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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: not stated so apply as soon as possibleWe are a full-service law firm with a diverse client base. All our staff work from our office in Fulham.You will either have completed the Legal Practice Couse and will undertake a period of recognised training or completed the Solicitors Qualifying Exams and will undertake a period of qualifying work experience. Please note that a law degree or PGDL is not essential if you have already completed and performed well in SQE1 and SQE2 .If you have not completed the LPC or the SQE route we offer the programme set out below to those with a Law Degree or a non-law Degree with a Law Conversion Course (PGDL). This programme is funded by Woodfords with time off required for studySQE Route to Qualification – Graduate Trainee SolicitorOur Graduate Trainee Solicitor Programme lasts 30-32 months. It helps you prepare for the SQE 1 and 2 exams while gaining two years of qualifying legal experience. We partner with a training provider to support your studies, prepare you for assessments, and guide you through the exams.Trainees shall work at our office in Fulham throughout this entire period and take one day a week to study throughout the entire programme. You will sit the SQE 1 assessment during the second year of the programme, and the SQE 2 assessment within the last six months.If you wish to apply, please send your up-to-date CV with covering correspondence to us by email.

Trainee Solicitor - 2025 - Woodfords Solicitors

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleJob PurposeTo provide HR and Employment advice to a wide variety of 30,000 clients of Peninsula Business Services throughout different sectors within the Advice Team across Great Britain.Job OverviewThe 2-year Training Contract will be spent in different areas within the business, including Advisory, Group In-House Legal, Health and Safety and Finance. Through different “seats”, each trainee is likely to be exposed to a number of different areas of law including Employment, Intellectual Property, Data Protection, Health &amp; Safety, Commercial and Civil Litigation.The trainees will spend the majority of their time on the traineeship working in the Advisory Solicitors Team.&nbsp; The role at the end of the traineeship, if successfully completed, will be as Solicitor on the Advisory Solicitors Team.The role requires you to work in a team providing legally compliant advice to clients in order to support the business and the needs of individual clients whilst highlighting any options that are non-compliant and the risks that these options might present.Day to Day Activities·&nbsp;To provide clients with legally compliant and commercial advice to clients predominantly on Settlement Agreements, Commercial Queries, Data Protection, as well as employment law querying including gross misconduct, SOSR, TUPE, grievances alleging discrimination, multiple redundancies and absence management.·&nbsp;Ensure that personal knowledge of HR and Employment Law is continually updated.·&nbsp;Achieve six measured set KPIs to support all clients with quality sound advice in a productive manner within set SLAs in order to provide a first call resolution. This will be predominately call advice and adjusted accordingly by your particular caseload whilst being available for the clients.·&nbsp;To actively own cases to resolution, building rapport and relationships with clients on each interaction.·&nbsp;To log all advice accurately onto the bespoke internal system, taking ownership and responsibility for ongoing cases.·&nbsp;To provide clients with supporting information/documentation to assist them in the advice provided.·&nbsp;Review client documentation and provide advice accordingly taking their internal terms and conditions into account.·&nbsp;Refer to Company internal training and legal updates to ensure that advice provided is compliant with our services.· To undertake and report on client visits as required by the Advice Service Managers.·&nbsp;Follow internal protocols for managing and escalating cases where applicable and ensure full communication and smooth transition when transferring cases to other specialist teams.·&nbsp;Carry out other tasks that are deemed necessary by the Management Team.·&nbsp;To offer the clients options regarding the take up of other products we provide and make such recommendations accordingly.·&nbsp;Ensuring that training records are maintained to reflect the work you have done linked to the skills standard.·&nbsp;Take responsibility for your own self development.·&nbsp;Develop good working practices by managing your time, effort and resources effectively.What you Bring to the Team·&nbsp;A “can-do” attitude, a thirst for knowledge and the ability to communicate knowledge effectively within the team.·&nbsp;Ability to work in a fast paced environment.·&nbsp;Strong time management skills.·&nbsp;A dynamic and flexible approach, as well as the ability to work under pressure.Why Join our Team?This is a really great opportunity to assume significant responsibility from the start of your tenure and get real job satisfaction from problem solving, developing relationships with clients and businesses across the Group.&nbsp; This is a significant opportunity for career development, but whatever your starting point or experience, you are guaranteed to grow and develop your knowledge and abilities and will feel that you are making a real difference in a brand new, commercially focused, service-led law firm.

