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Application deadline of 30th June 2025SQE routeThe new route for becoming a solicitor involves sitting two sets of exams, SQE1 and SQE2 and undertaking a two year period of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE).When joining us via this route, we would expect you to already have SQE1 by the time of your start date, and any previous QWE registered and approved.&nbsp; We will fund the SQE2 exam as a part of your offer.This programme is usually recruited for two years in advance of commencement, with applications for our 2027 intake now open. The deadline for applications is 30th June 2025.For more information on this route, please contact Kate Sowerby, or to apply, please send your CV and covering letter.Alternatively, you can apply for any of our Paralegal positions and after 12 months of service, you can make an internal application for SQE funding through our internal Legal Career Development Policy.&nbsp; This funding is granted where there is a business need for an NQ solicitor in the department and both SQE1 and SQE2 exams are paid for by us. An interest-free loan is on offer to fund the preparation courses too.LPC routeWe provide the two year Solicitor Training Contract route for those graduates who have their Legal Practice Certificate (LPC).&nbsp; This route is only available to candidates who have already completed or are in the process of completing their LPC.&nbsp; The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) route has replaced this for new students.You will usually have four six month seats and we always try to match these seats with your personal career interests, either commercial or private client, or both for those who’ve not yet decided.During the two year period you will undertake the Professional Skills Course (PSC) at Northumbria University which will be funded as a part of your offer.This programme is usually recruited for two years in advance of commencement, with applications for our 2027 intake now open. The deadline for applications is 30th June 2025.For more information on this route, please contact Kate Sowerby, or to apply, please send us your CV and covering letter.For more information, click Apply.

Training Contract - 2027 - Burnetts

Application deadline: 31 July 2025Our commitment to each of our trainee solicitors is an investment in the future growth of our firmWe are proud to be lawcareers.net award winners for the “Medium Regional Law Firm – Best Trainer” based on positive feedback provided by our trainees.&nbsp;We only accept a small number of trainees each year.&nbsp; This allows us to ensure in-depth and personalised coaching and training.&nbsp; Quite often, as a trainee, you will work in the same room as a Partner or experienced Associate solicitor which has proved to enhance a trainee’s learning and development experience.We run a ‘buddy’ programme for all trainees.&nbsp;In the lead-up to joining the firm and during your training contract, there is direct contact with either one of our second-year trainees or a newly qualified solicitor.&nbsp;Your ‘buddy’ is a great source of information and support both before and during your training contract.What to expect as a traineeOnce you join the firm, we are committed to providing stimulating work and rewarding experiences.&nbsp; You will be given early responsibility, work on live matters, undertake meaningful tasks, and be a valued member of the Taylor Walton team from the off.&nbsp; With our three office locations, you will not only have the chance to experience up to four different practice areas, you may also work in different offices. This is a great way to get to know everyone in the firm and to really experience all that Taylor Walton, as a busy and successful law firm, has to offer your career.We are committed to helping our trainees develop skills beyond giving legal advice so that you develop as a rounded practitioner.&nbsp; Trainees are encouraged and supported to acquire business development confidence through a young professionals networking scheme and skills development training.&nbsp;Our trainees and newly qualified solicitors, along with other firm volunteers, are driving members of our Charity Champions fundraising and volunteering events.Your career beyond your training contractOur retention rate of trainees into newly qualified positions with the firm is exceptionally high.&nbsp;We see the training contract as the potential start of your long-term career with us and as part of the future success of the firm.In recruiting our trainees, we look beyond the training contract itself and see each individual as a part of the future success of the firm.Financial SupportWe appreciate that the route to qualification can be costly, so to help ease the financial pressure on you, we offer part-sponsorship towards the cost of the LPC or SQE.Apply for a training contractWe set high standards for our lawyers and set equally high expectations when recruiting.&nbsp; We invite applications from candidates who have a strong academic track record (minimum 2.1 degree; non-law degrees are welcome), those with a real enthusiasm for our practice areas and specifically joining Taylor Walton, those who demonstrate commercial awareness, a client-centric approach and have an aptitude for new business.Impact of the SQEWe welcome applications from those who intend to complete the LPC or SQE.&nbsp; You may only start a training contract with us once you have successfully passed the LPC, or passed both SQE 1 and 2, or have taken SQE 2 (awaiting results).&nbsp; We have a proven track record of developing trainees into rounded, highly accomplished and newly qualified solicitors.&nbsp; Our two-year structured training contract is designed to give you a wide, challenging and skills-based training opportunity under the supervision of trained Partners and lawyers.&nbsp; For these reasons, we do not accept any other qualifying work experience – all applicants are expected to complete a full two year training contract to be considered for a newly qualified position on qualification after our training contract programme.Occasionally, we have opportunities to join us straight from school as a Solicitor Apprentice, Paralegal or CILEx Apprentice.&nbsp; When opportunities arise, they will be advertised under Current Opportunities.We also offer a Summer Placement in 2025 and the application deadline for this is 31/03/2025.Our summer placement is a fantastic opportunity to experience work in the firm as a student trainee solicitor.&nbsp;The structured placement takes place for two weeks in July each year.&nbsp;The placement is designed for those in their penultimate year of their Law degree or those looking to secure a training contract commencing at our next intake.&nbsp;We aim to offer you the opportunity to experience work in both a commercial department and one of our private client departments.&nbsp;If successful in your application, you can expect to be involved in research tasks, attend client meetings and court, practice drafting skills and work alongside experienced fee earners on genuine client matters. We provide excellent opportunities to enhance your team working skills by working with fellow summer students on a case study considering issues facing the legal market.&nbsp;You will also meet Partners and Associates, hear about their journey into law and their professional career highlights, as well as work closely and socialise with our trainee solicitors.

