{"id":13456,"date":"2025-10-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/?post_type=profiles&#038;p=13456"},"modified":"2025-10-14T06:39:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T06:39:29","slug":"farrer-co","status":"publish","type":"profiles","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/profiles\/farrer-co\/","title":{"rendered":"Farrer &amp; Co"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","jurisdictions":[],"countries":[],"cities":[],"firms_companies":[],"universities_colleges":[],"lex_survey_questions":[],"publications":[798],"tc_location":[],"class_list":["post-13456","profiles","type-profiles","status-publish","hentry","publications-future-lawyers-2025-26"],"acf":[],"featured_image_urls":{},"appp_media":null,"appp":{"post_list":{"below_title":"<div class=\"lex-profile-list-intro\"><div class=\"letterhead\">\n            \n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"styled\">Farrer &amp; Co<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<img class=\"firm-logo\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Untitled-1-3-e1758782567817.gif\" alt=\"Farrer &amp; Co law firm logo\" \/>\n\t<meta class=\"swiftype\" name=\"image\" data-type=\"enum\" content=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Untitled-1-3-e1758782567817.gif\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"contact-box\">\n<div class=\"address contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-building\"><\/i> 66 Lincoln\u2019s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3LH<\/div><div class=\"web contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-globe\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-website\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.farrer.co.uk\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/div><div class=\"email contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-email\" href=\"mailto: graduaterecruitment@farrer.co.uk?subject=Enquiry via lex100.com\">E-mail firm<\/a><\/div><div class=\"phone contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-phone\"><\/i> 020 3375 7000<\/div><div class=\"linkedin contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-linkedin\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/farrer-&amp;-co\/mycompany\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/div><div class=\"instagram contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-instagram\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-instagram\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farrer_co\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"badges\"><i class='fa fa-trophy' aria-hidden='true'><\/i> Farrer &amp; Co is a The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Winner in 1 category: <a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-would-you-rate-your-firms-work-from-home-or-hybrid-working-policy\/' target='_blank'> Work from home<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"apply-buttons\">\n<div class=\"grad_web\"><button class=\"grad-rec\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-grad-site\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farrer.co.uk\/careers\/early-careers\/\">Visit Graduate Recruitment Site<\/a><\/button><\/div><div class=\"apply_link\"><button class=\"apply-now\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-apply-link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apply4law.com\/Farrer\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n                    \n        <\/div><span class=\"profile-link\">View Profile<\/span><\/div>"},"post_detail":{"below_title":"<div class=\"letterhead\"><div class=\"letterhead\">\n            \n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"styled\">Farrer &amp; Co<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<img class=\"firm-logo\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Untitled-1-3-e1758782567817.gif\" alt=\"Farrer &amp; Co law firm logo\" \/>\n\t<meta class=\"swiftype\" name=\"image\" data-type=\"enum\" content=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Untitled-1-3-e1758782567817.gif\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"contact-box\">\n<div class=\"address contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-building\"><\/i> 66 Lincoln\u2019s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3LH<\/div><div class=\"web contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-globe\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-website\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.farrer.co.uk\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/div><div class=\"email contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-email\" href=\"mailto: graduaterecruitment@farrer.co.uk?subject=Enquiry via lex100.com\">E-mail firm<\/a><\/div><div class=\"phone contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-phone\"><\/i> 020 3375 7000<\/div><div class=\"linkedin contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-linkedin\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/farrer-&amp;-co\/mycompany\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/div><div class=\"instagram contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-instagram\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-instagram\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farrer_co\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"badges\"><i class='fa fa-trophy' aria-hidden='true'><\/i> Farrer &amp; Co is a The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Winner in 1 category: <a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/how-would-you-rate-your-firms-work-from-home-or-hybrid-working-policy\/' target='_blank'> Work from home<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"apply-buttons\">\n<div class=\"grad_web\"><button class=\"grad-rec\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-grad-site\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farrer.co.uk\/careers\/early-careers\/\">Visit Graduate Recruitment Site<\/a><\/button><\/div><div class=\"apply_link\"><button