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<h2>The programme</h2>Our training contracts are designed to offer trainees a breadth of experience and consist of four seats that are rotated every six months, with the aim of providing trainees with as much exposure as possible to our business and clients. During your training contract, we will work with you to ensure that your career aspirations and interests are met, all while learning from recognised experts, taking on real responsibility and interacting with great colleagues.We offer training contracts in London, Basingstoke/Reading, Birmingham, Cambridge, Guildford and Oxford. You can find out more about the seats available in each location <a href="https://www.penningtonslaw.com/careers/early-careers/training-contract-seats" target="_blank">here</a>. Please note that available seats will vary each rotation. Hear from some of our current trainees about their experiences of working at Penningtons Manches Cooper <a href="https://www.penningtonslaw.com/careers/early-careers/trainee-profiles" target="_blank">here</a>.Our training programme is widely respected in the legal sector and we have been recognised in independent surveys as providing excellence in training, high quality work and levels of responsibility as well as an inclusive culture and work-life balance. Here is what you can expect when undertaking a training contract at Penningtons Manches Cooper:<h2>Responsibility and client contact</h2><ul><li>The size of our trainee intake means you are given real responsibility, often working on cases from start to finish as opposed to just one part of the issue. Trainees regularly interact with clients directly, allowing them to develop their client care skills whilst being supported by senior supervisors.</li></ul><h2>Variety</h2><ul><li>You will receive a thorough grounding in the law, spending time in the various practice groups within the firm's main business divisions: dispute resolution, business services, private individuals and real estate.</li><li>Within your seats, you could experience work from multi-national corporations, public companies, professional partnerships, banks and financial institutions as well as private individuals. Irrespective of the type of client, international cases with cross jurisdictional and multidisciplinary facets are commonplace.</li></ul><h2>Support</h2><ul><li>Along with a designated supervisor and team buddy in each seat, you will be allocated a trainee buddy and mentor.</li><li>Your mentor will be a partner or senior associate who will be someone you can go to for impartial advice and help during your training contract.</li><li>Your buddy will be a trainee who is a year ahead of you and will be able to answer those day-to-day questions that you may not want to ask someone more senior.</li><li>The trainee appraisal process, which involves a mid-seat and end-of-seat review, will also ensure that you are given regular formal feedback and support with your development.</li></ul><h2>Training and career development</h2><ul><li>As a new starter, you will complete an initial week-long induction. Quarterly training sessions tailored for trainees focus on skills such as drafting, legal negotiation, developing your personal brand and building relationships professionally. Team know-how and training sessions are also run throughout the year.</li><li>You will get the opportunity to take part in legal technology training, which is an interactive programme, focused on the use of technology and how it can be used to drive efficiency within practice at the firm.</li><li>Trainees are greatly valued at Penningtons Manches Cooper and many have gone on to reach partner level over the years. Our retention rate continues to reflect that with 77% of trainees offered NQ positions in 2023. </li></ul><h2>Life at the firm</h2><ul><li>We recruit between 12 and 15 trainees annually and value each and every one of them as individuals. You will get to know all the trainees in your year and the year above, and meet up with them regularly at training sessions. We don't deny that at times you may be asked to work longer hours - nevertheless, our relaxed work-life culture enables trainees to continue with their hobbies, interests and social commitments.</li><li>Our wellbeing strategy, Pennwell, focuses on the wellbeing of our people. It looks at all forms of wellbeing including social, financial, mental and physical. Activities range from an array of informative webinars to walking challenges.</li><li>Each office has a sports and social committee made up of solicitors, trainees and support staff. The committees organise a variety of events such as theatre trips, quiz nights, tenpin bowling and evening drinks.  In addition, firmwide social events such as the summer party are arranged - giving partners and staff across the offices an opportunity to get together in an informal atmosphere. Diversity, equity and inclusion is promoted throughout everything we do at the firm, which means there is plenty to get involved in and benefit from. We aim to provide safe spaces and DEI ambassadors for people from all backgrounds and identities. Our Pennclusion committees support age, gender, race and faith, disability, neurodiversity and mental health, LGTBQIA+ and social mobility.