RPC

United Kingdom - LCN Masterclass: IP law in practice - 29 October 2026

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom

• Programme dates: 29 October 2026, virtual.
• Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: 29 October 2026, virtual.

• Who can apply: Students, graduates and aspiring solicitors interested in legal careers and RPC.
• Application process: Use the organiser registration link provided on RPC’s official Meet Us page.

United Kingdom - Rare Vantage: Multi-jurisdictional work: the realities

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom

• Application timing: Registration is available through RPC’s official Meet Us page.
• Programme dates: 28 October 2026, virtual.
• Status: rolling

Published application and programme dates

• Registration is available through RPC’s official Meet Us page.
• Programme: 28 October 2026, virtual.

• Application process: Register through the official Meet Us page.

United Kingdom - London Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2027-03-15
• Closing date: 2027-06-21 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications open 15 March 2027 and close 21 June 2027.
• Programme dates: Two-year training contract starting in 2029.
• Duration: Two years
• Places: 13 per intake
• Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 15 March 2027 and close 21 June 2027.
• Programme: Two-year training contract starting in 2029.

• Who can apply: Law and non-law students and graduates.
• Eligibility: Law students may apply in their penultimate or final year, non-law students in their final year, and graduates at any time.
• Application process: Complete the online application and RPC early-talent assessment. Shortlisted candidates attend an in-person assessment day in August.
• Assessments: Online behavioural, cognitive and motivational exercises, followed by an in-person assessment day.
• Progression: Solicitor qualification in England and Wales.
• Funding: RPC funds the PGDL where required, the Masters in Legal Practice and SQE examinations, with maintenance grants of up to £12,000.
• Right to work: RPC can provide Skilled Worker sponsorship after an eligible UK training-contract offer is accepted.
• Disability support: RPC states that recruitment is inclusive and accessible. Candidates may request reasonable adjustments at any stage, and RPC will work with them to support a fair process.

United Kingdom - Uptree Work Experience Insight Day

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom

• Application timing: Registration is available through Uptree.
• Programme dates: 25 November 2026, RPC London office.
• Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

• Registration is available through Uptree.
• Programme: 25 November 2026, RPC London office.

Work simulation

Type: Virtual Experience

• Application timing: Free registration is available at any time.
• Programme dates: Self-paced online legal experience.
• Duration: Self-paced
• Places: Open access
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

• Free registration is available at any time.
• Programme: Self-paced online legal experience.

• Who can apply: School pupils, university students, graduates and career explorers.
• Application process: Register online\nComplete four self-paced modules
• Assessments: Research and legal-skills tasks
• Progression: CV-building experience and insight into RPC.
• Disability support: RPC states that recruitment is inclusive and accessible. Candidates may request reasonable adjustments at any stage, and RPC will work with them to support a fair process.

Hong Kong - Hong Kong Summer Scheme

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: Hong Kong: Hong Kong

• Applications open: 2026-09-01
• Closing date: 2027-03-31 Asia/Hong_Kong
• Application timing: Applications open 1 September 2026 and close 31 March 2027.
• Programme dates: Two-week Hong Kong Summer Scheme in 2027.
• Duration: Two weeks
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 1 September 2026 and close 31 March 2027.
• Programme: Two-week Hong Kong Summer Scheme in 2027.

• Who can apply: Students and graduates seeking a Hong Kong training contract.
• Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to begin a Hong Kong training contract by 2029, hold or expect a 2:1 degree or equivalent, speak Mandarin and English, and read and write Chinese.
• Academic requirements: A 2:1 degree or equivalent is required.
• Application process: Apply online, complete the two-week Summer Scheme and its training-contract assessment exercises, followed by motivation and partner interviews for successful candidates.
• Assessments: Group discussion Group presentation Written test Motivation interview Partner panel interview
• Progression: Potential progression to the Hong Kong Training Contract.
• Right to work: Hong Kong work eligibility applies.
• Disability support: RPC states that recruitment is inclusive and accessible. Candidates may request reasonable adjustments at any stage, and RPC will work with them to support a fair process.

United Kingdom - All About Law Digital Campus - 9 November 2026

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom

• Programme dates: 9 November 2026, virtual.
• Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

• Programme: 9 November 2026, virtual.

• Who can apply: Students, graduates and aspiring solicitors interested in legal careers and RPC.
• Application process: Use the organiser registration link provided on RPC’s official Meet Us page.

United Kingdom - Targetjobs Unlocking Your Potential in Law - 19 November 2026

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Application timing: Registration is available through the event organiser.
• Programme dates: 19 November 2026, RPC London office.
• Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

• Registration is available through the event organiser.
• Programme: 19 November 2026, RPC London office.

• Who can apply: Students, graduates and aspiring solicitors interested in legal careers and RPC.
• Application process: Use the organiser registration link provided on RPC’s official Meet Us page.

United Kingdom - Solicitor Apprenticeship

Type: Apprenticeship

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2026-09-01
• Closing date: 2027-01-25
• Application timing: Applications open 1 September 2026 and close 25 January 2027.
• Programme dates: Programme starts in September 2027.
• Duration: Six years
• Places: Not published
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 1 September 2026 and close 25 January 2027.
• Programme: Programme starts in September 2027.