class=\"apply-now\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-apply-link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apply4law.com\/Farrer\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n                    \n        <\/div><\/div><div class=\"survey-scores\"><h2 style=\"color: #111;\">Trainee Feedback<\/h2>\r\n<ul style=\"list-type:none; color: #111;\">\r\n<li style=\"width:67.8%\">67.8<span class=\"score-title\">Satisfaction<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:70.1%\">70.1<span class=\"score-title\">Work quality<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:53.8%\">53.8<span class=\"score-title\">Client contact<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:67.8%\">67.8<span class=\"score-title\">Quality of client contact<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:74.8%\">74.8<span class=\"score-title\">Work\/life<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:51.4%\">51.4<span class=\"score-title\">Social life<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:%\">70.1<span class=\"score-title\">Vac. Scheme<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:60.8%\">60.8<span class=\"score-title\">Confidence<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:70.1%\">70.1<span class=\"score-title\">Remuneration<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:65.5%\">65.5<span class=\"score-title\">Inclusiveness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:86.5%\">86.5<span class=\"score-title\">Approachability<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"profile-content-1\"> \n<article id=\"post-13456\" class=\"post-13456 profiles type-profiles status-publish hentry publications-future-lawyers-2025-26\">\n\t\n\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<div class=\"survey-results tab-listing\">  \n   \n        \n<h2>Survey Results - Trainee feedback on <span class=\"highlight-firm\">Farrer &amp; Co<\/span><\/h2>\n\n           <style>\n#chartdiv {\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 800px;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n            \n  <!-- Resources -->\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.amcharts.com\/lib\/4\/core.js\"><\/script>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.amcharts.com\/lib\/4\/charts.js\"><\/script>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.amcharts.com\/lib\/4\/themes\/animated.js\"><\/script>\n            \n<!-- HTML -->\n<div id=\"chartdiv\"><\/div>\n        \n<!-- Chart code -->\n<script>\n\/\/ Themes begin\nam4core.useTheme(am4themes_animated);\n\/\/ Themes end\n\n\/\/ Create chart instance\nvar chart = am4core.create(\"chartdiv\", am4charts.XYChart3D);\n\n\/\/ Add data\nchart.data = [{\n  \"question\": \"Satisfaction\",\n  \"result\": \"67.8\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How would you rate your overall job satisfaction?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Expectations\",\n  \"result\": \"\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How far has the firm lived up to your expectations?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Work quality\",\n  \"result\": \"70.1\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How would you rate the quality of work you are given?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Client contact\",\n  \"result\": \"53.8\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How would you rate your amount of client contact?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Work\/life\",\n  \"result\": \"74.8\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How happy are you with your work\/life balance?\" \n},{\n  \"question\": \"Social life\",\n  \"result\": \"51.4\",\n  \"explanation\": \"How good is your firm\u2019s social life?\" \n},\n\n\n\n{\n  \"question\": \"Vac. 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Sometimes, as a trainee, you have no idea whether you&#8217;re doing a good job or not so it&#8217;s lovely when you&#8217;re given lovely feedback!\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>Worst moment?<\/strong> \u2018File trawling\u2019, \u2018there was one unexpected 9pm finish, but luckily I didn&#8217;t have plans that evening!\u2019<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                \n               \n      <h2 class=\"tab-listing\" id=\"verdict\">The Lex 100 verdict on <span class=\"highlight-firm\">Farrer &amp; Co<\/span><\/h2>\n       \n        \n      \n             \n        <p>    \n\t<p>Farrer &amp; Co draws trainees for its \u201cfriendly culture and approach to work\u201d, \u201cmixture of commercial with private client\/family work\u201d, and strong reputation across several sectors. Many recruits join having previously worked at the firm as paralegals or via vacation schemes, with one noting that \u201cI was really struck by how genuinely nice everyone seemed to be\u201d and recalling a casual conversation with a senior partner that would have been unlikely at larger City firms. Trainees appreciate the firm\u2019s history, its size, and the breadth of practice areas, alongside a perceived emphasis on work-life balance. The training experience at Farrer &amp; Co is often contrasted with larger commercial firms. Trainees highlight a \u201cmuch better work-life balance\u201d and a more personalised experience, stating \u201cwe aren\u2019t just numbers.\u201d With a six-seat system spanning a breadth of practice areas, trainees benefit from early ownership of matters, including \u201cfirst drafts of settlement agreements, pre-action correspondence, settlement agreements and leases\/licences\u201d. One trainee observed that such responsibility at their level \u201cis very rare for larger firms.\u201d The smaller cohort encourages a supportive and approachable environment, with supervision described as \u201cmuch more tailored and individual\u201d. The people at Farrer &amp; Co are consistently praised. Trainees report that \u201ceveryone is consistently welcoming and generous with their time\u201d, and the firm\u2019s culture is \u201cfriendly and welcoming.