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RPC

International law firm with strong insurance, disputes and corporate/commercial practices.

London, United KingdomUK rank #35Official website (opens in new tab)

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Head office London, United Kingdom
Locations 8 office records
Practice areas 3 listed

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Student opportunities

Opportunities

Vacation schemes, training contracts, apprenticeships, insight programmes, work experience and other application routes.

United Kingdom - Claims Handler Apprenticeship

Type: Apprenticeship

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

  • Closing date: 2026-02-27
  • Application timing: Applications closed on 27 February 2026; the next exact window has not been published.
  • Programme dates: June or September 2026 start.
  • Duration: 18 months
  • Places: Not published
  • Status: closed

Published application and programme dates

  • Applications closed on 27 February 2026; the next exact window has not been published.
  • Programme: June or September 2026 start.
  • Who can apply: Candidates interested in insurance claims handling.
  • Application process: Application Assessment Offer Application through the published RPC/BPP route
  • Progression: Level 3 Claims Handler apprenticeship.
  • Right to work: Right-to-work requirements apply.
  • 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.
View United Kingdom - Claims Handler Apprenticeship official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

United Kingdom - Bristol Solicitor Apprenticeship Insight Event

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

  • Programme dates: Future dates are published individually.
  • Duration: One day or event-specific
  • Places: Not published
  • Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

  • Programme: Future dates are published individually.
  • Who can apply: Prospective solicitor-apprenticeship applicants.
  • Application process: Registration Event place Register through the official RPC event page
  • Progression: Better-informed future application.
  • 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.
View United Kingdom - Bristol Solicitor Apprenticeship Insight Event official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

United Kingdom - London Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: London

  • Applications open: 2026-03-30
  • Closing date: 2026-06-22
  • Programme dates: Successful candidates start two years after assessment.
  • Duration: Two years
  • Places: 13 per intake
  • Status: closed

Published application and programme dates

  • Applications open 2026-03-30; Close 2026-06-22
  • Programme: Successful candidates start two years after assessment.
  • Who can apply: Law and non-law students and graduates.
  • 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: PGDL where required, Masters in Legal Practice, SQE examinations and maintenance grants up to £12,000. course fees: true maintenance up to gbp: 12000 sqe exams: true
  • Right to work: UK immigration requirements apply. skilled worker: Available after accepting an eligible UK Training Contract offer
  • 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.
View United Kingdom - London Training Contract official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

Work simulation

Type: Virtual Experience

  • Programme dates: Open continuously online.
  • Duration: Self-paced
  • Places: Open access
  • Status: available

Published application and programme dates

  • Programme: Open continuously online.
  • Who can apply: School pupils, university students, graduates and career explorers.
  • Application process: Registration Four modules Register online Complete four 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.
View Work simulation official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

United Kingdom - Solicitor Apprenticeship

Type: Apprenticeship

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

  • Closing date: 2026-01-26
  • Application timing: Applications closed on 26 January 2026; the next exact window has not been published.
  • Programme dates: Successful apprentices start in September 2026; exact day not published.
  • Duration: Six years
  • Places: Not published
  • Status: closed

Published application and programme dates

  • Applications closed on 26 January 2026; the next exact window has not been published.
  • Programme: Successful apprentices start in September 2026; exact day not published.
  • 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.
View United Kingdom - Solicitor Apprenticeship official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

United Kingdom - London Insight Event

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom: London

  • Programme dates: Future dates are published individually.
  • Duration: One day or event-specific
  • Places: Not published
  • Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

  • Programme: Future dates are published individually.
  • Who can apply: Prospective trainee applicants.
  • Application process: Registration Event place Register through the official RPC event page
  • Progression: Better-informed future application.
  • 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.
View United Kingdom - London Insight Event official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

Hong Kong - Hong Kong Summer Scheme

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: Hong Kong: Hong Kong

  • Closing date: 2026-03-31
  • Application timing: Applications closed on 31 March 2026; the next exact window has not been published.
  • Programme dates: Applicants were required to be eligible to start a training contract by 2028; scheme dates were not published on the checked page.
  • Duration: Two weeks
  • Places: Not published
  • Status: closed

Published application and programme dates

  • Applications closed on 31 March 2026; the next exact window has not been published.
  • Programme: Applicants were required to be eligible to start a training contract by 2028; scheme dates were not published on the checked page.
  • Who can apply: Applicants eligible to start a Training Contract by 2028.
  • Eligibility: languages: Fluent Mandarin and English; ability to read and write Chinese
  • Academic requirements: At least a 2:1 degree or equivalent.
  • Application process: Application Summer Scheme Group discussion Group presentation Written test Motivation interview Partner panel interview Online application Two-week Summer Scheme Training Contract assessment exercises Motivation interview Partner panel interview
  • 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.
View Hong Kong - Hong Kong Summer Scheme official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

United Kingdom - Solicitor Apprenticeship

Type: Apprenticeship

Location: United Kingdom: London

  • Application timing: The next London application window has not been published.
  • Programme dates: RPC states that its next London solicitor-apprenticeship intake starts in September 2027; exact day not published.
  • Duration: Six years
  • Places: Not published
  • Status: upcoming

