Apprenticeship with Fieldfisher – Register your interest for the 2026 ACE Scheme

Belfast - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 25001 - 30000

Posted on: 6 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Register your interest for an Apprenticeship at Fieldfisher in Belfast.

Our Apprentice Career Excellence scheme is in partnership with the highly regarded Belfast Metropolitan College. Successful candidates will join Fieldfisher in their chosen department whilst completing a Level 2 or Level 3 course which is specific to the team you will work in.

For further information and to watch videos from our current Apprentices on their experiences visit our website: usually recruit from February to May of each year with Apprentices joining in the past we have offered apprenticeships in Finance IT HR Marketing and Legal Support Services.

When applications go live in February 2026 you will receive an email inviting you to a video interview along with confirmation of which apprenticeship roles you can formally apply to.

What can we offer you

As part ofThe ACE Programmethe work you do will depend on the role you choose. Regardless of which team you work in as an ACE Apprentice you will receive:

Career Development: Exciting projects and guidance towards a career in professional services.
Supportive Environment:Gain experiences that support challenge and prepare you for success.
Impactful Culture:Join a collaborative culture where all contributions are significant.
Structured Programme:Rotate through sub-teams in your chosen department for maximum exposure and diverse experiences.
Inspiring Mentorship:Work with leaders who will guide nurture and inspire your achievements.
Community Engagement:Participate in clubs and networks including firm-funded activities and events with charity partners.

Candidates should have:

A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English IT and Maths grades 9-6 (A-C)
The ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Curiosity and flexibility
An eagerness to learn
Drive and determination for a career in professional services
A good understanding of our firm and our values
Problem-solving skills
A can do attitude
Excellent interpersonal skills

Recruitment process (subject to change)

Online application form and CV submission (Applications Open Monday 2nd February 2026)
Video Interview
Assessment Centre in our offices

Inclusiveness & Diversity

If you would like to discuss any adjustments to the application process please contact the Early Careers Team. We have designed our application process to be rigorous yet fair. We review applications on a rolling basis so we would encourage an early submission if possible. As with all application processes there are several stages but our dedicated Early Careers Team will be on hand throughout the entire process to give you all the support you need.

Please be aware that the use of AI tools during our recruitment process is not permitted.

Inclusion is not exclusive:

If all our differences are highlighted no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher all our rich diversity is celebrated.

We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine at the interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.

For accessibility information on our London office visit: Accessing Fieldfisher Belfast Hub Fieldfisher

If you have any circumstances that may affect your application we encourage you to contact the Early Careers team as soon as possible so we can offer appropriate support.

The Company

We are not a UK firm with offices in Europe. We are a European law firm at our core. While our HQ is London we are spreading across addition to UK China and Silicon Valley we have offices in Austria Belgium France Germany Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Poland and Spain.

With 1800 people across 28 offices across 14 countries you might expect an impersonal office culture but you will find a homely family feel even in the largest offices.

Quality on both sides
Across all our offices and jurisdictions are market-leading practices in corporate/M&A finance real estate energy and natural resources technology and life sciences.

We count as clients large corporations including major technology firms pharmaceutical and life sciences companies energy suppliers infrastructure companies global banks and financial institutions.

We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. Applications will be considered on merit and the applicants suitability to meet the requirements of the role.

Testimonials

The Graduate Legal Professional Scheme at Fieldfisher is an amazing way for any graduate to dip their toes into the practical legal world and launch their career. The rotation of seats means you gain a vast array of experience and the Civil Litigation training with the University of Law helps to bridge the gap between finishing your studies and entering the world of work. The work is hands on and you really are made to feel like part of the departmental team. Throughout the program you are thoroughly supported by both the Belfast team and an individual supervisor depending on your seat. The larger intake of graduates also means you have a readymade group of peers who are in the same position as you and that additional support network is invaluable. This scheme is a must-apply for any budding legal mind!

Fieldfisher instantly stood out to me when researching apprenticeships I had investigated their values and what they do as well as reviews that had been given from former employees all of which were very positive. The recruitment process and assessment centre were planned well and overall it was a smooth organised process.

Since joining my role as an HR Apprentice within Fieldfisher I have developed many new skills and qualities. These vary from increase in confidence team working skills time management and communication. The ACE scheme is a great way to learn about your desired interest as well as putting newly gained knowledge into practice. I have been extremely welcomed by anyone I have come across within my role and have developed a great working relationship with my team. I have had the opportunity to sit in on meetings and complete relevant tasks that give me a wider knowledge of my role and Fieldfisher as a whole. Within my HR Apprenticeship I get to rotate seats every 6 months all of which allow me to see HR from a different perspective.

Fieldfisher offer various schemes and activities to be involved in which is a great way of getting to know new people and fellow apprentices. These include things like the Hive charity events social events and team activities for specific occasions.

I joined Fieldfisher 6 months ago through the ACE Apprentice program and I can already say working here has granted me many opportunities to learn develop and grow in a professional working environment. Everyone I have worked at the firm has been welcoming and friendly but most of all they are very knowledgeable in their fields whilst being open to share their vast experience.

During my day-to-day at Fieldfisher as an apprentice in the IT department I am given the opportunity to work collaborate and communicate with many different teams on various projects that help the firm in its operation. What I have also noticed during my time at Fieldfisher is that the firm is very open and keen to develop your skills and abilities I was offered the chance for a secondment to another team in IT which allowed me to improve in not just my technical ability but my communication teamwork and my capability to handle various projects at one time.

Overall I have massively enjoyed my time at the Firm so far and I am looking forward to continuing my career and personal development here.

Since starting as a Legal Support Services Apprentice with Fieldfisher in September 2023 I have thoroughly enjoyed all the opportunities I have been presented with. I have already picked up so many new skills from my first 6 months at the firm. Skills such as communication organisation adaptability and initiative. As I am a Legal Support Services Apprentice I have the privilege of being in both the Practice Administration Team and DPU (document production unit). This has been extremely beneficial for me as an apprentice as I have been able to gain knowledge and understanding of two different departments of the business which has both challenged and benefitted me massively to adapting to full time work.

After a gap year I came across the apprenticeship advertised on a job site and it instantly caught my eye as an earn while you learn apprenticeship scheme appealed to me a lot. I attended an assessment centre which was such a great opportunity to gain experience in a professional environment. The studying side of the apprenticeship fits in perfectly to my schedule and is ran excellently. I am given allocated study hours for when I have any assignment deadlines or exams coming up.

There is an extremely positive working atmosphere at the firm everyone is extremely pleasant and I am never afraid to approach anyone for support. I am constantly learning new skills every day which helps me progress and a fast rate.

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Register your interest for an Apprenticeship at Fieldfisher in Belfast.Our Apprentice Career Excellence scheme is in partnership with the highly regarded Belfast Metropolitan College. Successful candidates will join Fieldfisher in their chosen department whilst completing a Level 2 or Level 3 course...