Trainee Solicitor - 2025 - Peninsula Business Services

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleWhy join Nelsons?At Nelsons, we
 &nbsp;look to empower our employees to take control of their
 &nbsp;development and their legal career with guidance, training and
 &nbsp;good quality work enabling them to expand their expertise and
 &nbsp;grow professionally in a supportive environment.This
 &nbsp;philosophy continues in the way we engage with our clients.&nbsp; Our
 Corporate Team empower their clients by providing them with
 &nbsp;bespoke legal advice and assistance regarding their
 &nbsp;circumstances, taking into consideration their objectives for the
 &nbsp;future and steering them through the complex legal issues they
 &nbsp;face. The desire to push ourselves forwards to better serve our
 &nbsp;clients has been a constant throughout our evolution.What can we offer?We are
 &nbsp;offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual
 &nbsp;to gain first class skills, experience, and knowledge through
 &nbsp;dedicated and extensive training with our reputable and leading
 &nbsp;Corporate Team, recognised by Chambers and Partners and The Legal
 &nbsp;500, as one of the top teams of specialists in the region and
 &nbsp;country.We are looking
 &nbsp;to invest in a naturally self-motivated individual with an energy
 &nbsp;and passion for this area of law and who wants to grow, develop,
 &nbsp;and be mentored into our established team.&nbsp;The ideal
 &nbsp;candidate will be attentive and have a good eye for detail, be a
 &nbsp;good communicator, at ease with building relationships (both
 &nbsp;internally and externally) and possess a natural interest and
 &nbsp;curiosity in matters relating to Corporate transactional
 &nbsp;work.This is a
 &nbsp;two-year training contract focused on this discipline with a view &nbsp;to qualifying with the team as a Corporate Solicitor, equipped
 &nbsp;with the legal knowledge and skills to be a valuable member and
 &nbsp;contributor of the team.As a trainee
 you will support and work closely with all team members with all
 &nbsp;aspects of the various types of Corporate legal work carried out
within the department across the offices.Our highly rated Corporate Team provides a full-service offering and
 includes transactional work across M&amp;A, Corporate Finance and
 &nbsp;Private Equity.&nbsp; The team do a range of work for clients,
 &nbsp;predominantly quality SMEs and regional businesses, across a range of Commercial sectors.We encourage
client contact for our junior team members, and you will be
 &nbsp;encouraged to take responsibility for aspects of work whilst all
 &nbsp;the time ensuring you have adequate supervision and support.Applicants
 &nbsp;interested in this exciting opportunity will have achieved a high standard of academic success in their degree (and where relevant,
 &nbsp;conversion course) and have passed or be within their final year of the LPC prior to the commencement of the training contract.&nbsp;We
 &nbsp;will consider candidates with extensive work experience and are qualifying through the SQE route.Previous Corporate or Commercial work experience is not essential however
 experience or working in a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous.As part of
 &nbsp;your personal development within these this role you'll be given
 &nbsp;all the tools to succeed and can expect dedicated training,
 &nbsp;professional support, and a host of benefits.The extras:<ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase</li><li>Healthcare cash plan</li><li>Travel benefits</li><li>Pension 4%</li><li>Discounts on selected legal services</li><li>Hybrid Working</li></ul>With a defined
 &nbsp;vision and growth plan on track, we have created a culture of
 &nbsp;working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people who
 &nbsp;have a can-do attitude to be part of our journey and vision.Nelsons Solicitors are committed to equality of
 opportunity. All applicants will be judged solely on their
 merits

Trainee Solicitor - 2025 - corporate law - Nelsons (part of Lawfront)

