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We will be accepting applications until 31st March 2025.&nbsp;Mincoffs Solicitors is one of the North East’s leading corporate and commercial law firms, making it a fantastic place to start your legal career.Consistently praised by both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners guides, our team boasts Top Tier departments and Leading Individuals and produces glowing client and connector testimonials, year on year.Our clients are located across the UK and further afield, including the US, Thailand and India to name just a few, and work in a variety of sectors such as hospitality, technology, media and entertainment, manufacturing and healthcare.With all that being said, perhaps the most important detail for those who are right at the start of their careers is the fact that we value our trainees and consider you an important part of the team from day one.That means you’ll be working on cases with solicitors at the top of their fields, honing essential legal skills and gaining real client experience.With a team of more than 100 and growing, we believe our culture is intrinsic to the success of the business and host regular staff drinks, brunches, clubs and events to give you the opportunity to mix with staff across the firm and at all stages of their careers.We take on two trainees per year, who will spend six to eight months in three or four seats and cover a range of contentious and non-contentious experience.While we will try our best to offer you exposure to the areas of law you are particularly interested in, this cannot be guaranteed.Potential seats may include:<ul><li>Corporate</li><li>Commercial Services</li><li>Real Estate</li><li>Dispute Resolution</li><li>Employment</li><li>Wills, Probate and Trusts</li><li>Family Law</li></ul>How to applyThe application process for our training contract is straightforward: email a copy of your up-to-date CV and a covering letter.What year should I be in to apply?Candidates should have completed or be completing their exempting degree or LPC or SQE1 and SQE2 when applying for a training contract at Mincoffs Solicitors, to be in a position to commence a training contract in autumn 2025. Alternatively, we accept applications from candidates who will be in a position to commence a training contract in autumn 2026.Can I apply if I initially studied a ‘non-law’ degree?Yes, provided you undertake the Graduate Diploma in Law and LPC or SQE1 and SQE2 prior to your contract commencing.Further informationFor any further information, or if you would like an informal chat about our solicitor training contract application process, please email our dedicated Training Contract inbox and one&nbsp;of the team will get back to you.

Training Contract - 2025 & 2026 - Mincoffs

DeadlinesVacation scheme 2025 and Training Contract 2027: 31 January 2025Training Contract 2026/7 only: 30 April 2025Carry out your training with usIt’s important that all of our junior lawyers, whether they are trainees or apprentices, are the right fit for us as a firm. And it’s equally important that we are the right fit for them.&nbsp;To apply for our Vacation Scheme in 2025, and Training Contract in 2027 click Apply.&nbsp;Applications for the Vacation Scheme will close on 31st January 2025. Direct Training Contract applications close 30 April 2025.We are currently supporting both the SQE and LPC routes to qualification as part of our training contract as follows:<ul><li>For any applicants who have not yet completed or commenced an LPC course, our training contract offer will include sponsorship of the SQE.</li><li>We are still accepting applications from individuals who have already commenced or completed an LPC course (to include any courses which build in the LPC, such as 4 year combined undergraduate in Law and LPC course), and these candidates will not need to complete the SQE as part of our training contract.</li></ul>Four seatsDuring your two-year training contract with us you will have the opportunity to complete four placements (known as seats) of six months each. These will take place within four of our eight departments: Corporate, Commercial, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Private Client, Employment, Health &amp; Regulatory, Housing and Real Estate. Your seat choices are extremely important and we work with our trainees to ensure they get a broad experience of the firm, while also catering for your own personal ambitions and areas of interest.You might also have an opportunity to work with one of our clients on a secondment basis. These are typically with our larger clients as part of their in-house legal team .Training and supportThe training contract begins with a two-week induction programme to introduce you to the firm, your first team, your fellow trainee solicitors and our systems and processes. This ensures you are fully prepared when you undertake your first seat.Trainee/NQ buddy systemDuring the induction process you will be assigned a ‘buddy’, who will be a NQ solicitor. As someone who has recently completed their training contract, they will be ideally placed to offer support and guidance and answer any questions you may have. Once in your seat, you will work through a structured programme, perform real work and your mentor will oversee your development over the next six months. All the while, you will be provided with feedback through our regular reviewsOngoing training and developmentThroughout the two-year training contract you will also receive a multitude of training and the opportunity to attend regular legislation update seminars, as well as soft skills development training.BenefitsAlongside a competitive salary our trainees receive:<ul><li>25 days holiday plus statutory holidays and the ability to buy up to an additional 5 days</li><li>Group personal pension plan with employer contributions</li><li>Flexible benefits package including health and dental cover, insurance and discounted shopping</li><li>Life assurance package</li><li>Subsidised parking and interest-free season ticket loan for travel</li><li>Postgraduate course sponsorship including tuition fees and maintenance grants</li></ul>Before applying, take a look at our&nbsp;Join Us&nbsp;section.&nbsp; Here you will find out how you can discover more about the firm and our people before deciding whether to apply.At Ward Hadaway, we believe in investing in our people.We are passionate about helping our people to fulfil their potential and grow their careers with the firm. This is why we ensure that the training experience is rich and rewarding for each of our junior lawyers, with a focus on allowing our people to develop successful, fulfilling careers in the law.We are members of The Sustainable Recruitment Alliance and we make sure the impact on the environment during our search for early talent is minimised.&nbsp; As such we are very proud&nbsp;to have won the 2022 Award for Sustainability in Early Talent Recruitment.&nbsp;

