Browne Jacobson

United Kingdom - REACH mentoring programme

Type: Mentoring

Location: United Kingdom

• Application timing: Applications for the 2027 programme open in January 2027.
• Programme dates: The six-month programme begins in April 2027.
• Duration: Six months
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Applications for the 2027 programme open in January 2027.
• Programme: The six-month programme begins in April 2027.

• Who can apply: Black students and aspiring lawyers.
• Eligibility: Year 12 and 13 students, university students, graduates and career changers interested in a legal career. Applicants who already hold a training-contract or pupillage offer are not eligible.
• Application process: Online application followed by a telephone interview and an in-person launch event for successful candidates.
• Progression: Mentoring and future legal applications.
• Expenses: Expenses to attend the in-person Birmingham launch event are covered.

Browne Jacobson virtual job simulations

Type: Virtual Experience

• Application timing: Available on demand with no application deadline.
• Programme dates: Self-paced and available on demand.
• Duration: Several hours
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

• Available on demand with no application deadline.
• Programme: Self-paced and available on demand.

• Who can apply: Open internationally to students and career explorers.
• Eligibility: No application or prior experience is required.
• Application process: Register on Forage and complete the self-paced tasks.
• Progression: Provides practical insight and a completion certificate for future applications.

United Kingdom - Trainee Solicitor Pathway

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom

• Closing date: 2027-02-01
• Application timing: Applications open in November 2026 and close on 1 February 2027.
• Duration: 24 months
• Places: Annual intake.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open in November 2026 and close on 1 February 2027.

• Who can apply: Penultimate-year law students, final-year non-law students, graduates and career changers.
• Application process: Online application Situational judgement assessments Three written response questions Telephone interview Assessment centre
• Assessments: Situational judgement Three written response questions Telephone interview Face-to-face interview Case study with presentation In-tray exercise
• Progression: Solicitor qualification.
• Funding: SQE preparation courses, assessment fees and a maintenance grant are funded; retrospective costs are excluded. maintenance grant: true sqe1 assessment: true sqe1 course: true sqe2 assessment: true sqe2 course: true
• Disability support: The official careers pages do not publish a detailed adjustments procedure. Applicants should contact the Emerging Talent team about individual disability, neurodiversity or access arrangements.

United Kingdom - FAIRE paid work experience

Type: Work Experience

Location: United Kingdom

• Application timing: Applications reopen in early 2027; no exact day is published.
• Programme dates: Paid placements usually run in April, July and October.
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Applications reopen in early 2027; no exact day is published.
• Programme: Paid placements usually run in April, July and October.

• Who can apply: People aged 16+ from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Progression: Future education, employment and training applications.

United Kingdom - Cardiff trainee showcase evening

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom

• Application timing: Registration is available through the event page.
• Programme dates: 12 November 2026, 18:00–20:00, Browne Jacobson Cardiff office, 4th floor, One Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1FS.
• Status: no_application

Published application and programme dates

• Registration is available through the event page.
• Programme: 12 November 2026, 18:00–20:00, Browne Jacobson Cardiff office, 4th floor, One Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1FS.

United Kingdom - Summer Vacation Scheme

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom

• Closing date: 2027-02-01
• Application timing: Applications reopen in November 2026 and close on 1 February 2027.
• Programme dates: The scheme runs during the final two weeks of June 2027.
• Duration: Two weeks
• Places: Around 10 places across UK offices.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications reopen in November 2026 and close on 1 February 2027.
• Programme: The scheme runs during the final two weeks of June 2027.

• Who can apply: Penultimate-year law students, final-year non-law students, graduates and career changers.
• Application process: Online application Situational judgement assessments Three written response questions Telephone interview Assessment centre
• Assessments: Face-to-face interview Case study with presentation In-tray exercise Ongoing scheme assessment Final group project
• Progression: Assessment for the Trainee Solicitor Pathway.
• Funding: £350 per week towards travel and accommodation costs.
• Travel support: £350 per week combined travel/accommodation assistance.
• Accommodation support: £350 per week combined travel/accommodation assistance.
• Disability support: Applicants can contact the Emerging Talent team to discuss reasonable adjustments or access requirements.

United Kingdom - FAIRE virtual insight events

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom

• Application timing: Registration is open for the FAIRE Virtual Insight Day.
• Programme dates: 27 October 2026, 9:00am–4:15pm, online.
• Duration: One day
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Registration is open for the FAIRE Virtual Insight Day.
• Programme: 27 October 2026, 9:00am–4:15pm, online.

• Who can apply: Open to anyone seeking insight into legal and non-legal careers.
• Progression: Participants receive an e-certificate and insight into legal-sector careers.