Deadline: 14/05/2025 &nbsp;23.59Founded in 2011, the South London Legal Partnership (SLLP) is the in-house legal service for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the London Boroughs of Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton and Wandsworth.SLLP is committed to being a high performing in-house shared legal service which plays an essential part in the achievement of the priorities and objectives of our five local authorities for the benefit of their communities.The partnership has 150-160 staff and a turnover of £14 million. Over 1 million people are represented by the constituent councils. Operating at scale has enabled it to recruit and retain excellent staff and to provide a consistently high standard of service to our five Boroughs.We are offering three Trainee Solicitor roles for a 2-year fixed term training contract commencing in February 2026, in accordance with the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority.Each Trainee Solicitor will have an opportunity to spend 6 months with 3 of our 4 specialist teams:<ul><li>Dispute Resolution &amp; Compliance</li><li>Property, Planning and Employment</li><li>Procurement, Contracts and Information</li><li>Social Care &amp; Education</li></ul>The final 6 months will be spent focussing on one of their preferred areas of lawEach trainee will have a dedicated training manager, with a ‘hands-on’ approach to casework in each subject area.And of course, we will ensure that you are able to get a broad enough experience in all those aspects required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.What we offerWe are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.We offer excellent training opportunities, generous annual leave entitlement and the option of joining the local authority pension scheme.For more information or any questions about this role please reveiw the role description and person specification on our website and contact <a href="mailto:julie.Oldhamstead@merton.gov.uk" target="_blank">julie.Oldhamstead@merton.gov.uk</a>SLLP’s Vision &amp; Values include a commitment to improving services through the development of our staff in an inclusive and supportive environment. We aim to attract and retain a workforce which reflects the diverse communities we serve. &nbsp;If you think you have the skills/experience we are looking for and share the same values, then we want to hear from you. &nbsp; Please find additional information on our website &nbsp;South London Legal Partnership |Note: Applicants must have successfully completed the Legal Practice Course or will have done so by 31st January 2026. Offers of a training contract will be conditional upon this requirement.If shortlisted you will be invited to an assessment day on 27.06.25.

Trainee Solicitor - February 2026 - London Borough of Merton (SLLP)

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>

Trainee Solicitor - September 2027 - Wrigleys

DeadlinesTraining Contract is 12/5/2025Summer Vacation Scheme 30th June – 11th July 2025 is 12/01/2025The programmeThe success of any law firm depends on the talent and professionalism of its lawyers and support staff. That is why we are committed to investing in the training and professional development of our trainee solicitors.We are looking for enthusiastic and talented graduates from all backgrounds and cultures who share our commitment to excellence and who want to be part of the continued growth of our London office and become part of the next generation of leaders at our firm.Providing our clients with an excellent service is our number one priority. Our lawyers need to be commercially minded and approachable and able to work with our clients as part of a team on complex and often high profile legal issues. If you feel you can meet this challenge and want to work at an inclusive firm which has a long tradition of pro bono and community support, we would like to hear from you.What It's Really LikeMany law firms, including Arnold &amp; Porter, have a definite style of practice and work environment. We think ours is spirited, open, welcoming, and collegial. We encourage our lawyers to be themselves. Intelligence, originality, initiative, and independent judgment are highly respected. All lawyers, regardless of their experience, are expected to express their views on substantive firm matters.The London office reflects the environment of the firm generally with its collegial and informal atmosphere, regular informal social gatherings, smart business-casual dress policy, team-based assignment policies, and a leading pro bono programme.When you join Arnold &amp; Porter you will be introduced to the firm through our training and induction programme. This includes information about the firm's practices and procedures and training in the use of our IT systems, library, and online data sources. You will attend the fast track Professional Skills Course which is provided externally for the firm.During your training contract you will have the opportunity to spend six months working within four of our practice groups—Life Sciences and Healthcare Regulatory, Intellectual Property, Corporate and Securities, Competition, White Collar Defence, Commercial Litigation, or International Arbitration. Arnold &amp; Porter encourages individuals to work across specialisms, so you may well find that whilst you are working in one group, you undertake work in a variety of different areas and for a variety of partners and fee-earners throughout the firm.The training programme in our London office includes in-house as well as external training sessions, providing professional development training that is linked to a competencies framework. Read more about Trainee life at Arnold &amp; Porter in the&nbsp;Chambers Student Guide True Picture feature.Salary &amp; BenefitsArnold &amp; Porter will pay your fees for required post-graduate courses (PGDL/ SQE/ LPC) prior to your Training Contract.Details of our current trainee salary levels are available on application to a member of the Graduate Recruitment Team. We review salaries annually to be competitive with market levels for equivalent law firms in London. Trainees are entitled to 25 days' annual holiday. Other benefits include participation in the firm's Healthy Incentive Bonus Scheme, seasonal holiday bonus, optical testing, private health insurance, private dental insurance, life assurance, and an interest-free travel season ticket loan.Application ProcessWe look for candidates with a consistently high academic background, who have or are likely to achieve a 2.1 degree or above. Candidates need to demonstrate good analytical skills, combined with a common sense approach. Candidates should be self-motivated, and show their ability to get involved in a wide range of extracurricular activities outside studies, showing a good level of achievement in all areas.We value communication skills and look for evidence that you've worked in teams and taken on responsibility. We also want to get a sense of your enthusiasm, energy, and commitment.We do review all applications we receive, and seek out the applications from individuals who can be perceptive about the things they have done and learned from their experiences.Selection ProcedureWe invite candidates to apply for a training contract and/or summer placement by submitting our online application form. We do not accept any other form of application.We recruit two years in advance for training contracts. .

