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Deadlines:Vacation scheme 2 March 2025Training Contract 30 June 2025WHAT DO WE OFFER OUR TRAINEES?Our position as a leading international firm is built on our ability to understand, manage and complete transactions by drawing upon resources of our globally integrated practice areas. Our state-of-art telecommunications infrastructure links each of the Paul Hastings offices to the others and to our clients, facilitating the coordination of our transaction teams around the world.We will provide you with a first class training and development programme, combining on-the-job training and various professional courses. We will monitor your progress on a formal and informal basis to ensure you receive ongoing training and have the opportunity to give feedback on the programme itself and on those areas that you consider are of most interest to you.Our trainee solicitors will spend time in four seats, including corporate, capital markets, real estate, real estate finance, structured finance, leveraged finance, private funds, technology, cybersecurity, employment, litigation, restructuring and tax.Our firm offers a mentoring programme where an associate offers guidance to trainee solicitors through mentoring sessions and daily supervision. Mentors will seek to enrich and accelerate your professional growth by providing information about practices, as well as offering the personal guidance you will need to deal effectively with other lawyers and staff.We offer a competitive salary whilst training and benefits including medical insurance, a fitness and wellbeing allowance, life assurance and 25 working days' holiday.WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?Personal ProfileThere is no such thing as a "typical" Paul Hastings lawyer. We seek individuals with a wide variety of skills, who combine intellectual ability with enthusiasm, creativity and a demonstrable ability to thrive in a challenging environment. In addition, we expect you to show initiative and a willingness to make a positive contribution to the firm as a whole. People never thrive as individuals at Paul Hastings, only when they advance the common interest. When filling in the application form you should seek to demonstrate that you possess those qualities.Academic AbilityWe are looking for individuals with distinguished academic credentials. We expect candidates to have high level of achievement both at A Level (or equivalent) and degree level. This would normally mean an upper second or first class degree and a majority of A grades at A Level.Analytical AbilityThe exceptional depth and breadth of our practice means that we need to recruit those who can think clearly, identify the key aspects of a problem and apply sound commercial judgement and lateral thought. You will need to show that you can explain complex concepts in understandable terms, analyse the position and interpret the reaction of parties in complicated situations, anticipate risk and offer commercial solutions. We look for people who can see alternative ways of approaching and solving problems and who can identify key issues.DeterminationThe career path you have chosen is demanding, but rewarding. It will be intellectually challenging and make multiple demands on you. We therefore need to select individuals who possess the desire and drive to succeed in all circumstances and who can focus and deliver first-rate solutions even when under pressure.FlexibilityWe encourage innovation and are therefore looking for bright and engaging individuals who make a valuable contribution from day one. To achieve this you will need to enjoy dealing with new ideas and be able to adapt to new challenges. We are not just looking for talented legal minds – we need people who can appreciate the detail whilst not losing sight of the bigger picture.Interpersonal SkillsWe are a close-knit yet diverse office in London. Teamwork is paramount to our success. You will need to demonstrate that you have excellent communication skills and can interact with a broad range of colleagues and clients.OrganisationOur lawyers execute complex multi-jurisdictional transactions. It is essential to keep up with legal developments and understand our clients' businesses. You need to be able to manage, prioritise and not lose your cool when others might lose their's.Commercial AcumenCommercial sense and understanding usually develops with time and experience. However, we would expect you to demonstrate that you have the aptitude and potential to develop and apply business acumen as a lawyer.Enriching Your Training ExperienceTrainees are supported throughout the training period by an associate mentor and our Talent Management Team. They are encouraged to engage with Firm programmes and initiatives including charity and fundraising events, and affinity networks that promote diversity and inclusion.WHEN TO APPLYThe application deadline for 2027 Training Contracts is 30 June 2025. All applications will be reviewed after this date (not before).In June 2025 the firm will be offering&nbsp;Summer work placements. PHirst Steps placements will take place 16 - 27 June 2025. These placements are for those looking to gain experience in a City practice and will give participants experience of life at the firm and the work our lawyers do. Each placement is for one week and is paid. The deadline to apply is 2 March 2025.Our opportunities are open for applications to penultimate and final year law students, final year non-law students, and graduates.HOW TO APPLYClick Apply to apply for our March and September 2027 Training Contract positions. &nbsp; We will contact you by email to confirm receipt of your application. Please note that after this confirmation, we will only contact candidates who are invited to interview. Interviews for the March and September 2027 intakes will take place during August 2025.&nbsp;BROCHURETo learn more about training contracts at Paul Hastings, read our brochure.

