Job Description

About us
Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 70 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business.


About the role
The Summer Vacation Scheme is run over the dates below, and the successful candidates will attend one of the four weeks. The scheme consists of a five-day voluntary work placement from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We offer participants 100 for the week to cover travel and any amenity costs. If you need further help to attend, we have a diversity fund accessible to individuals with socioeconomic challenges.


The dates for the Scheme are:


Week 1-

21st July - 25th July 2025

Week 2 -

28th July - 1st August 2025

Week 3 -

4th August - 8th August 2025

Week 4 -

11th August - 15th August 2025

Students

must

be available for

one

of these weeks. You must be available for the entire five-day week, as we cannot offer alternative dates.



The placement is a unique opportunity to get insight into how a successful specialist Personal Injury law firm works and gain excellent practical experience.
We get you involved


The placement will be a full office-based experience to make sure you get the most out of the opportunity.


You will get stuck into genuine case tasks, while also having a more in depth project to work on through your placement.


We will also endeavour to give each applicant the chance to attend court or a hearing with our advocacy department.


Finally all attendees will have a session with our Emerging Talent Team, who will give an advice session on applications and interviews.
We set you up to succeed


You will have your very own Trainee Mentor for the week. They will look after you and support you with guidance and advice on tasks etc.


They will also be happy to answer any questions you may have about what it is really like in a busy Personal Injury law firm.
We deliver on progression


We are so proud of the progression at Express Solicitors. Anyone who secures a place on the Vacation Scheme and obtains positive feedback from their attendance, will automatically bypass the first stage of our recruitment process for our Graduate Scheme.

Raoul Curtis

Previous Vacation Scheme Attendee

I highly recommend the Vacation Scheme to anyone considering a legal career! It's an opportunity to gain practical insight, understand the bigger picture, and confirm whether this path is right for you. For me, it was a confirmation that law is the career I want to pursue."

Iman Qadus

Previous Vacation Scheme Attendee

I would recommend the scheme to anyone interested in gaining practical experience in a fast-paced legal environment. You'll get real experience with the type of work the firm handles, build useful skills, and get a sense of whether this kind of law firm is right for you."

Ruby Munro

Previous Vacation Scheme Attendee

I found the work incredibly interesting. I found everybody I interacted with at the firm to be supportive and the culture at the firm was one of the main reasons why I was so keen to apply for the graduate scheme.

What are we looking for?


We are looking at candidates from an LLB, GDL, SQE & LPC background who have a genuine interest in Personal Injury work.


Closing Date for applications is

18th May 2025.

We rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all.



The Summer Vacation Scheme is open to students in their second & third year of their LLB, GDL, SQE or LPC equivalent. Applicants who demonstrate a definitive interest in Personal Injury through their application will be at an added advantage.

Chris Tottey

Previous Vacation Scheme Attendee

A vacation scheme can be a real game-changer, it's a behind the scenes look at how a law firm works and the work that they complete. I got to shadow solicitors, review real cases and observe how work is done with clients. I also completed training sessions and got hands-on experience that helped me improve my skills and build connections within the industry. It's a great way to see if work in civil litigation and personal injury work is right for you."

Megan Rowbotham

Previous Vacation Scheme Attendee

I completed the vacation scheme in July 2023. The scheme allowed me to experience what life would be like as a personal injury lawyer and gain an insight into working at Express.

Grace Kelly

Previous Vacation Scheme Attendee

I would advise anyone who is serious in pursuing a career in law to apply for Express's vacation scheme because it truly gives you hands on legal experience and affords you the opportunity to understand whether Express is the right firm for you.

Where are we?


South Court,

1 Sharston Road,

Manchester,

M22 4SN
Recruitment Process
If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to complete a video interview; if you pass this stage, you will then be invited to a face-to-face interview, which will take place over MS Teams.


Short-listed candidates will be invited to complete a Video interview, including technical questions about PI law, on

22nd May 2025.

Video interviews must be submitted by

25th May 2025.

Video Interview will be reviewed by

11th June 2025

, and candidate will be informed if they have made it to the next stage, that week.


Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams from

16th June - 20th June 2025.

Candidates will be notified of the final outcome by 27th June 2025.

Need more info?


Anna Burns, our Emerging Talent Administrator, is happy to answer any questions you may have, about what Express Solicitors can offer you.


0161 904 4660
Recruitment@expresssolicitors.co.uk