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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.

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Head office Sheffield, United Kingdom
Locations 42 office records
Practice areas 12 listed

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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.
View United Kingdom - Irwin Mitchell Virtual Event - Discover Apprenticeships official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
View United Kingdom - Irwin Mitchell Virtual Event - Our Recruitment Process official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

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.
View United Kingdom - Paralegal Apprenticeship official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

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.
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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.

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.

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.

Community and legal access

Pro bono

The firm’s published pro bono work, community projects, access-to-justice programmes and official partnerships.

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Firm highlights

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