\u201d While pay is comparatively lower and work-life balance can vary between departments, trainees note that the firm is actively addressing diversity issues and improving inclusion. Memorable moments include \u201csettlement of a matter I mostly had charge of\u201d, attending hearings, and receiving positive feedback from supervisors on work quality. Minor low points include occasional late finishes and routine administrative tasks like file trawling. Work-from-home arrangements are described as \u201cfair\u201d, with a two-day minimum office expectation helping trainees integrate socially while maintaining flexibility. Pro bono and CSR opportunities are strong and expanding, with initiatives such as the Mary Ward Legal Clinic, London Legal Walk, and Christmas Raffle actively supported by trainees. For those seeking a smaller, approachable firm that offers early responsibility, supportive supervision, and a broad, varied training contract, Farrer &amp; Co provides an engaging and rewarding experience.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n        \n             \n                \n        \t\t<p>        \n              \n\n\n           \n        \n         \t\t \n\t\t <h2 id=\"ditl\">A day in the life of... Megan McCaffrey, Solicitor Apprentice <\/h2>\n\t\t <p><img height=\"200\" width=\"200\" alt=\"Megan McCaffrey, Farrer &amp; Co\" class=\"ditl-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Untitled-1-9-e1760423943931.gif\"\/>\t\t <p><strong>Departments to date:<\/strong> Departments to date: Information technology (IT); Human resources (ED&amp;I); Marketing &amp; BD; Risk and Finance; Family (current) <\/p>         \n\t\t \t\t <p><strong>University: <\/strong>\n\t\t \t\t University of Law\t\t \t\t <\/p>\n\t\t         \n\t\t <p><strong>Degree:<\/strong> LLB<\/p>    <\/p>  \n\t\t <p><p><strong>9.15am<\/strong>: I arrive at the office and head to my desk to begin the day. I start by reviewing my emails to check for anything urgent and flag tasks that need prioritising. I then update my to-do list to reflect my tasks for the day and any upcoming deadlines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9.30am<\/strong>: I spend the morning preparing papers for counsel ahead of a con with counsel next week in preparation for a hearing. This includes collating key documents, ensuring all the required correspondence is included and updating the index. Preparing bundles for counsel or court is a great opportunity to become familiar with the facts of the case and family law documents. I liaise with the relevant fee earner, who reviews the papers and following their review, I make any necessary updates and finalise the papers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>11.30am<\/strong>: I have a weekly catch up with my supervisor to discuss my workload, any queries or concerns and to check in generally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12.00pm<\/strong>: I spend some time drafting correspondence which could be a letter or email to the client, or court. Drafting correspondence is a great way to develop my legal writing skills and understand how to communicate legal issues clearly and concisely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.00pm<\/strong>: I often head to lunch with other solicitor apprentices or occasionally we have a family team-specific training session with lunch, where a speaker will talk to the team about an area of family law. A recent session was led by a barrister, discussing the differences between a non-marriage and a void marriage, referring to recent case law. I have had great opportunities to expand my knowledge of family law during my seat and apply this understanding to my work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.00pm<\/strong>: I attend a client meeting alongside a partner and take a detailed attendance note. This can be virtual or in-person. The meeting may involve discussing the client&#8217;s circumstances and advising on next steps in their divorce, relating to financial or children proceedings. I later type up the attendance note and circulate it to the partner, ensuring it\u2019s filed correctly on the case file to refer back to and aid future advice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.00pm<\/strong>: I often assist with reviewing and collating documents received from the other side or the client. For example, compiling an exhibit to a witness statement or analysing bank statements to prepare questions for the questionnaire of the other party&#8217;s financial disclosure. This may involve identifying key information, flagging areas that require further action or clarification and presenting documents or findings in a digestible format. This process is important for case progression and helps me to build an understanding of the timelines of a family law matter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6.30pm<\/strong>: I finish for the day, ensuring my time recording is complete and accurate, with the necessary narratives included. I then make a list of any tasks to complete the following day.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t \n        \n                <h2 id=\"about\">About the firm<\/h2>\n        <p><p><strong>Introductory paragraph about the firm:<\/strong> Farrer &amp; Co is synonymous with the highest quality legal advice and service.<\/p>\n<p>We advise individuals, families, businesses, financial services, educational and not-for-profit organisations on every aspect of the law, wherever the need arises. From our offices in London we work with trusted professionals around the world to deliver a seamless international service.<\/p>\n<p>Our clients present us with complex and varied challenges. Whether that\u2019s a complicated family trust issue, a multinational corporate transaction, or an emerging threat to their reputation, they need clear thinkers who can advise on the best solutions, fast thinkers when speed is of the essence and agile thinkers who can produce a fresh approach to get the job done. That\u2019s why they choose us. Our clients value our in-depth knowledge, technical excellence and diversity of disciplines. But what really binds our long-standing relationships with them is our approach: pragmatic, plain speaking and always steadfast in our values, which we hold dear: values which mean we gain our clients\u2019 trust, always strive to do the right thing, and aim for the best results for them. Superb client service sits at the heart of everything we do. We are modern lawyers with timeless values.