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Freeths LLP

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Head Quarters
Nottingham
Locations
South
South West
North
North West
Midlands
Scotland
Firm Type
Regional
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At Freeths we are different. Our people are our greatest asset, driven by our brand values: bold, smart, together.

We are a leading full-service UK law firm, with 1,200 freethinking colleagues working together with ambition, expertise and integrity to make the future better for our people, planet, clients and communities. We are trusted by leading names such as Aldi, Tarmac, Experian and Lloyds Bank, as well as charities, universities and private individuals.

Responsible business is key for us and we are proud to be B Corporation certified. We’re among the Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For and consistently rank in the top tier of the Legal 500 and Chambers guides. We value difference and actively promote an inclusive culture.

Impressive growth, superb training programmes, excellent career opportunities with clear promotion pathways, market leading rewards, flexibility and freedom to flourish.

We deliver so much for so many the smartest talent and most selective clients choose Freeths.

Firm Statistics

Practice Areas

Corporate
Commercial
Property
Dispute Resolution
Banking & Finance
Employment & Pensions
Infastructure
Insolvency
IP
Tax
£

Average Trainee Salary

£33,000-£43,000
£

NQ Salary

£61,000 - £82,000

No. of Partners

177

No. of Lawyers

727

No. of Offices

13

Major UK Offices

LondonManchesterBirminghamBristolLiverpoolNottingham
 

Managing Partner

Kark Jansen

Available Opportunities

Firm Bespoke Opportunities - (Undergrad and Postgrad)

Direct Entry Insight Day

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SouthSouth EastSouth WestNorth
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Remuneration
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Deadline
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Location
London, Bristol, Nottingham
Apprenticeship Type
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Number of Places
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Application Opens
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Duration
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Start Date
01/04/2026
Aimed At
First year law students
*Remuneration
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Other Opportunities

Legal Placement

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SouthSouth EastSouth WestNorth
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Remuneration
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Deadline
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Location
London, Bristol, Nottingham
Apprenticeship Type
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Number of Places
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Application Opens
01/10/2025
Duration
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Start Date
06/07/2026
Aimed At
Penultimate year law students
*Remuneration
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Other Opportunities

Legal Graduate Programme

Region
SouthSouth West
£
Remuneration
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Deadline
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Location
London, Bristol, Nottingham
Apprenticeship Type
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Number of Places
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Application Opens
01/10/2025
Duration
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Start Date
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Aimed At
Final year law students, Non-law graduates will need to have completed the PGDL before applying
*Remuneration
The firm will make a significant contribution to PGDL fees for candidates who successfully secure a Training Contract on the Legal Graduate Programme.

Key Info

There is no typical Freeths candidate – we have a diverse mixture of bright, stand-out trainees from law and non-law backgrounds. You can join us fresh from graduating, or after doing your LPC or GDL. We pick our trainees and graduates based on their talent rather than the name of their university.

Take a look at our graduate brochure.

Learn more about our Flexible graduate programmes.

You can see what our graduates say about us at our website.

No of Trainees / Yr
71
Average Retention Rates
80%
Location
London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, Nottingham
Degree class
We have no degress class requirements.
A levels
We have no minimum requirements.
IB
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Other Specific Academic Requirements
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LPC/SQE | PGDL Provider
Ulaw
Assessment Process
  • Application Form
  • Graduate Recruitment Interview
  • Partner Interview
  • Written Exercise
  • Role Play
Vacation Scheme Requirement?
No (not a requirement of TC application)
Number of Seats
4
Compulsory Seats
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Compulsory Seats - Additional comments
We have no compulsory seats.
Secondment Seats
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Overseas Seats
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Sponsorship - LPC/SQE
Yes
Sponsorship - PGDL
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Sponsorship - Allowance
Yes
Sponsorship - Comments
Freeths will refund PGDL costs once formal training is secured.
No of Vacation Schemes / Yr
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Average % of Vacation Schemers who secure a Training Contract
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Location
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Degree class
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A levels
We have no minimum requirements.
IB
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Other Specific Academic Requirements
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Training Contract Interview included?
Yes
Training Contract Interview included? Additional comments
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Assessment Process
  • Application Form
  • Graduate Recruitment Interview
  • Partner Interview
  • Written Exercise
  • Role Play
Number of Open Days
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Location
Bristol, Nottingham, Sheffield, Oxford, Leicester
Degree class
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A levels
We have no minimum requirements.
IB
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Other Specific Academic Requirements
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Assessment Process
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Find out more about our Apprenticeship opportunities at our website.

No of Apprenticeships
14
Location
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GCSEs
5 GCSE's, including Mathematics and English, at grade 5/6.
A Levels
We have no minimum requirements.
IB
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Other Specific Academic Requirements
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Assessment Process
  • Application Form
  • Graduate Recruitment Interview
  • Partner Interview
  • Written Exercise
  • Role Play
Partner Law School
  • Damar
  • CILEx Law School
  • Nottingham College

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