Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell is a UK full-service law firm with 21 offices across England, Wales and Scotland. It is especially well known for personal injury, medical negligence, public law, private client and business legal services.
Firm overview
At a glance
A clear starting point for understanding the firm, its opportunities and the information students should check before applying.
Available routes
How can students join?
Student opportunities
Opportunities
Vacation schemes, training contracts, apprenticeships, insight programmes, work experience and other application routes.
United Kingdom - Irwin Mitchell Virtual Event - Discover Apprenticeships
Type: Open Day / Event
Location: United Kingdom
- Application timing: Registration is available through the event page.
- Programme dates: 19 November 2026, 18:00–19:00, virtual.
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Registration is available through the event page.
- Programme: 19 November 2026, 18:00–19:00, virtual.
United Kingdom - Solicitor Apprenticeship
Type: Apprenticeship
Location: United Kingdom
- Applications open: 2027-01-25
- Closing date: 2027-02-18 Europe/London
- Application timing: Applications open 25 January 2027 and close 18 February 2027.
- Programme dates: Starts in September 2027.
- Duration: 5 to 6 years
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 25 January 2027 and close 18 February 2027.
- Programme: Starts in September 2027.
- Who can apply: Applicants without a degree meeting apprenticeship criteria
- Eligibility: apprenticeship rules apply: true degree required: false school leaver route: true
- Academic requirements: No degree required. School-leaver and apprenticeship eligibility criteria apply.
- Application process: Application Online strengths-based assessment Video interview Virtual assessment centre Offer Online application form Strengths-based assessment Video interview Virtual assessment centre Offer
- Assessments: Assessment centres are expected in April or May 2027.
- Progression: NQ solicitor and Associate progression.
- Funding: The apprenticeship is paid and training costs are funded. The exact provider and full fee package depend on the route. london starting salary: 26936 regional starting salary: 24479 salary reviewed annually: true tuition fees paid: true
- Right to work: UK right-to-work and apprenticeship-funding rules apply.
- Disability support: Reasonable recruitment and learning adjustments, Disability Confident support and a wellbeing passport are available.
United Kingdom - Irwin Mitchell Virtual Law Fair 2026
Type: Open Day / Event
Location: United Kingdom
- Application timing: Registration is available through the event page.
- Programme dates: 24 November 2026, 17:00–18:30, virtual.
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Registration is available through the event page.
- Programme: 24 November 2026, 17:00–18:30, virtual.
United Kingdom - Irwin Mitchell Virtual Event - Our Trainees
Type: Open Day / Event
Location: United Kingdom
- Application timing: Registration is available through the event page.
- Programme dates: 17 November 2026, 17:00–18:30, virtual.
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Registration is available through the event page.
- Programme: 17 November 2026, 17:00–18:30, virtual.
United Kingdom - Data Technician Apprenticeship
Type: Apprenticeship
Location: United Kingdom: Sheffield
- Programme dates: Programme and intake dates are vacancy specific unless stated otherwise.
- Duration: 17 months
- Status: variable
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Programme and intake dates are vacancy specific unless stated otherwise.
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting GCSE and A Level criteria
- Eligibility: live vacancy controls exact requirements: true route: Data Technician Apprenticeship
- Academic requirements: Five GCSEs including Maths and English plus three A Levels at grades A–C or equivalent.
- Application process: Application Assessment Interview or virtual assessment centre Offer Online application Assessment Interview or virtual assessment centre Offer
- Assessments: Vacancy-specific assessment Interview or virtual assessment centre
- Progression: Potential data, service-management or further IT progression.
- Funding: Paid employment with funded apprenticeship training. Exact qualification and provider are route specific. apprenticeship training funded: true london salary: 23933 regional salary: 21840 salary paid: true
- Right to work: UK right-to-work and apprenticeship-funding rules apply.
- Disability support: Reasonable recruitment, workplace and learning adjustments may be requested.
United Kingdom - Software Tester Apprenticeship
Type: Apprenticeship
Location: United Kingdom: Sheffield
- Programme dates: Programme and intake dates are vacancy specific unless stated otherwise.
- Duration: 15 months
- Status: variable
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Programme and intake dates are vacancy specific unless stated otherwise.