<\/p>\n<p><strong>List of clients:<\/strong> Shinfield Studios; British Airline Pilots\u2019 Association; Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management; the British Library; PGA European Tour; The Manchester Grammar School; The Football Association; Motability; BMJ Publishing Group; Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>List of deals\/cases in which the firm has been recently involved:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Private Wealth highlights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Defending Indian businessman Dr B R Shetty in respect of multi-billion-dollar fraud claims in various jurisdictions. This is one of the largest fraud claims currently before the Courts arising out of the collapse of NMC Group in 2020, at the time a FTSE 100 listed plc and the largest provider of healthcare in the Middle East.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Securing a landmark Family Court ruling resulting in a \u00a3230.78m settlement (third largest in English legal history) and recognition that sustained coercive behaviour can undermine a person\u2019s ability to enter freely into an agreement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Businesses highlights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acting for the owners and operators of the Prince Charles Cinema (central London\u2019s only remaining independent cinema which is much loved by the industry and film buffs alike) in its bid to retain the lease of the cinema. There has been significant social media engagement in the cinema\u2019s fight with several high-profile members of the film industry expressing their support via an online petition. The matter is currently the subject of court proceedings.<\/li>\n<li>Advised on the \u00a3250m refinancing of Shinfield Studios, delivering multidisciplinary support to the incoming lender across property, construction, planning, and finance, and helping to complete the complex transaction on an accelerated timeline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Financial Institutions highlights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advised Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management in the UK and Crown Dependencies (CGWM) on its acquisition of the chartered, independent financial planning firm Cantab Asset Management Ltd.<\/li>\n<li>Advised the members of WHEB Asset Management LLP on its acquisition by Foresight Group Holdings Limited, a leading investment manager headquartered in London, with operations across the UK, Europe and Australia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not-for-profit highlights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advising the British Library in relation to its St Pancras development, which involves the disposal of the 2.8-acre St Pancras development site for commercial investment and the construction of gallery facilities and a public realm for The British Library.<\/li>\n<li>Advising on two of the most high-profile \u2018export-stop\u2019 sales of the year: the acquisition by the Ashmolean Museum of a rare 15th century work by Fra Angelico (we acted for the Museum); and the sale of Sir Ernest Shackleton\u2019s polar medal (we acted for the agent on behalf of the Seller).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Education highlights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advised a school in relation to a long-running, complex and contentious employment matter involving disciplinary and safeguarding allegations made against a teacher.<\/li>\n<li>Advised a number of schools and Education providers on their international brand extension, including activities in China, Thailand, Monaco, Vietnam and Abu Dhabi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Senior partner:<\/strong> Jeremy Gordon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who we are: <\/strong>Farrer &amp; Co is a leading modern law firm with a distinguished history of providing expert legal advice to a diverse range of clients, both UK and international.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we do:<\/strong> We advise individuals, families, businesses, financial services, educational and not-for profit organisations on every aspect of the law, wherever the need arises. From our offices in London we work with trusted professionals around the world to deliver a seamless international service.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we&#8217;re looking for in a trainee: <\/strong>Being a good lawyer requires much more than excellent academic ability. When selecting our future lawyers, we look for ambition, commercial awareness, discretion, clear and agile thinkers, open-minded individuals, resilience and analytical ability. Our requirement is a high 2:1 in any degree subject and strong A-level or equivalent qualifications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll do:<\/strong> The trainee will experience six seats across the firm, handling \u2018real\u2019 work with early responsibility, and an excellent legal and skills-based training programme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perks : <\/strong>Flexible benefits scheme, sporting teams\/clubs, season ticket loan, 25 days\u2019 holiday, group income protection, group life assurance, company doctor, subsidised yoga\/pilates, subsidised gym membership, pension scheme, private medical insurance after one year, wellperson checks.