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Official page published by Macfarlanes, retrieved 16 September 2026 and coded into 5 governed signals.
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Macfarlanes' current official Early Careers FAQs state that about half of its trainees studied a non-law subject.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceYes. About half of our Trainees studied a non-law subject.
London · Early careers (all programmes) · Academic degree requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-286 (macfarlanes.com) · source record
Macfarlanes' current official Early Careers FAQs state that it usually looks for applicants to have secured, or be on course to secure, a 2:1 degree or equivalent.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe have no minimum A-level requirements but usually look for applicants to have: secured, or be on course to secure, a 2:1 degree (or equivalent qualification)
London · Early careers (all programmes) · University grade requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-286 (macfarlanes.com) · source record
Macfarlanes' current official Early Careers FAQs state that applicants unsuccessful at application stage can apply again.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceYes. If you are unsuccessful at the application stage you can apply again.
London · Early careers (all programmes) · Application limits · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-286 (macfarlanes.com) · source record
Macfarlanes' current official Early Careers FAQs state that participants in its First Year Insight Scheme and Vacation Scheme must have the right to work in the UK.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceFor our First Year Insight Scheme and Vacation Scheme, participants must have the right to work in the UK. International students on a student visa may participate only if the programme dates fall entirely outside their university's official term time. For our Training Programme, visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
London · First Year Insight Scheme and Vacation Scheme · Eligibility · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-286 (macfarlanes.com) · source record
Macfarlanes' current official Early Careers FAQs ask applicants with extenuating circumstances to explain these in their application.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceIf you have extenuating circumstances, please explain these in your application.
London · Early careers (all programmes) · Selection stages · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-286 (macfarlanes.com) · source record
Cite this object
Who Gets In? (Elite Careers Strategy), source record SRC-286, retrieved 16 September 2026, https://www.accessecs.com/who-gets-in/sources/SRC-286/
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