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting GCSE and A Level criteria
- Eligibility: live vacancy controls exact requirements: true route: Software Tester Apprenticeship
- Academic requirements: Five GCSEs including Maths and English plus three A Levels at grades A–C or equivalent.
- Application process: Application Assessment Interview or virtual assessment centre Offer Online application Assessment Interview or virtual assessment centre Offer
- Assessments: Vacancy-specific assessment Interview or virtual assessment centre
- Progression: Potential QA analyst or software-testing progression.
- Funding: Paid employment with funded apprenticeship training. Exact qualification and provider are route specific. apprenticeship training funded: true london salary: 23933 regional salary: 21840 salary paid: true
- Right to work: UK right-to-work and apprenticeship-funding rules apply.
- Disability support: Reasonable recruitment, workplace and learning adjustments may be requested.
United Kingdom - Irwin Mitchell Virtual Event - Legal Services for Individuals
Type: Open Day / Event
Location: United Kingdom
- Application timing: Registration is available through the event page.
- Programme dates: 10 November 2026, 12:30–14:00, virtual.
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Registration is available through the event page.
- Programme: 10 November 2026, 12:30–14:00, virtual.
United Kingdom - Irwin Mitchell Virtual Event - Our Recruitment Process
Type: Open Day / Event
Location: United Kingdom
- Application timing: Register through Irwin Mitchell’s official early-careers events page.
- Programme dates: 27 October 2026, 17:00–18:30, virtual.
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Register through Irwin Mitchell’s official early-careers events page.
- Programme: 27 October 2026, 17:00–18:30, virtual.
- Application process: Register through the official event page.
United Kingdom - Paralegal Apprenticeship
Type: Apprenticeship
Location: United Kingdom
- Applications open: 2027-01-25
- Closing date: 2027-02-18 Europe/London
- Application timing: Applications open 25 January 2027 and close 18 February 2027.
- Programme dates: The 24-month apprenticeship starts in September 2027.
- Duration: 24 months
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 25 January 2027 and close 18 February 2027.
- Programme: The 24-month apprenticeship starts in September 2027.
- Who can apply: School leavers who meet the published GCSE and A-level requirements and have the right to work in the UK.
- Eligibility: Applicants need the right to work in the UK by the programme start; visa sponsorship is unavailable for the 2027 apprenticeship.
- Academic requirements: Five GCSEs at grades 9–4 or A*–C, including English and mathematics, and three A levels with a minimum grade of B.
- Application process: Online application including a CV, telephone interview for most roles, and a virtual assessment centre.
- Assessments: Assessment centres are expected in April or May 2027.
- Progression: Paralegal career or Solicitor Apprenticeship application.
- Funding: The apprenticeship is paid and training costs are funded. The exact provider and full fee package depend on the route. london starting salary: 26936 regional starting salary: 24479 salary reviewed annually: true tuition fees paid: true
- Right to work: UK right-to-work and apprenticeship-funding rules apply.
- Disability support: Reasonable recruitment and learning adjustments, Disability Confident support and a wellbeing passport are available.
United Kingdom - Solicitor Training Contracts
Type: Training Contract
Location: United Kingdom
- Applications open: 2026-10-12
- Closing date: 2026-12-01
- Application timing: Applications opened on 12 October 2026 and close on 1 December 2026.
- Programme dates: Start dates and office-specific places are confirmed through the application process.
- Places: Approximately 45 contracts across 16 locations
- Status: open
Published application and programme dates
- Applications opened on 12 October 2026 and close on 1 December 2026.
- Programme: Start dates and office-specific places are confirmed through the application process.
- Who can apply: Students and graduates seeking qualification as a solicitor.
- Academic requirements: No minimum academic requirement; applications use blind screening.
- Assessments: In-person assessment centres take place in February and March 2027.
- Travel support: Reasonable assessment-centre travel expenses are reimbursed.
United Kingdom support
UK Visa and Funding
UK qualification funding, maintenance support and published visa-sponsorship or right-to-work information for joining the firm in the United Kingdom.
UK visa sponsorship and right to work
Not confirmed on the firm's official careers site this pass.
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Areas of work
Practice areas
The legal services and capabilities listed by the firm.
Personal Injury
Serious injury, workplace injury and accident claims.
