Vacancysoft & APSCo Legal Sector Trends Report | April 2026
Legal hiring across England and Wales is set to gain momentum in 2026, with growth building on the previous year’s recovery.
Demand is forecast to increase by 13.7%, up from 9.8% between 2024 and 2025, indicating a more active hiring environment. Both law firms and corporate legal teams are responding to sustained workloads, although the pace of expansion remains measured rather than aggressive.