Find the path that’s right for you
If you’re contemplating a career in law and wondering where to start your journey, it’s a significant choice.
At Forsters, you’ll find a firm that stands out and values you as an individual.
Click below to find out more.
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Solicitor apprenticeship
Solicitor apprenticeships
Consider a different route into law.
Forsters’ solicitor apprenticeship offers a six‑year route to qualification, combining paid work with academic study in a supportive, professional environment.
Join us in September 2027 as one of up to four apprentices commencing a six-year journey to solicitor qualification.
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Vacation scheme
Vacation schemes
Experience life at Forsters through a vacation scheme.
In 2026, we’re excited to offer three unique opportunities to experience life at our firm. As a vacation scheme student, you’re not just a visitor; you’re a potential future trainee. We’ll treat you as such, immersing you in the real work that our trainees thrive on.
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Training contracts
Training Contracts
Every year Forsters takes on between twelve trainees.
Most of our trainees are recruited from our vacation schemes. We invite you to apply for a vacation scheme so we can get to know you better.
As a trainee at Forsters, you’ll embark on a two-year journey filled with six distinct seats, each offering a unique perspective on our legal practice. Our aim is to offer you a training contract that gives you the best exposure to our work and our clients.
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Open days and events
Open days and events
Discover the Forsters difference through our open days and events.
Whether you join us in person or tune in virtually, it’s your window into the vibrant heart of our firm.
Meet the Early careers team
Emma Cooper
Early Careers Manager
Lauren Labuschagne
L&D and Early Careers Coordinator
Matthew Evans
Early Careers Partner
Sharon Tattan
Head of Learning and Development
Krupa Patel
Learning and Development Advisor
Anthony Goodmaker
Trainee 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 various guests as they discuss the goings on in their departments, and what their days normally look like.
Graduate Recruitment – Mythbusters
Graduate Recruitment Partner, Emily Holdstock, and More Than Law Podcast host, Miri Stickland, are joined by various guests as they discuss some of the common myths and frequently asked questions surrounding training contracts and the application process.
