracts
Training contracts
Build the foundations of your legal career.
Our two-year training contract provides broad experience across a range of practice areas before qualification. Learn about seat rotations, development opportunities and what it’s like to train at Forsters.
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Open days and events
Open days and events
Meet us before you apply.
Our open days, insight events and Q&A sessions are designed to help you learn more about Forsters, our early careers opportunities and the application process. Hear from our people and ask questions about life at the firm.
Meet the Early Careers recruitment team
Emma Cooper
Early Careers Manager
Lauren Labuschagne
L&D and Early Careers Coordinator

Matthew Evans
Early Careers Partner
Awards
Podcasts
We’ve collated some of our Graduate Recruitment themed podcasts below to help provide further information about life at Forsters, what it’s really like training with us, and how to go about completing your application.
Graduate Recruitment – Meet the Teams
More Than Law Podcast host, Miri Stickland, is joined by guests from across the firm to discuss their departments, the work they do and what a typical day can involve.
Graduate Recruitment – Mythbusters
Emily Holdstock and Miri Stickland are joined by guests to discuss common myths and frequently asked questions about training contracts and the application process.