Charles Russell Speechlys

United Kingdom - Open Day

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Programme dates: Future dates TBC.
• Duration: One day
• Places: Not published
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Future dates TBC.

• Who can apply: University students and graduates.
• Application process: Application review Event place Online application or registration
• Progression: Improved preparation for future CRS applications.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments may include accessible documents, additional time, accessible interview locations and other disability- or health-related support. Candidates should contact the Early Talent team.

United Kingdom - Career Start

Type: Access Programme

Location: United Kingdom

• Application timing: Applications for the 2026 Career Start programme are open; the firm has not published a closing date.
• Duration: Programme-specific
• Places: Not published
• Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

• Applications for the 2026 Career Start programme are open; the firm has not published a closing date.

• Who can apply: Year 12 students from non-selective state schools meeting socio-economic criteria.
• Eligibility: positive action: true
• Application process: Official application or support route Apply or request support through the official CRS route where applicable
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments may include accessible documents, additional time, accessible interview locations and other disability- or health-related support. Candidates should contact the Early Talent team.

Virtual Open Day

Type: Open Day / Event

• Programme dates: Future dates TBC.
• Duration: One day
• Places: Not published
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Future dates TBC.

• Who can apply: University students and graduates.
• Application process: Application review Event place Online application or registration
• Progression: Improved preparation for future CRS applications.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments may include accessible documents, additional time, accessible interview locations and other disability- or health-related support. Candidates should contact the Early Talent team.

United Kingdom - Legal Empowerment and Development Programme

Type: Mentoring

Location: United Kingdom

• Duration: Ongoing
• Places: Not published
• Status: unknown

• Who can apply: Black, Pakistani and Bangladeshi candidates.
• Eligibility: positive action: true
• Application process: Official application or support route Apply or request support through the official CRS route where applicable
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments may include accessible documents, additional time, accessible interview locations and other disability- or health-related support. Candidates should contact the Early Talent team.

United Kingdom - Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: Cheltenham

• Programme dates: Future application window opens October 2026.
• Duration: Two years
• Places: Approximately 5 annually
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Future application window opens October 2026.

• Who can apply: Law and non-law students, graduates and career changers applying to Cheltenham.
• Eligibility: contextual recruitment: Rare Contextual Recruitment System degree: Ideally a 2:1 or equivalent for Placement Schemes and Training Contracts mitigating circumstances: Considered through the application form
• Academic requirements: Ideally a 2:1 or equivalent; full application and mitigating circumstances are considered.
• Application process: Rare Candid online application form Online assessment Video interview or recorded assessment where used Assessment centre Offer
• Assessments: Motivation and values questions Contextual review through Rare Written or analytical exercise Interview Group or individual assessment activity
• Progression: Solicitor qualification in England and Wales, subject to regulatory requirements.
• Funding: PGDL and SQE LLM fees are funded with the University of Law; SQE exam costs and necessary exam travel/hotel are covered. Maintenance grants are £10,000 in London and £8,500 outside London or online. maintenance london gbp: 10000 maintenance outside london or online gbp: 8500 pgdl: Full fees funded where required sqe llm: Full fees and SQE exam costs funded
• Expenses: Necessary SQE exam travel and hotel costs are covered.
• Right to work: Applicants must meet UK work and immigration requirements. uk sponsorship: Available for eligible Placement Scheme and Training Contract candidates
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments may include accessible documents, additional time, accessible interview locations and other disability- or health-related support. Candidates should contact the Early Talent team.

United Kingdom - Placement Scheme

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: Guildford

• Programme dates: Future scheme dates TBC.
• Duration: Scheme-specific
• Places: Not published
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Future scheme dates TBC.

• Who can apply: Eligible university students and graduates applying to Guildford.
• Eligibility: contextual recruitment: Rare Contextual Recruitment System degree: Ideally a 2:1 or equivalent for Placement Schemes and Training Contracts mitigating circumstances: Considered through the application form
• Academic requirements: Ideally a 2:1 or equivalent; mitigating circumstances are considered.
• Application process: Rare Candid online application form Online assessment Video interview or recorded assessment where used Assessment centre Offer
• Assessments: Motivation and values questions Contextual review through Rare Written or analytical exercise Interview Group or individual assessment activity
• Progression: Direct Training Contract consideration may follow, but a Placement Scheme is not required for a direct Training Contract application.
• Right to work: Applicants must meet UK work and immigration requirements. uk sponsorship: Available for eligible Placement Scheme candidates
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments may include accessible documents, additional time, accessible interview locations and other disability- or health-related support. Candidates should contact the Early Talent team.