Training Contract (2027) & vacation scheme (2025) - Taylor Walton

Application deadline 31 July 20252026 Training Contract – Trainee Solicitor – SQE or LPC routeAs a leading local law firm, HK Law offer a wide variety of career opportunities for skilled professionals, as well as openings for those who are seeking to embark upon a career in Law. As such, we recognise the importance and responsibility of contributing to the next generation of Solicitors by providing excellent training and support – and in return, our Trainees provide a very valuable resource to our Firm.We look for individuals who not only possess strong skills and a positive attitude, but those whose ideals align with our Values. We believe this enables us to offer a fantastic client experience, and a great place to work.We take pride in offering excellent training and guidance. You will have the opportunity to work within a variety of departments across the firm (usually in 6-month blocks), gaining exposure to both contentious and non-contentious areas of law, and will receive the relevant and necessary support through coaching and mentoring, as well as both in-house and external training.You will enjoy learning from and working alongside some highly skilled and experienced lawyers who are well regarded in their field of expertise. And, once you have completed your training, you will be able to apply to stay with the firm. We have a great track record of retaining many of our trainees who have gone on to enjoy long and fruitful careers with us.Candidate Eligibility<ul><li>You must have completed a degree (in any field) or be able to verify predicted results</li><li>We look for individuals who have effective communication skills, a pleasant disposition, and an excellent work ethic, as well as strong academic skills and relevant qualifications.</li><li>Ties to the region are advantageous but not a pre-requisite.</li><li>You will need to be a driver with a clean licence and regular access to a car (due to a number of our offices not being easily accessible via public transport)</li><li>We prefer to see applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to their chosen profession through relevant work experience and/or special projects.</li><li>Candidates must be prepared to undertake a wide range of tasks and go the extra mile in preparation and recognition of the fact that this is a profession that is going to require an incredibly high degree of dedication, tenacity, flexibility and hard work.</li></ul>What we Offer:In return for your hard work and commitment, you will enjoy excellent training and a great benefits package, including a competitive salary, up to 33.5 days holiday, Pension Contributions, Life Assurance, an Employee Health Cash Plan, Free eye test and flu jabs, social events and more. You can also join an informal social group at HK Law who organise regular meetups and gatherings outside of work.You’ll be working in a friendly environment where you will be recognised and valued for your individual contribution. HK Law is an extremely well-regarded Firm that has produced some excellent Solicitors, and you will get an opportunity to work alongside these individuals throughout the training. We provide the chance to experience multiple disciplines, all with the ongoing support in your professional skills development that is crucial to your success.We have a unique and transparent career pathway through to Partnership to those promising lawyers who are results driven and able to demonstrate the appropriate skills and competencies.Routes/ Length of ContractWe can offer several lengths of contract, to meet the 24 months qualifying Work experience criteria, depending on what stage you are at in your studies. For those needing to study towards SQE 1/ SQE 2, we allow for one day per week to study. &nbsp;Please note that Training Contracts are normally only offered on a full-time basis.<ul><li>24 month contract – If you have passed your LPC or SQE 1 and 2 by start date</li><li>27 month contract – If you have passed SQE 1 but wish to study for SQE 2</li><li>30 month contract – If you seek to study towards SQE 1 and SQE 2 (must have undergraduate degree)</li><li>The cost of the SQE 1 and SQE 2 exams are funded by the firm.</li><li>The firm do not fund SQE 1 &amp; SQE 2 Preparation courses but are able to provide a loan to support you with the upfront cost for this.</li></ul>The Process:<ul><li>Once you have sent your CV and Covering email, your application will be assessed by our HR Manager, and Training Principal.</li><li>If your application is shortlisted, we will contact you and ask you to complete our full application process, including a few initial questions, a Personality Profile, a Declaration form and a Case Study.</li><li>This application process is designed to give you not only an opportunity to sell yourself, but also a flavour of what working for us might be like, and also provides us an opportunity to see your work first hand.</li><li>If you are successful at this stage, then we will invite you to a face-to-face interview between the dates given above. This will be held with 2 Partners of the Firm as well as the HR Manager and will usually comprise of a competency-based interview and a 10-minute presentation held at one of our offices.</li><li>We aim to provide feedback to our candidates as soon as possible after interview, but we ensure the outcome is provided to you within 21 days. If we are offering you the role, we will then confirm the details of the offer including start date, first seat details, and anything we need from you beforehand. If you are unsuccessful, we will provide you with as much detailed and constructive feedback as possible, to best enable you to prepare for future interviews.</li></ul>Dates for Your Diary:<ul><li>Application deadline for 2026 intake: 31 July 2025</li><li>Interview Period for 2026 Intake: During September 2025&nbsp; (exact dates to be confirmed to shortlisted candidates)</li><li>Outcome from interview provided by: 21 October 2025</li><li>Start Dates for 2026 Intake: April 2026 and October 2026 entries</li></ul>