</li><li>There is also a plethora of corporate social responsibility initiatives that you can get involved with at the firm including supporting our environmental agenda, fundraising for our charity partners, volunteering and pro bono. Our intention is to offer something for everyone that will enable them to give back and enrich their own lives outside their legal work.</li></ul><h2>The recruitment process</h2>All applications for our trainee lawyer programme are received online and will be reviewed after the deadline date.First stage The first stage consists of a competency based telephone interview with a member of the early careers team.Second stage You will be required to complete a written assessment which incorporates typical tasks a trainee may be asked to complete. No prior legal knowledge is required for this.Third stage The final stage consists of an interview with a partner and member of the early careers team, which will also incorporate a presentation based on a legal case study.If you require any individual arrangements or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the early careers team at <a href="mailto:traineepost@penningtonslaw.com" target="_blank">traineepost@penningtonslaw.com</a>. For the best start to your career, we recommend applying for one of our vacation schemes, as they offer real insight into what it is like to work at Penningtons Manches Cooper. A large proportion of our training contract positions are recruited through this route - you can find out more about our vacation scheme placements <a href="https://www.penningtonslaw.com/careers/early-careers/vacation-schemes" target="_blank">here</a>.<h2>What are we looking for?</h2>We are looking for dedicated, diverse candidates with a strong academic record and commercial awareness. Eligibility criteria:<ul><li>penultimate year or final year law undergraduates, final year non-law undergraduates or post-graduates and career changers</li><li>no minimum A-level grade requirements  </li><li>having, or being on track for a 2:1 degree in any discipline</li><li>a commitment to a career in law</li><li>being a great team player</li><li>exceptional communication skills</li><li>an entrepreneurial mindset that will help drive our vision for the future</li></ul>We understand that extenuating circumstances can occur during studies and therefore if you do not meet these criteria and feel that your grades are not a true indicator of your abilities, please include some context within your application and this will be considered.  <h2>How to apply</h2>The recruitment timetable for our 2026 trainee solicitor programme is as follows:<ul><li>Applications open: Monday 6 November </li><li>Applications close: Friday 12 April 2024Welcome</li></ul>Your next career opportunity awaits. Search to view our current <a href="https://www.penningtonslaw.com/careers/early-careers" target="_blank">Early Careers</a> opportunities and apply for positions online.We look a bit different and have revamped our recruitment platform. If you have any questions or difficulties during the application process please contact <a href="mailto:traineepost@penningtonlaw.com" target="_blank">traineepost@penningtonslaw.com</a>Please note you will not be able to view your application once submitted.  Please ensure to save a local copy of your application as required.Vacation Scheme 2024/ Trainee Solicitor Programme 2026If you are applying for our Vacation Scheme Programme in 2024 you will also be applying for our Trainee Solicitor Programme in 2026 and do not need to make a separate application. We also accept direct applications for our Trainee Solicitor Programme in 2026.If you would like to be considered for more than one office location, please apply to your first choice location and state any additional locations in your covering letter. Covering LetterAs part of your application you will be required to submit a covering letter (Max 500 words). The covering letter is an opportunity for you to tell us about:- yourself;- why you are interested in a career in law;- the office location you are applying for and why;- and your reasons for applying to Penningtons Manches Cooper and why they resonate with you personally.DeadlinesVacation Scheme 2024: 3 January 2024 Trainee Solicitor Programme 2026 (direct application): 12 April 2024EMpower Programme 2024Aimed at those from a Black heritage or ethnic minority backgrounds who do not feel ready to participate in a vacation scheme, and would appreciate further insight and experience in advance.Deadline: 3 January 2024<h2>Job Listings</h2>You can <a href="https://earlycareers-penningtonslaw.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&amp;in_iframe=1&amp;hashed=-625919505" target="_blank">view all open positions</a> or use the following search form to find jobs that suit your specific career interests.