Training Contract 2027 & Vacation scheme 2025 - Arnold & Porter

Application deadline: Training Contract 1 June 2025Application deadline: Vacation scheme 31 March 2025Are you a law student? Our popular graduate scheme offers a road into a major regional law firm.We are a major regional law firm, and we’re growing fast. We offer a wide variety of opportunities in a range of departments. Whether it’s wills or leases, farmland development or divorces – we'll have something that piques your interest.You will be encouraged to contribute effectively day-to-day – and of course you will be surrounded by experienced lawyers, helping you at every step. We carefully assess the level of responsibility we give you and when you’re ready, you can deliver client-facing work too.Applying for a training contract at TeesVacation schemes are a great way of deciding which firms you would like to apply for a training contract, and Tees’ vacation scheme is no exception. During your placement, you’ll have the chance to chat with our current trainees about life as a trainee solicitor here.Our training contract consists of four seats of six months in different departments at one of our six offices. Trainees work in supportive teams and are supervised by either a Partner or Senior Associate. We actively encourage our trainees to get involved in marketing, networking, training, and social events hosted by the firm. The working environment is enthusiastic and friendly and trainees have regular meetings with their supervisors.At Tees, we support our trainees and their progression through the firm. Some of our previous trainees include:Chris Claxton-Shirley&nbsp;– Wills Tax Trusts and Probate Solicitor at Tees&nbsp;Sally Powell&nbsp;– Family Partner at TeesWe’re award-winningWe won the 2019 Law Careers.net&nbsp;‘Best Trainer – Regional Law Firm’ award. We have a good track record - we've won The LawCareers.Net Recruitment and Training award for ‘Best trainer - Medium regional firm’ in 2016 (and in 2010) and in 2012 we won Best Work Placement scheme – Regional firm.We only recruit academically strong, personable and ambitious people to train with Tees. Our trainees are a big part of the firm’s future, as they progress through their training, into qualification and beyond. Eight of our current partners started their careers as trainees at Tees!&nbsp;When to applyTees’ Training Contract application window opened on&nbsp;Friday, 20 December 2024,&nbsp;and will close at midnight on 1 June 2025.To apply,&nbsp;submit your CV with a cover letter.Tees’ 2026/2027 Training Contract Assessment Day is scheduled on Thursday, 3 July 2025, in Bishop’s Stortford.We receive a very high volume of applications, so please apply well before the closing date. We will respond to all applications after the closing date.What we’re looking for:<ul><li>At least 320 UCAS points (ABB) or equivalent</li><li>At least a 2:1 in your degree</li><li>A keen and genuine interest in Tees</li><li>A personable and ambitious nature</li><li>A well-rounded individual with interests both related and unrelated to the law</li><li>Commercial awareness</li></ul>If that sounds like you, then we would like to hear from you.What is the vacation scheme?Every year, we welcome talented students and graduates for a week’s placement on our vacation scheme. It’s your chance to get to know us and to see what it’s like working in a modern law firm.It’s also our chance to get to know you! We regularly invite vacation scheme candidates to then join our training contract assessment process.How the vacation scheme worksThe vacation scheme runs for one week during June or July every year, and is open to:<ul><li>Second and third year undergraduates</li><li>Graduates</li><li>Students/graduates of the LPC, GDL or SQE&nbsp;</li></ul>During your placement, you’ll get to work on real cases and will work in two or three different departments. You’ll get to see the range of the firm’s work and talk to experienced solicitors about what it’s like to work in their field. We’re interested in hearing from those who are already studying a Law degree, or those who wish to pursue a career in Law with us.We are looking for candidates with:&nbsp;<ul><li>At least 320 UCAS points (ABB at A Level or equivalent)</li><li>A keen and genuine interest in applying to Tees for a training contract after completing the vacation scheme</li><li>A personable and ambitious nature</li><li>Interests both related and unrelated to the law</li><li>Commercial awareness</li></ul>During the week, you will be invited for lunch with some of our current trainees. We will reimburse any travel expenses up to £50.Tees 2025 vacation scheme application deadlinesThe deadline for our 2025 vacation scheme is 31 March 2025. Soon after the closing date, you will be informed whether you will be invited to an interview, which normally takes place in April.&nbsp;In 2025, the vacation scheme will take place in June.Applications are open from&nbsp;20 December 2024. To apply,&nbsp;submit your CV with a cover letter