Training Contract 2027 and Training Contract 2025 - Ward Hadaway

Application deadline: Vacation scheme 31 January 2025Application deadline: Training Contract 30 June 2025Trainee Solicitor vacancy 2027Many of our Directors and solicitors have completed training contracts with Mills &amp; Co and we see our trainees as the future of the firm. As a trainee you will work with three or four Directors, gaining experience in several different areas of law: shipping litigation, international trade, commercial contracts, sale of goods and ship finance.&nbsp;Most of your training will be work on actual cases, under supervision. Typical trainee tasks include reviewing documents, carrying out legal research, giving advice to clients by telephone or email, participating in meetings, drafting pleadings, and assisting with trial preparation. You will move on to more complex work and build your knowledge and skills base as your training contract progresses.&nbsp;Our starting salary for 2024 was £33,000. We also provide private health care and thirty-four days of annual leave (including bank holidays). We also have a pension scheme and a private health care plan. We sponsor successful candidates through future PGDL and LPC/SQE studies, paying the fees for the courses/exams, subject to certain criteria and conditions.We are looking for:&nbsp;<ul><li>Academically bright individuals&nbsp;</li><li>A 2:1 degree or above (not necessarily in law)&nbsp;</li><li>An appetite for challenging, stimulating work&nbsp;</li><li>Commercial awareness&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent time-management and communication skills&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work well within a team&nbsp;</li><li>Flexibility and the ability to thrive under pressure&nbsp;</li><li>A genuine interest in shipping law&nbsp;</li><li>Commitment to a long-term job in the North East&nbsp;</li><li>Additional languages and previous experience of seafaring are desirable qualities, but not required.&nbsp;</li></ul>Our next vacancies are in 2027. The closing date for applications is 30 June 2025.&nbsp;Vacation scheme 2025Get the&nbsp;inside trackWe offer week-long vacation schemes for university students and prospective trainees. During the week you will sit with one of our Directors, experience the work we do for yourself, and attend internal seminars and social events.During vacation schemes the firm will arrange and pay for accommodation for students who do not live locally and will pay travel expenses from within the UK. A subsistence allowance is also paid. Applications for 2025 must be submitted by 31 January 2025. A total of six placements will be offered between Easter, June and July 2025. We will notify the successful applicants in February 2025.To apply for any of our current vacancies, please send your CV and covering letter to Tamsin Neale, our Office Manager. You can also contact Tamsin if you’d like more details of our vacancies, how we work, or what we provide.