Published application and programme dates

  • The next London application window has not been published.
  • Programme: RPC states that its next London solicitor-apprenticeship intake starts in September 2027; exact day not published.
  • 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.
View United Kingdom - Solicitor Apprenticeship official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

United Kingdom - Business services apprenticeships

Type: Apprenticeship

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol, London

  • Programme dates: Current vacancies vary by team and training partner.
  • Duration: Programme-specific
  • Places: Not published
  • Status: variable

Published application and programme dates

  • Programme: Current vacancies vary by team and training partner.
  • Who can apply: Candidates interested in business-services careers.
  • Application process: Vacancy-specific Apply through the live RPC vacancy or named training-partner route
  • Right to work: Role-specific right-to-work requirements apply.
  • 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.
View United Kingdom - Business services apprenticeships official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

Upskill and connect

Type: Virtual Experience

  • Programme dates: Open continuously online.
  • Duration: Self-paced
  • Places: Open access
  • Status: available

Published application and programme dates

  • Programme: Open continuously online.
  • 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.
View Upskill and connect official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

United Kingdom - Bristol Insight Event

Type: Open Day / Event

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

  • Programme dates: Future dates are published individually.
  • Duration: One day or event-specific
  • Places: Not published
  • Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

  • Programme: Future dates are published individually.
  • Who can apply: Prospective Bristol applicants.
  • Application process: Registration Event place Register through the official RPC event page
  • Progression: Better-informed future application.
  • 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.
View United Kingdom - Bristol Insight Event official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

Hong Kong - Hong Kong Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: Hong Kong: Hong Kong

  • Closing date: 2026-01-31
  • Application timing: Applications closed on 31 January 2026; the next exact window has not been published.
  • Programme dates: 2027 training-contract route; exact start date not published.
  • Duration: Two years
  • Places: 2 per intake
  • Status: closed

Published application and programme dates

  • Applications closed on 31 January 2026; the next exact window has not been published.
  • Programme: 2027 training-contract route; exact start date not published.
  • Who can apply: Law students, non-law students and graduates.
  • Eligibility: languages: Fluent Mandarin and English; ability to read and write Chinese
  • Academic requirements: At least a 2:1 or equivalent.
  • Application process: Application review Assessment exercises Interviews Offer Online application Hong Kong assessment process Offer
  • 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.
View Hong Kong - Hong Kong Training Contract official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

United Kingdom - Bristol Training Contract

Type: Training Contract

Location: United Kingdom: Bristol

  • Closing date: 2026-03-16
  • Application timing: Applications closed on 16 March 2026; the next exact window has not been published.
  • Programme dates: Future intake year is not stated on the checked page.
  • Duration: Two years
  • Places: 2 per intake
  • Status: closed

Published application and programme dates

  • Applications closed on 16 March 2026; the next exact window has not been published.
  • Programme: Future intake year is not stated on the checked page.
  • Who can apply: Law and non-law students and graduates.
  • 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: PGDL where required, Masters in Legal Practice, SQE examinations and maintenance grants up to £12,000. course fees: true maintenance up to gbp: 12000 sqe exams: true
  • Right to work: UK immigration requirements apply. skilled worker: Available after accepting an eligible UK Training Contract offer
  • 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.
View United Kingdom - Bristol Training Contract official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

United Kingdom - UK Summer Schemes

Type: Vacation Scheme

Location: United Kingdom: London

  • Closing date: 2026-01-12
  • Application timing: Applications closed on 12 January 2026; the next exact window has not been published.
  • Programme dates: 15–26 June 2026 and 29 June–10 July 2026.
  • Duration: Two weeks
  • Places: Not published
  • Status: closed

Published application and programme dates

  • Applications closed on 12 January 2026; the next exact window has not been published.
  • Programme: 15–26 June 2026 and 29 June–10 July 2026.
  • 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.
  • 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.
View United Kingdom - UK Summer Schemes official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

United Kingdom - First Year Workshop

Type: Insight Programme

Location: United Kingdom

  • Programme dates: Future dates are published individually.
  • Duration: One day or event-specific
  • Places: Not published
  • Status: unknown

Published application and programme dates

  • Programme: Future dates are published individually.
  • Who can apply: First-year university students.
  • Application process: Registration Event place Register through the official RPC event page
  • Progression: Better-informed future application.
  • 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.
View United Kingdom - First Year Workshop official opportunity page (opens in new tab)

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.

Areas of work

Practice areas

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Corporate & Commercial

Disputes

Insurance

Historic core practice

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.

Trainee Solicitor

Two-year training contract across London and Bristol, plus Hong Kong/Singapore secondment opportunities

Solicitor Advocate

Confirmed via a named individual with Higher Rights of Audience

Associate

Partner

Managing Partner

Access and inclusion

EDI

Recruitment adjustments, disability support, disability-specific programmes, mentoring, networks, partnerships and wider inclusion work.

Community and legal access

Pro bono

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Firm research

Firm highlights

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