Training Contract - 2026 - HK Law

Application deadline 31 July 2025Applications for 2027 are OPENGosschalks has an extremely successful graduate training programme. No fewer than 28 of our current team of lawyers began life at Gosschalks as a trainee, 16 of whom are now partners. With the firm growing year on year, we’re always looking for future solicitors, partners and leaders to join us. As the firm continues to expand we are intending to recruit 3 new trainee solicitors to start in September 2027.Our initial selection criteria requires applicants to have achieved at least three A to C grades at A-Level or equivalent and to have achieved or be predicted at least a 2:1 in their degree. In exceptional circumstances and for applicants who have come late to the law, we will consider applicants whose grades do not meet the criteria.We currently offer two routes to qualify as a solicitor, the LPC route or the SQE route. If you are unsure which route to follow, Richard Taylor the firm’s Training Principal answers some frequently asked questions in his Blog - see our website via Apply.Any offer of a training contract if following the traditional LPC route will be conditional on you passing all heads of the Legal Practice Course prior to 1st September 2027*.&nbsp; If you have chosen to follow the SQE route, you must pass SQE1 before your Qualifying Work Experience can commence.&nbsp; It is expected that you will complete your 2 years Qualifying Work Experience with us.&nbsp; Any previous work experience would only be accepted at our discretion*. * Please note: Our Period of Recognised Training is for a 2 year fixed period whether training with us to qualify through the LPC or the SQE route.If you are still hungry for more information at this stage, take a look at our handy guide to life at Gosschalks as a Trainee Solicitor to give you a greater insight into the opportunities that Gosschalks has in store for the right people.We plan to conduct interviews in September 2025.Please note: Gosschalks subscribes to the Voluntary Code to Good Practice in the Recruitment of Trainee Solicitors. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please get in touch.