Training Contract & Vacation scheme - 2026/7 & 2025 - Tees

DeadlinesFor Training Contract Spring Assessment Days: 31 January 2025For Vacation Scheme: 17 February 2025For Training Contract Summer Assessment Days: 2 June 2025Our Training ContractOur training programme combines excellent legal training with varied, high quality and challenging work, all within a flexible, supportive and collaborative environment.Trainees are given responsibility and autonomy from day one. No two trainees are the same, so we give every trainee a tailored experience, reflecting their own ambitions, skills and approach. We’ll support you to complete seats which will help you to develop your skills, give you a broad and varied legal knowledge and align to your interests and future qualification area ambitions.During your training contract you will work closely with partners and other leading lawyers and build strong working relationships with colleagues and partners across the firm.How our Training Contract works:<ul><li>Bristol or Exeter based Training Contract</li><li>Dedicated and fully funded London secondment, for those who are interested</li><li>Complete 4×6 month seat rotations</li><li>Get a say in the seats you do. No trainee journey is the same</li><li>Given 1:1 coaching by the Training Principal to support you with your seat choices and career aspirations</li><li>Have a tailor-made personal development programme</li><li>Given lots of support from a trainee buddy, supervisor, Training Principal and HR</li></ul>Why Michelmores?Michelmores is the destination law firm for the ambitious, the imaginative and the distinctive. We help enterprises and individuals navigate change to find a positive future.We are a flexible, friendly and inclusive organisation with as clear a focus on fresh thinking as we have on growth and success. We value and nurture our people’s potential and inspiration and give them a creative, open and collaborative environment in which to develop a career and succeed.As a trainee at Michelmores, you will find the best blend of varied, high-quality work in a flexible and supportive environment.Alongside building your understanding of the law, you’ll gain a real grasp of the commercial realities that affect our clients and how we help them make the most of their opportunities.You will be joining a firm that wants to make a positive difference to the world around them, for their people, their clients, the local communities we work in and the planet.&nbsp;Who are we looking for?<ul><li>Individuality</li><li>The right values and behaviours</li><li>A growth mindset</li><li>Future leaders</li><li>Candidates who are passionate about law and a career at Michelmores</li></ul>Please note that the assessment day can take place in either our Exeter or Bristol office.Michelmores LLP is an Equal Opportunities EmployerWe do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation in the selection, recruitment and treatment of our staff.View our Inclusion and Belonging pages for more information.As part of our recruitment policy our candidates are subject to pre-employment screening checks. The Employee Screening Process includes DBS screening, adverse media checks, financial screening, and will also involve verification of employment history, your right to work in the UK and any relevant qualifications and memberships. If you would like further information around this, at this stage, please get in touch with our recruitment team (<a href="mailto:gradrecruitment@michelmores.com" target="_blank">gradrecruitment@michelmores.com</a>)Do you sponsor visas for international candidates?All employees must have a legal right to work in the UK in order to undertake any UK based employment. British and Irish citizens currently have an automatic right to work in the UK. All other citizens must have a UK visa or settled status in the UK. Please provide us