Training Contract & Vacation scheme - 2027 & 2025 - Mills & Co

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

Deadline: 1pm 6 February 2025Job summaryAre you an aspiring solicitor with an interest in criminal law? Apply for the Crown Prosecution Service legal trainee scheme now and start your training pathway in October 2026.At the Crown Prosecution Service, we’re responsible for delivering justice through the independent and effective prosecution of crime. We are the biggest employer of criminal law specialists in England and Wales, and ranked as one of the most attractive employers for law students by Universum. We’re proud to be recognised by our legal trainees in the Legal 500 Future Lawyers survey 2023 for our legal technology, job satisfaction and work-life balance.As a trainee solicitor, we offer you a comprehensive two-year training programme and a permanent role as a crown prosecutor after successfully completing our legal trainee scheme. You’re supported by a highly trained supervisor who offers guidance and opportunities to develop your understanding of working as a prosecutor. You have at least one secondment in an area outside of criminal law, and complete courses in proactive prosecuting, disclosure, advocacy skills, domestic abuse advocacy drills, and a CiLEX-regulated associate prosecutor qualification for rights of audience, enabling you to present independently in court.You can develop your knowledge by working in specialist crime areas including rape and serious sexual offences, organised crime and fraud. We’re committed to your professional growth and expect, following your initial role in the magistrates’ court, that you have the necessary skills to apply for promotion opportunities based in the Crown Court including senior crown prosecutor roles.We currently have two adverts live, one for a pupil barrister role and one for a trainee solicitor role. You can only submit one application for these vacancies. If you apply for both positions, or the same position more than once, we will only accept an application for the first role you applied for and will automatically reject the second.In addition, we have two adverts live for Welsh speakers, if you are an aspiring barrister or solicitor who speaks Welsh, we encourage you to apply under one of those separate adverts.Job descriptionOur legal trainee scheme is an extensive training programme to help you become a fully qualified solicitor. You gain valuable experience in all areas of criminal law, from reviewing cases and preparing pre-charge advice to meeting with victims and witnesses. You’re guaranteed a permanent position as a crown prosecutor after successfully completing your training periodPerson specificationWe're looking for people with:<ul><li>a demonstrable interest in criminal prosecution and public service</li><li>demonstrable&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;and&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;work&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Crown Prosecution Service&nbsp;and&nbsp;our&nbsp;role&nbsp;in&nbsp;the wider criminal justice system</li><li>a&nbsp;strong&nbsp;focus&nbsp;on&nbsp;continuous&nbsp;learning&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;apply&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;of&nbsp;criminal&nbsp;law gained from study and experience</li><li>commitment to a career as a lawyer practising criminal law in the Crown Prosecution Service</li></ul>Your role and responsibilities<ul><li>To prepare cases for prosecution on summary-only and either-way offences in the magistrates’ court working with caseworkers, meeting witnesses and supporting counsel.</li><li>To advise police and other investigators on charging decisions, and work with criminal justice partners, defence lawyers and counsel on casework.</li><li>To shadow prosecutors at magistrates’ and Crown Court and observe advocacy.</li><li>To attend conferences with police and counsel, and meetings with victims and witnesses.</li><li>To carry out legal research and provide feedback to your legal supervisor and other colleagues.</li><li>To work with a supervisor throughout pupillage, keeping accurate records of work and meeting to discuss your training progress.</li><li>To arrange and complete your required work secondments.</li></ul>QualificationsUndergraduate degree You must hold a minimum of a 2:2 university undergraduate degree. This doesn’t need to be in law, we consider equivalent undergraduate degrees.If you have completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and have an undergraduate degree at a minimum of a 2:2 in a subject other than law, you must have completed one of the following conversion courses: • Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) • Common Professional Examination (CPE)If you have opted for the Solicitor Qualifying Exams (SQE) route, a conversion course isn’t required. We accept non-law degrees along with successful SQE 1 and 2 results, without the GDL or CPE. Postgraduate qualifications You must have successfully completed, or be due to complete, the Legal Practice Course or Solicitor Qualifying Exams 1 and 2 to be able to start the legal trainee scheme in October 2026. You must provide your qualifications to our recruitment team by 1 September 2026. If you’re unable to provide confirmation of passing your LPC or SQE by this time, you’re removed from the process. We don’t accept CILEX instead of the LPC or SQE qualification. The Crown Prosecution Service doesn't offer sponsorship for vocational qualifications. We check all certificates and academic qualifications if you’re invited to complete an online video interview. It’s your responsibly to provide supporting evidence of academic eligibility within the deadline. If you don’t include your undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications on your application form, you won’t meet the eligibility criteria and will be removed from the recruitment process.BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:<ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul>Technical skillsWe'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:<ul><li>Undergraduate Degree</li><li>Postgraduate Qualifications</li></ul>BenefitsAlongside your salary of £29,620, Crown Prosecution Service contributes £8,580 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.&nbsp;You’re guaranteed either a crown prosecutor or crown advocate role after successfully completing your legal trainee scheme.&nbsp;The Crown Prosecution Service is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work, and individuality is truly appreciated.We want to ensure all our employees can thrive at work and home and offer a range of support to achieve a balance. This includes where possible, flexibility of working hours and flexibility to support caring responsibilities. Your working week is spent in either court or the office to ensure you get the most from your supervisor and training.We also offer a range of benefits:&nbsp;<ul><li>a Civil Service contributory pension of up to 28.9%&nbsp;</li><li>25 days’ leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years</li><li>an extra privilege day to mark the King's birthday</li><li>competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave</li><li>Cycle2Work scheme, employee savings</li><li>up to £350 each year to spend on personal development</li></ul>LocationsBirmingham, Brighton and Hove, Bristol, Cambridge, Canterbury, Cardiff, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Eastleigh, Exeter, Guildford, Hull, Ipswich, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Mold, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Norwich, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Preston, Reading, Sheffield, St Albans, Swansea, TruroFor further information on this vacancy and to apply, select Apply.&nbsp;