Training Contract - 2027 - Gosschalks

Our next vacancy for a training contract is September 2026.&nbsp;The deadline for applications is 31st July 2025.&nbsp;We are a niche family law firm and we do not recommend you apply unless you wish to have a career in family law.We offer a two year training contract at Dawson Cornwell which will comprise a seat in matrimonial law and a seat in international children law.A large number of our trainee solicitors are taken on as assistants in the firm after qualification. Even if they are not, they have the advantage of having acquired significantly more experience in family law than trainees in other high profile firms.Our trainees are encouraged to think about how they might develop their own client base after qualification and are supported in this.Our minimum requirements A 2.1 degree (not necessarily law); and A family law elective as part of the degree or Legal Practice Course; and Computer literacy Fluency in a second language is an advantage, though not a requirement.You are required to have passed both your GDL and LPC or both SQE1 and SQE2 before the proposed start date of the training contract. &nbsp;We regret we do not provide funding for the course fees.We evaluate and shortlist all applications after the deadline for submission has passed so please do not expect to hear from us before then, other than an acknowledgment. Those shortlisted will be invited to attend an interview, followed by a second interview, if successful.Click apply for more details and how to apply

Training Contract - September 2026 - Dawson Cornwell

Application deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleWe are currently recruiting for training contracts commencing in September 2027.&nbsp;Only completed training contract applications will be accepted.Successful applicants will typically have a minimum “BBB” or equivalent at A level and a 2:1 or above degree.&nbsp;Applicants will typically have completed the LPC /SQE before they take up their position with us.&nbsp;Please bear this in mind when applying.&nbsp;No preference is given to any particular degree subject.&nbsp;Applicants of all ages are encouraged to apply.OverviewIf you are reading this you are probably considering applying to George Green LLP for a training contract. &nbsp;Hopefully this short note will give you a brief insight into what life is like at the firm….both professionally and socially.So what will you be doing on a daily basis? &nbsp;&nbsp;One of the good things about training with a firm this size is that you are exposed to a wide variety of work, from drafting wills and LPAs to assisting with the due diligence on a multi-million-pound transaction.No matter what you are doing you are always made to feel like a valued member of the team.&nbsp; Given the size of the firm you will find that everyone knows each other and there will always be someone available to help if you are unsure of anything. &nbsp;You will, of course, be required to take an appropriate amount of responsibility for the work you do from an early stage and you will also be expected to be able to cope with a variety of problems as and when they arise.&nbsp; You certainly won’t be spoon-fed but, equally, you won’t be left to feel like you’re drowning. &nbsp;One of our key values is “friendly” and that is the most mentioned word staff use when it comes to appraisals and this very much underpins how we look after our trainees.The firm offers a broad range of services which allows trainees to gain experience in a variety of different practice areas.&nbsp; Whilst trainees generally complete four six-month seats, the firm is willing to be flexible if you have shown an interest in a particular field.&nbsp; You can usually spend your final seat in the department you wish to qualify into with a view to hitting the ground running.What are the clients like?&nbsp; Due to the location of firm, it counts numerous owner-managed businesses amongst its clients, many of whom are still heavily involved in manufacturing; however, the reputation of the firm also attracts more high-profile, “blue chip” clients.&nbsp; You will be expected to engage with clients from an early stage and start developing long-term relationships that can be built on throughout your career.Trainees are encouraged to build contacts with other professionals from the outset and will be given invaluable opportunities to attend a variety of networking events.&nbsp; In the past, some of our trainees have been actively involved in the Birmingham Trainee Solicitor Society, the Wolverhampton Junior Lawyers Division and Future Alliance for the Black Country and have continued to reap the benefits of the contacts they have made following qualification.In terms of career progression, the firm is very keen to retain its trainees upon qualification.&nbsp; For those of you with aspirations for partnership, you should note that two of our most recently appointed partners started with us as trainees just 9 and 8 years ago respectively demonstrating how we are committed to fast tracking our home-grown talent!Trainees are also encouraged to get involved with the firm’s social committee which is responsible for organising the Christmas and summer parties as well as day trips, fundraising events and after-work socials.&nbsp; Each year we nominate a charity to support throughout the year and there are numerous opportunities for staff to become involved in a wide range of fun filled activities from cake sales to mountain&nbsp; hikes!Our approach throughout the Firm is open and approachable, friendly as we say above.&nbsp; Our Chief Executive is wedded to a non-hierarchical structure which promotes active management of career progression and, vitally, wellbeing.&nbsp; We coach and mentor everyone top to bottom with a view to everyone having every opportunity to be the best that they can be.&nbsp; David takes a keen interest in all trainees growth and development with a view to helping them make an informed choice as to where they would like to specialise on qualification.&nbsp; As David says, “whilst we do of course focus on caring for clients, vitally, we also prioritise caring for each other”.

