We are not just looking for Trainee Solicitors, but future Solicitors and Partners. Therefore, we look to retain our Trainee Solicitors, including those following the SQE route, upon qualification where possible.
We provide our Trainee Solicitors with a varied and hands-on training in a supportive environment, ensuring that their legal knowledge, confidence and skills develop as they complete each of their seats.
Each Trainee is assigned to a specific partner who is responsible for their supervision and acts as their mentor.
The Training Contract is usually split into separate seats of approximately 6 to 12 months in a mix of the following teams:
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate/Commercial
- Commercial Property
- Property litigation
- Real Estate Finance
In addition to the practical experience gained in each seat, our Trainee Solicitors will sit the external Professional Skills Courses (PSC) to meet the requirements of the SRA for trainee solicitors; and attend internal and external training.
Process
We invite applications from candidates seeking to join out trainee programme in June / July each year to commence the period of recognised training in March the following year. We accept applications from both internal and external candidates. Internal candidates will have worked for us in the role of Paralegal for a period of at least 6 months. Our selection process is robust, and includes detailed written assessments, interviews, and a role play.
We recruit Trainee Solicitors per year dependent on our capacity for training and the needs of the business. Acceptance onto the trainee solcitor programme does not guarantee the offer of a qualified role upon qualification.
We will also consider candidates wishing to follow the SQE route, supporting those successful through the SQE2 process with guaranteed qualifying work experience, study leave for exams and support for the exams themselves. Candidates who wish to follow this route will follow the same application process as those seeking as Training Contract and will be expected to complete the two-year programme prior to being considered for employment in a qualified role.
Who should apply?
We welcome applications from candidates who have gained a 2:1, or higher, degree classification and who have completed either the LPC, SQE1 or appropriate vocational training.
The application process for the 2026 intake has now closed.
Applications for the 2027 intake will open later in the year, and further details will be announced here in due course.