Trainee Solicitor multiple - October 2026 - Crown Prosecution Service

Deadline 31 January 2025We believe that aligning your legal career to a sector you’re truly passionate about is the key to becoming a great lawyer. Our unique solicitor training contracts give you the flexibility to shape your own experience and gain invaluable, first-hand experience in one of our three business groups: Business Services, Health or&nbsp;Marine.&nbsp;Our training contracts offer you the opportunity to do four, six-month seats over the course of the two years, with opportunities based in Liverpool, Manchester, London, Leeds, Newcastle and Birmingham.&nbsp;How our training&nbsp;contracts&nbsp;workDuring each six-month seat, you’ll have two reviews with our dedicated trainee committee. This team of partners, legal directors and senior associates from across our business groups is on hand to support you. They’ll monitor your progress, offer advice and help&nbsp;you&nbsp;grow,Beyond your legal training in each seat, we’ve designed a special trainee development programme to boost your business skills and personal and professional growth. These bi-monthly sessions give you the foundation you need to build your career, connect you with your fellow trainees and take a holistic, person-centred approach to&nbsp;your&nbsp;training.Reflected by our A* ranking in peer support from Legal Cheek, our trainee community is encouraging and always on hand to share advice&nbsp;and&nbsp;guidance.&nbsp;Life at Hill&nbsp;DickinsonAt Hill Dickinson, we value your contributions not just to each of your teams, but also to the wider firm. During your training contract, you’ll have the chance to get involved in our corporate responsibility initiatives, join our diversity and inclusion groups and be an ambassador for the firm at law fairs and business development&nbsp;events.We offer a wide range of benefits to support your personal and professional life – which we always review to make sure they suit our people – including a well-deserved birthday off! Head to our benefits page for more details on our competitive&nbsp;perks.Trainees in our northern offices start on £30,000, and £43,000 in London, both increasing in the second year of the training&nbsp;contract.As you finish your contract, take some time to recharge with our qualification leave policy to help you prepare for your new career as a qualified solicitor in your chosen practice&nbsp;area.&nbsp;Insight&nbsp;daysWant to see what it’s really like to work as a trainee solicitor at Hill Dickinson? Join us for an insight day at one of our UK&nbsp;offices.&nbsp;During the day, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the business group you’re interested in. You’ll meet the teams, complete practical tasks and hear from our current trainees about their experiences working across different&nbsp;sectors.You’ll also get the opportunity to get a feel for our friendly and welcoming&nbsp;culture.&nbsp;

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