Training Contract - 2027 - George Green Solicitors

Deadline 31 July 2025We offer a training contract that encourages a hands-on approach from the outset, encouraging individuality and drawing on previous experiences.We offer our trainees responsibility, exposure to the firm’s business and clients, and a tailored training contract to ensure you are well prepared and equipped for life as a fully-rounded solicitor. All of our trainees are encouraged to handle their own caseload under the supervision of a Partner.Our training contract is divided into four seats lasting six months in each chosen department. Seats are offered in Commercial and/or Residential Property, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Company Commercial, Family and Childcare Law and Wills and Probate. We also offer the opportunity to do a seat in our London office.We pride ourselves on recruiting trainees who have something different to offer. If you feel you have done something different and have an appreciated level of individuality, we would like to hear from you.We also like our trainees to have some experience in the law, whether this is by way of a vacation placement or other pro bono or work experience. Language skills are also welcome.Why Choose a Career With Us?Making the choice to join our Team will provide you with opportunities to work with market leading professionals and clients across a range of industry sectors such as property, litigation and private client.We are committed to ensuring that you have the opportunity to grow your client skills early in your career, by providing you with access to clients in each part of the business you train within. This may include attending client meetings, participating in tenders and managing your own caseloads.As a trainee you will work across a number of different parts of our business and we encourage and invite ideas on new ways of working so, as a business, we can constantly improve.The support network you build internally and externally with colleagues and clients is critical to how you learn and develop and we encourage you to build and maintain these relationships throughout a career with us, working together as one team.Training and ProspectsWe consider trainee solicitors to be part of our professional team and fundamental to the future progress of the firm. Initiative is expected and rewarded, and subject to ability, trainees will be entrusted with responsibility.On appointment you will be attached to a Partner, and during training will spend six months in each of four different departments, thus gaining a wide variety of legal experience. You will work closely with the Partner and are encouraged to assume responsibility for clients’ matters at an early stage.Your salary will be reviewed every six months through the training period and our trainees are entitled to 21 days paid holiday a year in addition to public holidays. Additional benefits include participation in the firm’s pension, death in service and healthcare schemes.Although we make no formal commitment at the outset – nor ask for one – we encourage proven trainees to remain with us after training. We regard our trainees as the main source for our solicitors, and, indeed, future Partners. Many of our present Associates, Principal Associates and Partners trained with the firm.Who Should Apply?We hold interviews for prospective trainees 24 months in advance of employment. Applicants for training contracts should bear this in mind when choosing which year to apply for.First interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams with the HR Team. Second interviews will be with the Head of HR and three partners and will consist of a formal interview and presentation exercises.Click on Apply for more details.

