The candidate must be committed to a legal career, come from an underrepresented background in the legal field, and have or be on track to achieve a 2:1 in any degree discipline.

The candidate will gain work experience, develop skills, and build networks at a top City Law firm during the Early Careers - Diversity Access Scheme in Birmingham.

Legal

United Kingdom

Birmingham

Cycle to Work scheme

Dental insurance*

Discounted gym memberships

Employee assistance programme 

Eye tests

Flu vaccination

Health cash plan*

Private medical insurance (incl. dependents)*

Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Flexible Working

Sick Pay

Large

Putting People First means colleagues, clients and communities at the forefront of all we do, wherever we are, whoever we are.

 Embracing ESG means we collectively recognise our role in leaving things better than we found them.

Collaboration as the catalyst for success, means it is up to all of us to do the right thing, at the right time in the right way.

Fieldfisher is an enterprising European law firm built around people. We have market-leading practices in our four key sectors of energy and natural resources, technology, financial services and life sciences. 

Fieldfisher helps clients keep pace with an unpredictable and continually evolving world, with a sector-diverse team of specialist dispute resolution lawyers on hand to assist with conflicts, whatever the size or subject matter.

Our network spans over 1,500 people across 25 international offices, all of which offer clients highly commercial, pragmatic advice. 

We are based in Belgium, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK and the US.

Fieldfisher was highly commended for its approach to legal services in the European FT Innovative Lawyers Awards 2019. 



Fieldfisher

<ul><li>We know that a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success as a firm. That means not just financial success, but success with our people feeling comfortable and valued in their roles</li><li>It also means success for our clients, knowing that there is a team of people capable of looking at their issues with a broad range of ideas and experiences.</li><li>This two-week programme is aimed at applicants from backgrounds that are underrepresented in the legal profession, who wish to pursue a career in law.</li></ul><p>Underrepresented students and&nbsp;graduate&nbsp;groups accessing the legal profession include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>Students from a minority ethnic community</li><li>LGBTQ+ students</li><li>Students with a disability</li><li>State educated students</li><li>Neuro-diverse students</li><li>First generation to attend university</li><li>Requirement for financial assistance, not available to you through any private means, in order to be able to continue your education</li></ul>

2:1 or higher

Currently Studying

We know that a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success as a firm. That means not just financial success, but success with our people feeling comfortable and valued in their rolesIt also means success for our clients, knowing that there is a team of people capable of looking at their issues with a broad range of ideas and experiences.This two-week programme is aimed at applicants from backgrounds that are underrepresented in the legal profession, who wish to pursue a career in law.Underrepresented students and graduate groups accessing the legal profession include, but are not limited to:Students from a minority ethnic communityLGBTQ+ studentsStudents with a disabilityState educated studentsNeuro-diverse studentsFirst generation to attend universityRequirement for financial assistance, not available to you through any private means, in order to be able to continue your education