United Kingdom - Solicitor Apprenticeship

Type: Apprenticeship

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Programme dates: Future start date TBC.
• Duration: Six years
• Places: Not published
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Future start date TBC.

• Who can apply: Year 13 applicants and eligible school leavers applying to London.
• Eligibility: a levels: Ideally BBB; minimum CCC may be considered gcses: Ideally eight grades 9-4 including English and Maths; minimum five grade 4/C including English and Maths
• Academic requirements: Ideally BBB at A level and eight GCSEs grades 9-4 including English and Maths; minimum University of Law requirements may still permit consideration at CCC.
• Application process: Application form Assessment stages Offer Rare Candid application Online assessment Assessment centre Offer
• Assessments: Motivation and values questions Contextual review through Rare Written or analytical exercise Interview Group or individual assessment activity
• Progression: Solicitor qualification in England and Wales.
• Funding: All study and assessment fees are paid by CRS. study and assessment fees: Paid in full
• Right to work: CRS cannot sponsor visas for the Solicitor Apprenticeship.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments may include accessible documents, additional time, accessible interview locations and other disability- or health-related support. Candidates should contact the Early Talent team.

United Kingdom - Open Day

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom: Cheltenham

• Programme dates: Future dates TBC.
• Duration: One day
• Places: Not published
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Future dates TBC.

• Who can apply: University students and graduates.
• Application process: Application review Event place Online application or registration
• Progression: Improved preparation for future CRS applications.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments may include accessible documents, additional time, accessible interview locations and other disability- or health-related support. Candidates should contact the Early Talent team.

United Kingdom - Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: Guildford

• Programme dates: Future application window opens October 2026.
• Duration: Two years
• Places: Approximately 5 annually
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Future application window opens October 2026.

• Who can apply: Law and non-law students, graduates and career changers applying to Guildford.
• Eligibility: contextual recruitment: Rare Contextual Recruitment System degree: Ideally a 2:1 or equivalent for Placement Schemes and Training Contracts mitigating circumstances: Considered through the application form
• Academic requirements: Ideally a 2:1 or equivalent; full application and mitigating circumstances are considered.
• Application process: Rare Candid online application form Online assessment Video interview or recorded assessment where used Assessment centre Offer
• Assessments: Motivation and values questions Contextual review through Rare Written or analytical exercise Interview Group or individual assessment activity
• Progression: Solicitor qualification in England and Wales, subject to regulatory requirements.
• Funding: PGDL and SQE LLM fees are funded with the University of Law; SQE exam costs and necessary exam travel/hotel are covered. Maintenance grants are £10,000 in London and £8,500 outside London or online. maintenance london gbp: 10000 maintenance outside london or online gbp: 8500 pgdl: Full fees funded where required sqe llm: Full fees and SQE exam costs funded
• Expenses: Necessary SQE exam travel and hotel costs are covered.
• Right to work: Applicants must meet UK work and immigration requirements. uk sponsorship: Available for eligible Placement Scheme and Training Contract candidates
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments may include accessible documents, additional time, accessible interview locations and other disability- or health-related support. Candidates should contact the Early Talent team.

United Kingdom - Placement Scheme

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: Cheltenham

• Programme dates: Future scheme dates TBC.
• Duration: Scheme-specific
• Places: Not published
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Future scheme dates TBC.

• Who can apply: Eligible university students and graduates applying to Cheltenham.
• Eligibility: contextual recruitment: Rare Contextual Recruitment System degree: Ideally a 2:1 or equivalent for Placement Schemes and Training Contracts mitigating circumstances: Considered through the application form
• Academic requirements: Ideally a 2:1 or equivalent; mitigating circumstances are considered.
• Application process: Rare Candid online application form Online assessment Video interview or recorded assessment where used Assessment centre Offer
• Assessments: Motivation and values questions Contextual review through Rare Written or analytical exercise Interview Group or individual assessment activity
• Progression: Direct Training Contract consideration may follow, but a Placement Scheme is not required for a direct Training Contract application.
• Right to work: Applicants must meet UK work and immigration requirements. uk sponsorship: Available for eligible Placement Scheme candidates
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments may include accessible documents, additional time, accessible interview locations and other disability- or health-related support. Candidates should contact the Early Talent team.