• Who can apply: Year 13 students, school leavers and eligible non-law graduates.
• Eligibility: gcses: 5 at grade 4+ including Maths and English ucas points: 120
• Academic requirements: Five GCSEs at grade 4+ including Maths and English; minimum 120 UCAS points.
• Application process: Application Online assessment Assessment day Offer Online application RPC online early talent assessment Personalised feedback report In-person assessment day Offer
• Assessments: Behavioural exercises Cognitive exercises Motivational exercises Assessment-day exercises Meetings with partners, associates and trainees
• Progression: Solicitor qualification in England and Wales.
• Funding: RPC pays the apprenticeship training and assessment costs. all training and assessment costs: true
• Right to work: Applicants must already have the right to work for the apprenticeship duration.
• Disability support: RPC states that recruitment is inclusive and accessible. Candidates may request reasonable adjustments at any stage, and RPC will work with them to support a fair process.

United Kingdom - University of Law Networking Event

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom

• Application timing: Registration is available through the event page.
• Programme dates: 11 November 2026, University of Law, Temple Circus House, Temple Way, Bristol BS1 6HG.
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Registration is available through the event page.
• Programme: 11 November 2026, University of Law, Temple Circus House, Temple Way, Bristol BS1 6HG.

Upskill and connect

Type: Virtual Experience

• Application timing: Free registration is available at any time.
• Programme dates: Self-paced online legal experience.
• Duration: Self-paced
• Places: Open access
• Status: available

Published application and programme dates

• Free registration is available at any time.
• Programme: Self-paced online legal experience.

• Who can apply: School pupils, university students, graduates and career explorers.
• Application process: Registration Skills modules Mentor connection Register online Complete skills activities Connect with RPC mentors where available
• Progression: Skills development, CV support and RPC mentor connection.
• Disability support: RPC states that recruitment is inclusive and accessible. Candidates may request reasonable adjustments at any stage, and RPC will work with them to support a fair process.

Hong Kong - Hong Kong Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: Hong Kong: Hong Kong

• Closing date: 2027-01-31
• Application timing: Direct applications for the 2027 Hong Kong training contract close on 31 January 2027.
• Programme dates: Four six-month seats in Hong Kong.
• Duration: Two years
• Places: 2 per intake
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Direct applications for the 2027 Hong Kong training contract close on 31 January 2027.
• Programme: Four six-month seats in Hong Kong.

• Who can apply: Law students, non-law students and graduates.
• Eligibility: Penultimate-year law students, final-year non-law students and graduates may apply. Applicants need at least a 2:1 or equivalent, fluent Mandarin and English, and the ability to read and write Chinese.
• Academic requirements: At least a 2:1 or equivalent.
• Application process: Apply through the official RPC Hong Kong route. The assessment process includes exercises and interviews.
• Assessments: Motivation Written communication Commercial awareness Language capability
• Progression: Hong Kong solicitor qualification route.
• Right to work: Right to work in Hong Kong is required.
• Disability support: RPC states that recruitment is inclusive and accessible. Candidates may request reasonable adjustments at any stage, and RPC will work with them to support a fair process.

United Kingdom - Bristol Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

• Applications open: 2026-10-01
• Closing date: 2027-03-15 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications open 1 October 2026 and close 15 March 2027.
• Programme dates: The training contract commences in 2029.
• Duration: Two years
• Places: 2 per intake
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 1 October 2026 and close 15 March 2027.
• Programme: The training contract commences in 2029.

• Who can apply: Law and non-law students and graduates.
• Eligibility: Law students may apply in their penultimate or final year, non-law students in their final year, and graduates at any time.
• Application process: Online application form RPC online early talent assessment Personalised feedback report In-person assessment day if shortlisted Offer
• Assessments: Behavioural exercises Cognitive exercises Motivational exercises Assessment-day exercises Meetings with partners, associates and trainees
• Progression: Solicitor qualification in England and Wales.
• Funding: RPC funds the required PGDL, Masters in Legal Practice and SQE examinations and provides maintenance grants of up to £12,000.
• Right to work: RPC can provide Skilled Worker sponsorship after an eligible UK training-contract offer is accepted.
• Disability support: RPC states that recruitment is inclusive and accessible. Candidates may request reasonable adjustments at any stage, and RPC will work with them to support a fair process.

United Kingdom - UK Summer Schemes

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: London

• Applications open: 2026-10-01
• Closing date: 2027-01-11 Europe/London
• Application timing: Applications open 1 October 2026 and close 11 January 2027.
• Programme dates: 14 to 25 June 2027.
• Duration: Two weeks
• Places: Not published
• Status: open

Published application and programme dates

• Applications open 1 October 2026 and close 11 January 2027.
• Programme: 14 to 25 June 2027.
• Programme: 28 June to 9 July 2027.

• Who can apply: Law students in penultimate or final year; final-year non-law students; graduates.
• Eligibility: right to work: Full-time UK right to work for 35 hours per week required
• Application process: Online application form RPC online early talent assessment Personalised feedback report In-person assessment day if shortlisted Offer
• Assessments: Behavioural exercises Cognitive exercises Motivational exercises Assessment-day exercises Meetings with partners, associates and trainees
• Progression: RPC recruits the majority of London trainees through the Summer Scheme; successful candidates may receive a Training Contract starting two years later.
• Funding: The scheme pays £550 per week.
• Right to work: Full-time right to work in the UK is required for the Summer Scheme.
• Disability support: RPC states that recruitment is inclusive and accessible. Candidates may request reasonable adjustments at any stage, and RPC will work with them to support a fair process.