with full details of your immigration status and, where appropriate, how you intend to qualify for a UK visa so that we can consider whether or not it is possible for us to progress your application. We will look at each application on a case-by-case basis. Any offer will be conditional upon your right to work in the UK.There are minimum salary and skill requirements that need to be met to be eligible for a sponsored visa. Full details on restrictions including course completion requirements can be found on the Home Office website. UK Immigration Rules are subject to change with little or no notice.Potential sponsorship options are subject to UK immigration policies and any corresponding reviews. Michelmores cannot make any guarantee that you will be eligible for sponsorship. Michelmores keeps its approach under review in line with new government guidance, as it is published.Please also be aware that should any subsequent changes to the UK immigration rules affect the viability of your application before your start date, we reserve the right to change how we process applications, in line with the new regulations. Once we become aware of any changes we will let you know at the earliest possible opportunity.Our Vacation SchemeOur vacation scheme offers a comprehensive, week-long experience at our Bristol or Exeter office. Throughout the week, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in our firm, gaining firsthand insight into whether we're the right fit for you, while we also evaluate your potential to thrive with us.You will spend time in one of our teams, attend skills and knowledge building workshops and network with trainees and other colleagues across the firm.As part of the programme, you will engage in various assessments designed to showcase your abilities and help us evaluate your fit for a training contract with our firm. This is an excellent chance to explore our firm's culture, understand our work, and determine if you want to be part of our journey.Next Steps To apply for any of the above, please click the relevant links via Apply.

Training Contract 2026/27 and Vacation scheme 2025 - Michelmores

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possible.Ways to qualify with Elborne Mitchell LLPTo qualify through the traditional route, you will need to have commenced or completed the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or the Legal Practice Course (LPC) by September 2021. Individuals choosing this route must have obtained a law degree or GDL and have completed the LPC before joining the firm. You will then be eligible to embark on our two-year Training Contract, during which you will also complete the Professional Skills Course.If you have not yet started or completed the GDL or LPC, you can qualify with us by following the Solicitor’s Qualifying Examination (SQE) route. To do so, we require you to have completed either a law degree or the new Postgraduate Diploma in Law, and to have passed both SQE assessments prior to joining the firm. You can then begin two years of Qualifying Work Experience on our Training Contract.Why Elborne Mitchell LLP?Elborne Mitchell LLP undertakes ‘big firm’ work in a small and less formal environment. Our non-hierarchical structure fosters a supportive culture where trainees are encouraged to be proactive and fully engage with the work available. Our trainees work directly with partners and are given significant responsibility from the first day of their training, creating invaluable learning opportunities.We aim wherever possible to retain our trainees as qualified lawyers with the firm and are looking for individuals with ambition, intelligence, and strong teamwork skills.We generally recruit trainee solicitors one year in advance.To apply, please email your CV and covering letter addressed to Kate Payne.

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