Hong Kong - Hong Kong Placement Scheme

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: Hong Kong: Hong Kong

• Programme dates: Future scheme dates TBC.
• Duration: Scheme-specific
• Places: Not published
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Future scheme dates TBC.

• Who can apply: Applicants for the Hong Kong trainee route.
• Eligibility: right to work: Required in Hong Kong
• Academic requirements: Eligibility follows the Hong Kong trainee route, including Hong Kong work eligibility.
• Application process: Application review Assessment stages Offer Online application through the official portal Hong Kong recruitment assessments Offer
• Assessments: Motivation Written communication Commercial awareness
• Progression: Potential progression to the Hong Kong Training Contract.
• Right to work: Right to Work in Hong Kong is required.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments may include accessible documents, additional time, accessible interview locations and other disability- or health-related support. Candidates should contact the Early Talent team.

United Kingdom - Open Day

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom: Guildford

• Programme dates: Future dates TBC.
• Duration: One day
• Places: Not published
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Future dates TBC.

• Who can apply: University students and graduates.
• Application process: Application review Event place Online application or registration
• Progression: Improved preparation for future CRS applications.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments may include accessible documents, additional time, accessible interview locations and other disability- or health-related support. Candidates should contact the Early Talent team.

United Kingdom - Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Programme dates: Future application window opens October 2026.
• Duration: Two years
• Places: Approximately 15 annually
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Future application window opens October 2026.

• Who can apply: Law and non-law students, graduates and career changers applying to London.
• Eligibility: contextual recruitment: Rare Contextual Recruitment System degree: Ideally a 2:1 or equivalent for Placement Schemes and Training Contracts mitigating circumstances: Considered through the application form
• Academic requirements: Ideally a 2:1 or equivalent; full application and mitigating circumstances are considered.
• Application process: Rare Candid online application form Online assessment Video interview or recorded assessment where used Assessment centre Offer
• Assessments: Motivation and values questions Contextual review through Rare Written or analytical exercise Interview Group or individual assessment activity
• Progression: Solicitor qualification in England and Wales, subject to regulatory requirements.
• Funding: PGDL and SQE LLM fees are funded with the University of Law; SQE exam costs and necessary exam travel/hotel are covered. Maintenance grants are £10,000 in London and £8,500 outside London or online. maintenance london gbp: 10000 maintenance outside london or online gbp: 8500 pgdl: Full fees funded where required sqe llm: Full fees and SQE exam costs funded
• Expenses: Necessary SQE exam travel and hotel costs are covered.
• Right to work: Applicants must meet UK work and immigration requirements. uk sponsorship: Available for eligible Placement Scheme and Training Contract candidates
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments may include accessible documents, additional time, accessible interview locations and other disability- or health-related support. Candidates should contact the Early Talent team.

Hong Kong - Hong Kong Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: Hong Kong: Hong Kong

• Programme dates: Future intake dates TBC.
• Duration: Two years
• Places: Not published
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Future intake dates TBC.

• Who can apply: Applicants ideally fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese with strong written English and Chinese.
• Eligibility: degree: Ideally 2:1 or equivalent languages: Ideally English, Mandarin and Cantonese right to work: Required in Hong Kong
• Academic requirements: Ideally a 2:1 or equivalent and Right to Work in Hong Kong.
• Application process: Application review Assessment stages published on the official Hong Kong application-process page Offer Online application Hong Kong recruitment assessments Offer
• Assessments: Motivation and values Written and spoken communication Commercial and legal potential
• Progression: Hong Kong trainee solicitor qualification route.
• Right to work: Right to Work in Hong Kong is required.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments may include accessible documents, additional time, accessible interview locations and other disability- or health-related support. Candidates should contact the Early Talent team.

United Kingdom - Career in Law Work Experience Days

Type: Work Experience

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Application timing: Applications open in October 2026; the exact day and deadline have not been published.
• Programme dates: Work Experience Days are scheduled by office; exact 2026/27 dates have not yet been published.
• Duration: Ongoing
• Places: Not published
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open in October 2026; the exact day and deadline have not been published.
• Programme: Work Experience Days are scheduled by office; exact 2026/27 dates have not yet been published.

• Who can apply: Students aged 16-18 in full-time education.
• Application process: Official application or support route Apply or request support through the official CRS route where applicable
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments may include accessible documents, additional time, accessible interview locations and other disability- or health-related support. Candidates should contact the Early Talent team.