Training Contract - Sept 2026 - Nockolds

Application deadline: 31 July 2025We are now accepting applications for September 2027.We recruit one or two trainee solicitors each year. Our standards of training are recognised as being of the highest calibre and we are proud that at the end of their time with us, our trainees go on to become skilled and highly capable qualified solicitors.We do not believe in engaging several trainees and then cherry picking the best at the end of their time with us. We look to recruit the right people from the outset, with a view to them enjoying a long and fulfilling career with us.We consider that trainee solicitors are the future of our firm - which is proven by the fact that many of our partners and senior lawyers trained at Rollits.What will you do?You will be based in the Hull office, but may be required to spend time at York.We expect trainee solicitors to become a valuable member of the Rollits team from day one. Trainees at Rollits learn by doing, by being involved, and by taking responsibility. Our Qualifying Work Experience is split into four seats, each of six months. You will gain experience in company and commercial, dispute resolution and property, and may also have the opportunity of spending time in our private capital department.You will also be expected to join in with the firm's many and varied business development activities.What will we do?We will provide you with work experience incorporating real work, client contact and top quality experience, and support you during this key stage in your career.Trainees always sit with a qualified lawyer, sometimes a partner, who will supervise you on a day to day basis. In each seat you will be assigned a trainee supervisor who will ensure that things run smoothly for you, and who will keep the training principal fully informed of your progress. We also assign a training "buddy" to first year trainees, who are usually newly qualified lawyers who have recently experienced the demands of the training contract and can offer you informal support and advice.You will be subject to informal progress reviews on a regular basis, and by more formal appraisals twice in each seat.Continuing professional development (including the professional skills course) is provided for you through internal and external seminars and workshops.Who do we want?Students will need to be able to begin a period of Qualifying Work Experience in September 2027 having completed (and passed) a law degree and LPC or academic non-law degree, GDL, LPC or SQE1 and SQE2 by that date.&nbsp; &nbsp;We are looking for candidates with the equivalent of three grade Bs at A level, and if you have not already done so, you must be on track to obtain a 2:1 or above in your degree.You must have good written and oral communications skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;We value commercial awareness, and the ability to demonstrate commitment to Rollits and its business region.&nbsp;&nbsp;Above all we are looking for candidates with the right attitude and who are motivated and enthusiastic about a career in the law.How to applyPlease complete the on-line application form and submit it with a covering letter and CV to:Jill Hudson, Rollits LLP, Citadel House, 58 High Street, Hull HU1 1QEOr e-mail your application to her at: <a href="mailto:jill.hudson@rollits.com" target="_blank">moc.stillor@nosduh.llij</a>

Training Contract - September 2027 - Rollits

Deadline – 11:59pm on Sunday 22 JuneWe’re always looking for new talent and look forward to hearing from you.As an accredited Disability Confident employer and member of the Valuable 500, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. Disability inclusion is an integral part of our diversity and inclusion strategy, and supports our people strategy goal to attract, retain and maximize the potential of the best, diverse talent for the future.Our legal training contracts give you the opportunity to experience four six-month seats over two years. At least one seat must be in a contentious area. You may also have the chance to apply for a secondment at a client office or at another Eversheds Sutherland office in the UK or internationally.You won't simply be given a conventional development path: you’ll work closely with your supervisor to identify and build on your strengths - and we'll talk to you about how you see your future evolving. We recommend trying as many seats as possible but if there's one you really want to experience, we'll do our best to accommodate you.Once you qualify, you’ll be able to apply for any of the vacancies on offer. As you might expect, our aim is to retain every trainee on qualification.Project Rise - Part-time trainingEversheds Sutherland have committed to joining an initiative that offers all successful candidates the opportunity to train on a part-time basis. Project Rise (Law Society initiative) provides a more accessible route to qualification for individuals who cannot train full-time due to disability, caring responsibilities or other notable reasons.For those who are interested in part-time training, please discuss any requests for part-time working with the Emerging Talent team at any point during the recruitment process or at offer stage.SMART commitmentAs part of our commitment to being a responsible business, we have partnered with Aspiring Solicitors in supporting its Social Mobility and Real Talent 'SMART'&nbsp; Commitment initiative.The initiative allows those from lower socio-economic backgrounds who meet a criteria to apply for funding in advance of interviewing with the firm or joining Eversheds Sutherland. This initiative provides specific support for candidates to help them purchase business clothes if attending an assessment day, vacation scheme, or before they start work with the firm, or help fund accommodation during the vacation scheme, or for future trainees to help buy IT equipment for their studies.The scheme is confidential and completely anonymous for each participant who requires this extra funding.Details of how to apply to the initiative will be shared with individuals during the recruitment process should they wish to apply.

