Institution evidence record Official sources
7 dated facts (signals) from 2 official source records, observed 16 September 2026. An evidence record lists what the register holds for one institution; it is not a dossier and it does not describe a complete selection process.
Markets recorded: London. Categories: Academic degree requirement; University grade requirement; Application limits; Degree timing; Eligibility; Selection stages.
LimitThe signals below are what Macfarlanes published on the observation dates, coded one programme, market and date at a time. They do not establish hidden screening criteria, university weighting, acceptance odds or a universal process across offices.
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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 Vacation Scheme page states that applications are welcomed from all degree disciplines.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceYou don't need to be studying law - we welcome applications from all degree disciplines and backgrounds.
London · Vacation Scheme · Academic degree requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-287 (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 Vacation Scheme page states that eligibility covers penultimate- and final-year undergraduates, graduates and postgraduates.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcepenultimate-year and final-year undergraduate students; and graduates and postgraduate students.
London · Vacation Scheme · Degree timing · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-287 (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), Macfarlanes selection evidence record, revised 27 September 2026, https://whogetsin.com/institutions/macfarlanes
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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 Vacation Scheme page states that applications are welcomed from all degree disciplines.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceYou don't need to be studying law - we welcome applications from all degree disciplines and backgrounds.
London · Vacation Scheme · Academic degree requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-287 (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 Vacation Scheme page states that eligibility covers penultimate- and final-year undergraduates, graduates and postgraduates.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcepenultimate-year and final-year undergraduate students; and graduates and postgraduate students.
London · Vacation Scheme · Degree timing · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-287 (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
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