United Kingdom - Solicitor Apprenticeship

Type: Apprenticeship

Location: United Kingdom: Guildford

• Programme dates: Future start date TBC.
• Duration: Six years
• Places: Not published
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Future start date TBC.

• Who can apply: Year 13 applicants and eligible school leavers applying to Guildford.
• Eligibility: a levels: Ideally BBB; minimum CCC may be considered gcses: Ideally eight grades 9-4 including English and Maths; minimum five grade 4/C including English and Maths
• Academic requirements: Ideally BBB at A level and eight GCSEs grades 9-4 including English and Maths; minimum University of Law requirements may still permit consideration at CCC.
• Application process: Application form Assessment stages Offer Rare Candid application Online assessment Assessment centre Offer
• Assessments: Motivation and values questions Contextual review through Rare Written or analytical exercise Interview Group or individual assessment activity
• Progression: Solicitor qualification in England and Wales.
• Funding: All study and assessment fees are paid by CRS. study and assessment fees: Paid in full
• Right to work: CRS cannot sponsor visas for the Solicitor Apprenticeship.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments may include accessible documents, additional time, accessible interview locations and other disability- or health-related support. Candidates should contact the Early Talent team.

United Kingdom - Construction, Real Estate & Disputes Academy

Type: Insight Programme

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2026-06-29
• Closing date: 2026-07-27 12:00:00
• Programme dates: 29 September, 20 October and 17 November 2026
• Duration: Three sessions
• Places: 20
• Status: closed

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 2026-06-29; Close 2026-07-27 at 12:00:00
• Programme: 29 September, 20 October and 17 November 2026

• Who can apply: Undergraduates, postgraduates and graduates interested in property, construction and disputes.
• Eligibility: degree subject: Any international grades: Accepted study stage: Any university year, postgraduate or graduate
• Academic requirements: Ideally a 2:1 or on track for a 2:1; mitigating circumstances considered.
• Application process: Application form Written motivation questions Offer Candid application form Two written questions Application review Offer
• Assessments: Sector motivation Attention to detail Written reasoning
• Progression: Participants may later apply for Placement Schemes or Training Contracts.
• Travel support: Reasonable travel expenses are covered.
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments may include accessible documents, additional time, accessible interview locations and other disability- or health-related support. Candidates should contact the Early Talent team.

United Kingdom - Career Start work experience

Type: Work Experience

Location: United Kingdom

• Duration: Programme-specific
• Places: Not published
• Status: unknown

• Who can apply: Selected Career Start participants.
• Eligibility: positive action: true
• Application process: Official application or support route Apply or request support through the official CRS route where applicable
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments may include accessible documents, additional time, accessible interview locations and other disability- or health-related support. Candidates should contact the Early Talent team.

United Kingdom - Education-related financial support

Type: Scholarship / Bursary

Location: United Kingdom

• Duration: Programme-specific
• Places: Not published
• Status: unknown

• Who can apply: Career Start participants accepted to university.
• Eligibility: positive action: true
• Application process: Official application or support route Apply or request support through the official CRS route where applicable
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments may include accessible documents, additional time, accessible interview locations and other disability- or health-related support. Candidates should contact the Early Talent team.

United Kingdom - Placement Scheme

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Programme dates: Future scheme dates TBC.
• Duration: Scheme-specific
• Places: Not published
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: Future scheme dates TBC.

• Who can apply: Eligible university students and graduates applying to London.
• Eligibility: contextual recruitment: Rare Contextual Recruitment System degree: Ideally a 2:1 or equivalent for Placement Schemes and Training Contracts mitigating circumstances: Considered through the application form
• Academic requirements: Ideally a 2:1 or equivalent; mitigating circumstances are considered.
• Application process: Rare Candid online application form Online assessment Video interview or recorded assessment where used Assessment centre Offer
• Assessments: Motivation and values questions Contextual review through Rare Written or analytical exercise Interview Group or individual assessment activity
• Progression: Direct Training Contract consideration may follow, but a Placement Scheme is not required for a direct Training Contract application.
• Right to work: Applicants must meet UK work and immigration requirements. uk sponsorship: Available for eligible Placement Scheme candidates
• Disability support: Reasonable adjustments may include accessible documents, additional time, accessible interview locations and other disability- or health-related support. Candidates should contact the Early Talent team.