Training Contract - 2026

Job DescriptionEligibility – You must have completed the Legal Practice Course or SQE1 6 months prior to the training contract start date Dates – 2 intakes commencing 2025Office - London &amp; Sheffield  Application window - Closes on the 19th of December 2023A training contract at Fragomen is the beginning of a successful career in Immigration Law. You will be given stimulating and rewarding work with real responsibility from day one – working with the world’s most respected immigration professionals and with exciting, global clients across a range of industries.About the training contract:On your two-year training contract, you will spend time in a selection of seats:<ul><li>UK Inbound – covering compliance, corporate &amp; private immigration</li><li>Office of General Counsel, EMEA</li><li>International Secondment to one of our EMEA offices (elective)</li><li>CADP (Consular and Document Practice)</li></ul>You will gain insight into the world of immigration and understand where your passion lies for future development. We listen to feedback and take on-board preferences where possible.What you can expect from Fragomen:We are proud of our team spirit, and we like to reflect this in the way that we work and in everything we do. A career at Fragomen will provide you with the opportunity to work in an exciting environment for a broad range of clients, where no two days are the same. You will face interesting challenges and you will work with dedicated, friendly, and ambitious people, where providing exceptional client service is at the core of what we do. <ul><li>We prioritise <a href="https://www.fragomen.com/about/responsible-business-practices.html" target="_blank">Responsible Business Practice</a> through Wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion, Charity &amp; Pro bono work, Social and Environmental &amp; Sustainability. There are plenty of opportunities for you to make a difference</li><li>You can expect hybrid working and collaboration across offices</li><li>You’ll receive regular support from dedicated Partners and Mentors throughout your training contract and beyond</li><li>Exciting social events and team activities</li></ul>“I am thoroughly enjoying my Training Contact with Fragomen! Being given the responsibility to work across a broad range of immigration matters and manage my own case load has enabled me to develop both my legal knowledge and client facing skills. Not only that, but I have been presented with many exciting opportunities to work on business development projects; allowing me to broaden my professional skill set, raise my profile and form new relationships with industry experts. I feel supported and inspired by my colleagues, and each day I am learning new skills whilst feeling more confident to take on the role of a qualified solicitor” – Amelia Haynes, Trainee Solicitor, LondonAbout you:You will be commercially minded, driven to succeed and with a passion to develop a career in Immigration Law.Technical excellence is important to us. We will take an interest in this and your academics, but we are equally keen to learn about you as an individual and what you can bring to the firm.How to apply:The application period closes on 19th December 2023.Please see an overview of our application process below so you can prepare and know what to expect:<ul><li>Please select ‘Apply’ and submit an updated copy of your CV and Covering Letter</li><li>You will be invited to participate in an online video interview</li><li>Following this, you will then be invited to complete an online assessment that explores your verbal, numerical and deductive reasoning</li><li>The final stage will be an in-person assessment centre which will take place in March 2024. This involves half a day at our offices to carry out a conversational interview, a group exercise and a written assessment. If you have attended the Assessment centre, you can expect news within two weeks.</li></ul>If you are interested in both UK office locations, there will be opportunity to clarify this during early selection.If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please reach out to the Early Careers team via <a href="mailto:earlycareers@fragomen.com" target="_blank">earlycareers@fragomen.com</a>. Please note that we are not accepting applications submitted directly to this inbox.Fragomen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.

Trainee Solicitor (x2 Positions - September 2025)

Trainee Solicitor£27,528 per annum37.5 hours per weekLocation: Lancashire Hub, Blackburn Central LibraryFixed term contract for 2 yearsClosing date: 8th DecemberInterview period: 15th January – 2nd FebruaryAbout ShelterA home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people’s lives across the country are blighted by homelessness, soaring rents, deplorable conditions, discrimination, and the threat of eviction.Shelter exists to defend the right to a safe home. Each year through our expert advice and support services, we help millions of people struggling with bad housing or homelessness – and we campaign to prevent it in the first place.Through our helpline, online services, and network of local hubs, we provide expert information, advice and support to people in housing crisis. Alongside this, we are committed to tackling the root causes of the current housing emergency. We do this through our wider campaigning and policy work which is always informed by the experiences we’re seeing on the frontline. We’re here so no-one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.About the roleWe have a rare opportunity, funded by the Legal Education Foundation, for a high calibre adaptable Trainee Solicitor to join the team. You will have completed your LPC or completed your SQE1 and will work under the housing and public law legal aid contracts as well as having the opportunity to support Shelter’s test cases and interventions.During training you’ll develop and apply the skills you’ll need as a qualified solicitor:<ul><li>advocacy and oral presentation</li><li>case and transaction management</li><li>client care and practice support</li><li>communication skills</li><li>dispute resolution</li><li>drafting</li><li>interviewing and advising</li><li>legal research</li><li>negotiation</li></ul>The Trainee Solicitor role will support the solicitors within our hub to play a key role in tackling housing injustice and unfair housing practices by using the law to assist people in our communities with housing need.  You’ll develop the skills through a mixture of completing work and tasks by yourself, assisting others and observing experienced practitioners.The postholder will support the solicitors and the team using their legal skills to support challenging and fighting cases that defend housing rights, challenge discriminatory practices relating to housing and create system change by defining or changing the law.   The postholder will work with colleagues in hubs to ensure people in our communities are aware of their rights, how to enforce them and represent people who need specialist legal advice.The postholder will support solicitors and advisers with casework on behalf of Shelter’s clients on a range of specialist housing issues and be able to identify social welfare and debt issues in order to signpost/refer to internal/external agencies. The work will be conducted under Legal Aid Agency funding and to Specialist Quality Mark standards. The postholder may also be expected to undertake work under Shelter Voluntary Income or other funding sources from time to time.Where appropriate the Trainee Solicitor will support the conduct of legal representation in court including shadowing counsel or solicitors in court.More generally the postholder may be required to work in a range of different physical locations throughout their community and to engage on behalf Shelter with external stakeholders (e.g., Local Authority, Community partners).How to applyPlease apply via the listing on Legal Education Foundation’s website using the link below. Please DO NOT send application directly to Shelter Job listing: <a href="http://jff.thelegaleducationfoundation.org/host/shelter-2023/" target="_blank">https://jff.thelegaleducationfoundation.org/host/shelter-2023/</a>Application form: <a href="http://jff.thelegaleducationfoundation.org/how-to-apply/eligibility/application-form/" target="_blank">Application Form - Justice First FellowshipJustice First Fellowship (thelegaleducationfoundation.org)</a>Vacancy ID :051729Closing Date :08-Dec-2023Contact Person :Resourcing and Talent TeamContact Email :<a href="mailto:recruitment@shelter.org.uk?subject=Trainee%20Solicitor" target="_blank">recruitment@shelter.org.uk</a>