<\/p>\n<\/p>         \n              \n      <h2 class=\"tab-listing\" id=\"other\">Diversity and Inclusion<\/h2>\n\t  \n      <div id=\"diversity\"><p><strong>Percentage of female associates: <\/strong>68%<\/p>\n<p><strong>Percentage of female partners: <\/strong>47%<\/p>\n<p><strong>Percentage of BAME associates: <\/strong>15%<\/p>\n<p><strong>Percentage of BAME partners: <\/strong>5%<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n       <h2 class=\"tab-listing\" id=\"other\">Pro Bono<\/h2>\n\t  \n      <div id=\"probono\"><\/div>\n            \n      <h2 class=\"tab-listing\" id=\"other\">Trainee Welfare<\/h2>\n\t  \n      <div id=\"welfare\"><\/div>           \n            \n              \n       \n                 \n        \t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-## --><\/div><div class=\"profile-content-2\">   \r\n\r\n<div id=\"profile-contents\">\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">Contents<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"contents\">\r\n<li><a href=\"#verdict\">The verdict<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#ditl\">A day in the life of...<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#about\">About us<\/a><\/li>  <li><a href=\"#diversity\">Diversity and Inclusion<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#probono\">Pro Bono<\/a><\/li>      <li><a href=\"#welfare\">Trainee Welfare<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#facts\">Facts and figures<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\r\n        \r\n<\/div> \r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"application-process\">\r\n \r\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">Application process for Farrer &amp; Co<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>How : <\/strong>Online via the website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s involved in TC application: <\/strong>First round: proofreading task. Second round: written task and virtual interview. Final round: research task and in-person interview. More information on our site.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>What\u2019s involved in vac scheme application: <\/strong>First round: proofreading task. Final round: Virtual assessment day including group task and written exercise. More information on our site.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Person in charge of recruitment<\/strong> : Rebecca Reese, Senior Graduate and Solicitor Apprentice Manager.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> By 27 March 2026 \r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n <div id=\"vacation-schemes\">\r\n  \r\n <h2 class=\"widget-title\">Vacation schemes at Farrer &amp; Co<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Spring:<\/strong> 7 April - 17 April 2026 (apply by 2 January 2026)<\/p>\r\n  <p><strong>First Summer:<\/strong> 15 June - 26 June 2026  (apply by 2 January 2026)<\/p>\r\n  <p><strong>Second Summer:<\/strong> 29 June - 10 July 2026 (apply by 2 January 2026)<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    \r\n<div id=\"salary\"> \r\n \r\n  <h2 class=\"widget-title\">Salary at Farrer &amp; Co<\/h2>\r\n  <p><strong>First year salary:<\/strong> \u00a348,500<\/p>  <p><strong>Second year salary:<\/strong> \u00a351,500<\/p>  <p><strong>Newly qualified salary:<\/strong> \u00a389,000<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n <div id=\"facts-figures\">\r\n \r\n  <h2 id=\"facts\" class=\"widget-title\">Facts and figures<\/h2>\r\n  <p><p><strong>Total partners:<\/strong> 101<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other fee-earners:<\/strong> 239<\/p>\n<p><strong>Total trainees:<\/strong> 23<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trainee places available for 2028 :<\/strong> 8<\/p>\n<p><strong>Applications received pa:<\/strong> 1100<\/p>\n<p><strong>Percentage interviewed:<\/strong> 8%<\/p>\n<p><strong>Turnover of the firm in 2024: <\/strong>\u00a3101,262,676<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n  \r\n<\/div>\r\n \r\n      \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!--\t  \r\n\r\n    \r\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">If  were a fictional character it would be\u2026<\/h2>\r\n        \t\t\r\n<br><\/br>\r\n<br><\/br> -->\r\n\r\n   \r\n\r\n<div id=\"videos\">\r\n\r\n       \r\n\r\n        \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><iframe src=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"auto\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" style=\"position: absolute;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><iframe src=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"auto\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" style=\"position: absolute;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><iframe src=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"auto\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" style=\"position: absolute;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- <div id=\"twitter-feed\">\r\n<a class=\"twitter-timeline\" data-height=\"550\" data-theme=\"light\" href=\"\"><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\r\n<\/div>  -->\r\n\r\n\r\n  \r\n\r\n\t\r\n<\/div>"}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/profiles\/13456","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/profiles"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/profiles"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13456"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"jurisdictions","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/jurisdictions?post=13456"},{"taxonomy":"countries","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/countries?post=13456"},{"taxonomy":"cities","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cities?post=13456"},{"taxonomy":"firms_companies","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/firms_companies?post=13456"},{"taxonomy":"universities_colleges","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/universities_colleges?post=13456"},{"taxonomy":"lex_survey_questions","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lex_survey_questions?post=13456"},{"taxonomy":"publications","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/publications?post=13456"},{"taxonomy":"tc_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tc_location?post=13456"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}