Training Contract (direct) - 2027 - Eversheds Sutherland

The closing date is 31 July 2025Becoming a solicitor at WrigleysWrigleys is a specialist firm that concentrates on specific areas of law. &nbsp;We are always interested to hear from candidates who have a genuine interest in our firm, and in at least one of our specialisms.We seek talented individuals to be our solicitors of the future. &nbsp;If you think you have what it takes to join our specialist firm of leading lawyers, please do contact us.In the past, we offered around three training contracts per year to candidates under the Legal Practice Course route to qualification. &nbsp;We have always been flexible, in that we don’t simply recruit the ‘top three’ candidates who apply – instead we remain open-minded as to the numbers, and aim to recruit those candidates who embody our Values and Ways of Working.We are continuing this pattern under the Solicitors Qualifying Examination route, so we now welcome applications from both SQE candidates and those under the transitional (LPC) arrangements.&nbsp;We do not have a set process for legal apprenticeships, but if that is the route you wish to take to solicitor qualification, and you think you could make your career at Wrigleys, please do apply.We offer excellent training, and if you are an SQE candidate, we offer some financial support for the SQE – please see below.What do we look for?We take a long term view of recruitment. &nbsp;We are looking to find in our pre-qualification solicitor recruitment the individuals who will qualify with us, stay with us and make a real contribution, perhaps becoming the leaders of the firm in future. &nbsp;A number of our current partners trained with the firm. &nbsp;We expect candidates to know something of the firm before they apply, even if that is simply from reading our website. &nbsp;As a specialist firm, we appreciate that it can be difficult for candidates to gain experience in one of our fields prior to applying, but we do look for some evidence of a genuine interest in our specialisms, either through your experiences to date or in your covering letter. &nbsp;We look for good grades, but we do not set specific minimum requirements. &nbsp;A 1st class or 2:1 degree (gained or predicted) is preferred, though applicants with a 2:2 will be considered if the rest of their application is sufficiently strong. &nbsp;Similarly, A levels (or equivalent) at A and B grades are preferred, but not essential. &nbsp;We look at each application as a whole.Fundamentally, we seek strong candidates who can make a valuable contribution to the firm, and we are interested to hear from candidates planning to take any of the various routes to become a qualified solicitor.What is our process?We are now accepting applications for candidates to join us in September 2027. &nbsp;These may be for traditional Periods of Recognised Training under the transitional arrangements, or you may be an SQE candidate, or looking for a legal apprenticeship. &nbsp;Please make it clear on your application which route you are pursuing.Our process is as follows:<ul><li>To apply please visit our vacancies page: You will be required to provide a CV and a covering letter.&nbsp;</li><li>Please ensure that your CV includes all of your academic qualifications, subjects and grades, including GCSE and A levels. If it does not, this could impact your application, and it may mean that we cannot give it full consideration.</li><li>We will take mitigating circumstances relating to your academic record into consideration. Please provide full details of your mitigating circumstances with your application, and include written evidence from the examining body/relevant academic institution and/or verification by a third party such as your doctor or tutor.</li><li>The closing date for 2027 recruitment is 31 July 2025. Applications received after this date will not be considered.&nbsp;</li><li>Candidates will be selected and invited for video and in-person interviews at our Leeds office in August.&nbsp;</li><li>Offers will be made shortly after the interviews have taken place.</li><li>Sadly, we cannot reply to all applications, but if you have applied and have not heard from us by the end of August 2025, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.</li></ul>We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment.What does the training look like?For our training contracts (i.e. transitional arrangement two-year ‘periods of recognised training’) we offer seats in three or four of the following areas:<ul><li>Property</li><li>Private client, trusts, probate and tax planning</li><li>Pensions</li><li>Charities (including employment, company and commercial, social enterprise)</li><li>Court of Protection</li><li>Wrigleys undertakes no litigation or contentious work as such, but training and experience in contentious matters (as is required by the SRA Practice Skills Standards) is available through secondment to another firm.</li></ul>For SQE candidates, we will broadly replicate the training contract, with seats as described above providing two years of Qualifying Work Experience with us. &nbsp;Our small recruitment intake will enable us to adapt to suit the experience, aspirations and interests of the individuals we recruit.Trainees at Wrigleys are given early responsibility and make an important contribution to our teams. We offer competitive trainee and NQ salaries, and we have excellent retention rates on qualification.Does Wrigleys provide funding?If you are entering the profession through the SQE route, we will require you to do up to the full two years’ QWE with us, and to attend an SQE preparatory course at a training provider of our choice. &nbsp;We expect this to be a one-year full time Master’s course. &nbsp;Subject to agreeing the detailed terms with you, Wrigleys will pay the cost of the SQE preparatory course and the cost of the SQE exams. &nbsp;If you are looking to pursue the legal apprenticeship route, please apply and we can discuss funding.We do not provide any funding for the GDL or LPC.Important Dates<ul><li>Application deadline: 31 July 2025</li><li>Interviews: August 2025 (video and in-person at our Leeds office)</li><li>Offers made shortly after interviews have taken place</li></ul>

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