Trainee Solicitor

We're on the hunt for the next BPE stars of the future. We’ll invest in your training and skills, and encourage you to meet clients and take on your own caseload from a very early stage. Applications for the 2025 intake are now open.

BPE is different. We know what it takes to run a successful business – and that’s why we have so many successful businesses as clients.

Our open plan office means that partners, trainee solicitors and support staff work alongside each other. We learn from each other, and we enjoy being part of a dynamic, entrepreneurial team. We relish a challenge, and enjoy working with the most demanding clients, ranging from high-growth SME’s to blue chip PLC’s.

If that ambition is one you share and you want to work with some of the leading businesses in the South West, we want to hear from you. <a href="https://www.bpe.co.uk/media/177305/training-application-form.doc" target="_blank">Please complete and return this application form</a> to <a href="mailto:amanda.coleman@bpe.co.uk" target="_blank">amanda.coleman@bpe.co.uk</a>

Each team provides an exciting and stimulating training environment. You could find yourself getting involved in conference calls, networking at a seminar, attending an employment tribunal or helping to research a target client. We guarantee your training will be wide ranging, intensive and well balanced.

We adopt a flexible approach to your training. If you suspect commercial property may be your eventual specialisation or you have a passion for corporate work we will try to accommodate you.

You will be encouraged to meet clients and take on your own caseload and you will be given the opportunity to enjoy a 'hands on' approach from a very early stage.

The ethos of the firm is 'work hard, play hard' and we make the most of any opportunity to get together and have fun. From regular Friday happy hour sessions at a local wine bar, to firm-wide summer and Christmas parties and an away day for each team, there will be plenty of opportunities to get to know your colleagues outside work.

The firm takes its corporate social responsibility seriously and you will be encouraged to get involved in fundraising for our nominated charity of the year and supported if you wish to undertake a voluntary role in the community. In previous years the partners gave their blessing to five of our trainees trekking across the Atlas mountains in Morocco to raise money for the National Star College.

Applications are now open for the 2025 intake and the deadline for submission is 28 February 2024. 

Contact HR Manager Amanda Coleman at <a href="mailto:amanda.coleman@bpe.co.uk" target="_blank">amanda.coleman@bpe.co.uk</a> for more information or <a href="https://www.bpe.co.uk/media/177305/training-application-form.doc" target="_blank">download the application form here. </a>