Medical Negligence
Clinical negligence and patient claims.
Public Law and Human Rights
Judicial review, education, community care and human-rights work.
Court of Protection
Deputyship, capacity and financial affairs.
Family Law
Divorce, children and family disputes.
Wills, Trusts and Estates
Private-client planning and estate administration.
Employment
Employment law for individuals and businesses.
Corporate and Commercial
Corporate transactions and commercial contracts.
Commercial Litigation
Business disputes and litigation.
Real Estate
Commercial and residential property.
Tax, Trusts and Succession
Tax and succession planning.
Rehabilitation and Support
Client rehabilitation and support services.
Offices
Locations
Office locations and the student opportunities available in each location where confirmed.
United Kingdom, Birmingham
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell Birmingham office
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United Kingdom, Brighton
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell Brighton office
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United Kingdom, Bristol
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell Bristol office
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United Kingdom, Cambridge
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell Cambridge office
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United Kingdom, Cardiff
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell Cardiff office
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United Kingdom, Chichester
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell Chichester office
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United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell Edinburgh office
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United Kingdom, Gatwick
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell Gatwick office
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United Kingdom, Glasgow
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell Glasgow office
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United Kingdom, Leeds
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell Leeds office
United Kingdom, Liverpool
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell Liverpool office
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United Kingdom, London
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell London office
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United Kingdom, Manchester
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell Manchester office
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United Kingdom, Middlesbrough
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell Middlesbrough office
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United Kingdom, Newbury
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell Newbury office
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United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell Newcastle office
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United Kingdom, Nottingham
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell Nottingham office
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United Kingdom, Reading
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell Reading office
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United Kingdom, Richmond
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell North Yorkshire office
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United Kingdom, Sheffield
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell Sheffield office
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United Kingdom, Southampton
Office
Official Irwin Mitchell Southampton office
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Career paths
Roles
Early-career routes, legal careers, knowledge and innovation roles, legal support and specialist leadership titles.
Business Services
Professional support roles
Associate
Business Legal Services
Banking and finance, commercial, corporate, employment, litigation, pensions, real estate, restructuring & insolvency, and regulatory investigations
Partner
Confirmed via multiple named promotions across offices
Senior Associate
Confirmed via multiple named promotions across offices
Group Services
Business-services functions including Finance & Accounts, General Counsel, HR & L&D, IT & IS, Knowledge Services, Operations, Risk & Compliance, and Sales & Marketing
Trainee Solicitor
Two-year training contract
Personal Legal Services
Court of Protection, family law, medical negligence, personal injury, residential property, tax/trust/estates, and related disputes
Access and inclusion
EDI
Recruitment adjustments, disability support, disability-specific programmes, mentoring, networks, partnerships and wider inclusion work.
Disability Confident interview commitment
Disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria may be offered an interview where fair and proportionate.
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Early Careers recruitment adjustments
Applicants can request adjustments throughout application and assessment.
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Wellbeing Passport
A wellbeing passport can document support needs and pass them between trainee seat supervisors.
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Community and legal access
Pro bono
The firm’s published pro bono work, community projects, access-to-justice programmes and official partnerships.
Firm research
Firm highlights
Published awards, sectors, notable work, clients and other information that helps students understand the firm.
Official firm platforms
Links & Socials
Verified official websites, careers and application platforms, office directories and social-media accounts.
Main website
Official Irwin Mitchell website.
Careers
Official careers hub.
Early Careers
Official early-careers page.
Training Contracts
Official Training Contract page.
Apprenticeships
Official apprenticeship hub.
Solicitor Apprenticeship
Official Solicitor Apprenticeship page.
Paralegal Apprenticeship
Official Paralegal Apprenticeship page.
Business Administration Apprenticeship
Official Business Administration Apprenticeship page.
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Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
Official Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship page.
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Tax Technician Apprenticeship
Official Tax Technician Apprenticeship page.
Audit Apprenticeship
Official Audit Apprenticeship page.
IT Apprenticeship
Official IT and data apprenticeship page.
Recruitment Process
Official Early Careers recruitment process.
Disability Confident
Official Disability Confident guidance.
Offices
Official office directory.
Careers Portal
Official vacancies portal.
