Trainee Solicitor / Solicitor Apprenticeship FAQs

With offices across Lincolnshire, including Lincoln, Grimsby and Hull, we fully support solicitor apprenticeships programmes. Read below to find out more.

Trainee Solicitor / Solicitor Apprenticeship FAQs

Work Placements

Do I have to do the Work Placement in a specific office?

We will work with you to find the office most suitable for your Work Placement. It is unlikely that you will need to attend other offices during the Work Placement.

Will I be paid for attending the Work Placement?

This will depend on a number of factors including length of placement and performance at interview. Generally, if the placement is for more than 2 weeks, you will be paid.

When do you run the Work Placements?

We run these throughout the year working around school, college and university holidays (March / April, Summer and December)

Will I experience different areas during the Work Placement?

We try to accommodate your wishes however, this is dependent on capacity and business needs.

What type of work will I do during the Work Placement?

There will be a mix of tasks including administrative, shadowing, research and drafting.

What do you want to see from me if I am given a Work Placement?

We want people with a “can-do” attitude who will fit in with our staff and clients. Focus and ambition are important but so is humility and a degree of understanding that you are coming into a busy work environment.

Can I still come for a Work Placement if I am not ready to start a Training Contract / Apprenticeship?

Absolutely. We have a number of people who come for a Work Placement during the second or third years of their undergraduate degrees.

Training Contracts

Do you offer Time to Count?

Yes, where appropriate.

Will I get a say in which seats I do?

You will. We try to accommodate your wishes when looking at seats, but business needs will also be a consideration as will your willingness to travel to other Bridge McFarland offices to ensure appropriate supervision can be provided.

Will I get a say in which office I work out of?

For the most part, you will be encouraged to work at the office most local/convenient for you. The only exceptions will be business needs or a wish to experience a specialism not offered at your local office.