Training Contract - 2025

&amp;#xD; 						&amp;#xD; 						&amp;#xD; &amp;#xD; &amp;#xD; &amp;#xD; &amp;#xD; &amp;#xD; &amp;#xD; &amp;#xD; &amp;#xD; &amp;#xD; &amp;#xD; &amp;#xD; &amp;#xD; 	&amp;#xD; 		&amp;#xD; 		&amp;#xD; 		 The Firm Clyde &amp; Co has grown to become a leading global law firm in our core sectors. With a headcount of over 5,000 staff operating from over 60 offices and associated offices across six continents, we offer a comprehensive range of legal services and advice to businesses operating at the heart of global trade and commerce. From developed to emerging markets, we aim to support our clients by putting the power of our globally integrated firm at their disposal with a range of seamless and efficient services and the very best, commercially minded, legal advice. This, together with our sector expertise and regional understanding, allows us to help clients identify and manage risk and liability, navigate challenges, harness commercial potential and achieve sustained growth in today's complex and volatile business environment. We are committed to being a responsible business which means taking responsibility for the impact we have on the environment and seeking to reduce it as much and as quickly as possible. It means taking responsibility for giving back and being a positive contributor to the communities in which we operate. And it means taking responsibility for fostering a truly diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace so that all our people can flourish and fulfil their highest potential, for the benefit of them, the firm and our clients. What is Projects &amp; Construction? The construction industry is one of the UK's major industries, contributing to 7% of the UK's GDP and accounting for around 3 million jobs. It can include the building of houses, renewable energy projects, roads, tunnels, hospitals, and sporting stadiums (to name a few). The work that we do supports the legal framework that keeps the wheels of this fundamental industry moving. As a construction lawyer, you work primarily in the field of contract law. This can be negotiating and drafting construction contracts at the outset of a project, advising clients on managing the contracts throughout a project, and dealing with disputes that may arise at any point. Clyde &amp; Co's Projects &amp; Construction offering Projects and Construction at Clyde &amp; Co is a large global team of 200 lawyers, working with a wide variety of clients. No one project is the same and we work on a massive range of projects, from the operation of African power plants to the construction of west country housing developments and ground-breaking offshore windfarms. Projects can be small scale, medium scale or on a grand scale, such as the £23bn Hinckley Point C project in Somerset. The Projects and Construction group is a friendly welcoming team and would support you throughout your career as a Projects &amp; Construction lawyer. What does the job involve? As a Projects &amp; Construction lawyer, you would have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of different contentious and non-contentious matters. You could be leading a High Court disputes case one day or drafting the contracts for a major new deal the next day. Every day is different, and you can shape your career around what interests you. You will work closely with qualified solicitors in the team and would be supported in your development from day one. Our team has a long history of developing trainees right through to the top, with two of our recent partners having been trained at Clyde &amp; Co themselves. As part of a global team, you would also have opportunities to spend time abroad throughout your career and benefit from all that Clyde &amp; Co has to offer. About the programme: We're proud to be partnering with the University of Law to delivery an exceptional and innovative LLM course incorporating SQE1, SQE2, as well as an SQE Plus programme that has been developed by our lawyers in collaboration with the University, and is bespoke to Clyde &amp; Co. Not only you will be thoroughly prepared for all academic aspects of the SQE, the world-class teaching and exclusive resources will equip you with the fundamental skills and technical savvy essential to succeed as a lawyer at Clyde &amp; Co. Throughout your studies you will receive comprehensive and personalised support from your dedicated academic tutor, as well as a Trainee Buddy and a Mentor from the firm. We also have a year's programme of social events and engagement days for our Future Trainees, so you can get to know us and each other before your Training Contract begins. Once you have completed the 11 months study, you will join us to undertake your qualifying work experience (QWE) via a two-year training contract. What we are looking for We are looking for those who are interested in projects and construction law and committed to a career as a solicitor at Clyde &amp; Co as well as the following: <ul><li>You will need to have achieved an AAB at A-Level and a 2:1 degree in any discipline. Mitigating circumstances will be taken into consideration.</li> <li>By August 2025 you will need to have completed your SQE. If you have not already completed this, Clyde &amp; Co will enrol you onto the relevant courses starting September 2024. Therefore, law students will need to be in their final year, or have graduated, and non-law students will currently need to be completing their PGDL, ready to start the SQE next September</li></ul> What we offer We offer a competitive salary and benefits package as a newly qualified solicitor. You will also be entitled to a range of rewards and benefits: <ul><li>Private medical</li> <li>Pension scheme</li> <li>Group income protection</li> <li>Maternity and paternity pay</li> <li>Holiday purchase</li> <li>Season ticket loan</li> <li>Cycle to work scheme</li> <li>Gym subsidy</li></ul>We'll make sure you have plenty of support throughout your programme - alongside having support from your dedicated supervisor, University of Law skills coach and tutor, you will also have regular one to one session with the early careers team and will be allocated a mentor from one of our newly qualified lawyers, enabling you to get peer-to-peer support and guidance. You can also look forward to a tailored induction programme and on-going internal training designed to ensure you have the skills, knowledge, and commercial acumen you need to become a well-rounded solicitor. Recruitment Process <ul><li>Complete an online application</li> <li>Digital simulation - consisting of situational assessment &amp; video interview</li> <li>In-person assessment centre</li> <li>Offers and feedback</li></ul> Strengths Based Assessment During our process we are assessing candidates based on the strengths that will deliver success in a role. This is great for the individual, doing work they love, and great for the employer, having team members who love what they do. For more information, hints and tips please view our careers website.&amp;#xD; 		&amp;#xD; &amp;#xD;

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