Training Contract & Vacation Scheme - 2027 - Paul Hastings UK

Deadline: 5.30pm on 2 February 2025 (note 2 part application process prior to this deadline)We are always looking for innovative, pragmatic and commercially minded individuals to train with us. &nbsp;In return, we offer you a broad range of training opportunities to ensure that you have the skills, initiative and legal acumen you will need as a future solicitor.Training with us means that you are:Passionate about the law Curious to analyse and assimilate complex information Excited by the challenge of exemplary attention to detail Eager to develop your commercial awareness Looking forward to developing the professional fortitude that a career in the law will often demand of youTraining PathwaysIBB offers 24-months of practical legal experience for trainees who still aspire to qualify under the SRA transitional requirements (Periods of Recognised Training (PORT) and those who require Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) after successfully completing the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).During your time here you will gain experience across our practice groups spending six months at a time in each practice area.Whilst each seat is unique, in every seat you can expect early responsibility and an opportunity for hands-on contentious and non-contentious practice ensuring that you gain a vitally broad range of knowledge and experience.Learning, development and supervisionIBB Law’s trainee supervisors are experts in their fields and will be your main point of contact during your training with us.Your supervisor will ensure that your training is structured in a way that enables you to work both collaboratively and independently with some of our key clients whilst receiving regular support and planned feedback about your development and progressionFor PORT pathways, Professional Skills Course (PSC) completion still appliesFor SQE pathways, you will help to drive your professional skills development alongside your supervisorIBB’s Training Principal &nbsp;welcomes your ideas and so, you will take your turn in chairing your quarterly trainee meetings and leading on elements of our annual joint-trainee project which culminates in delivering a collective pitch to the partnership.RequirementsA strong academic background and solid legal work experience is an advantage.IBB Law requires you to have a 2:1 at degree level. Applications from those with degrees in disciplines other than Law will be considered but the GDL, LPC, and SQE2 must be achieved prior to commencement of a Period of Recognised Training (PORT) or Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) with the Firm.We will consider applicants who do not have a 2:1 but can demonstrate mitigating circumstances.The starting salary for a trainee solicitor is £28,500 per annum increasing to £29,500 per annum on the commencement of your second year.Our salaries are reviewed annually.IBB Law does not offer financial assistance for the GDL, LPC, or SQEWe do not offer work experience or vacation schemes however prospective trainees are encouraged to apply for Legal Administrator and Paralegal opportunities to gain a unique insight into what working for a leading law firm is like. All our vacancies are advertised on our website.How to apply<ul><li>Initially, we ask that you apply by submitting your CV to us via our online portal. Sadly, we cannot accept applications made through any other method (e.g, email).</li><li>Successful submissions will be sent our application form for completion.&nbsp; Applications must be with us by no later than 5:30 p.m. on Sunday 2 February 2025.&nbsp; Applications outside of this cannot be accepted.</li></ul>Successful applicants will be invited to attend our Assessment Day at our Beaconsfield office in late February / early March 2025.

Trainee Solicitor - Sept 2025 - IBB Law

<ul><li>Vacation Scheme deadline: 31 March 2025</li><li>Training Contract deadline: 30 April 2025</li></ul>Training ContractIt’s an exciting, but often daunting, stage of your life when you choose the law firms you want to apply to, when starting your career as a solicitor. From our perspective, we’re not just looking for anyone to join Steele Raymond. We have a huge responsibility to our clients and our current team to ensure we’re bringing in the best people, who are going to enhance the firm, thrive in our environment and who are committed to helping deliver our vision, in line with our values.Starting your career with a firm or moving from one organisation to another is significant. We take it very seriously that you may want to entrust the next stage of your working journey and your career to us.Qualifying is not easy – it involves a lot of hard work and study over many years. We would also say it involves being in a supportive environment where you’re given opportunities to develop and grow, with people around you who care – about your wellbeing and your progress.Obviously, we’re biased about what a great place to work Steele Raymond is, but we really do believe you’ll have a fantastic start to your career if you join us. We think you’ll most likely thrive in our open, supportive and friendly environment, working with people you will respect and who you will very much enjoy working with. New hires to the firm often comment that they can’t quite believe the friendliness of their new team and other colleagues and how warmly they’ve been welcomed into the firm – regardless of their grade or experience.You will be surrounded by leading experts in their fields for you to learn from on a daily basis. As a regional firm, we have a reputation for punching above our weight and recently we have significantly increased in size, growing the partnership and our turnover.We’re also a Legal 500 Future Lawyers winner for 2024/25 in seven categories – ‘Client Contact’, ‘Inclusiveness’, ‘Legal Technology’, ‘Quality of Work’, ‘Social Life’, ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Work / Life Balance’.As a business we focus on corporate transactions, commercial contracts, commercial property, strategic land, residential development, property &amp; commercial litigation and a full range of high-quality family and private wealth services, including wills, trusts and probate, contentious wills, trusts &amp; probate and estate planning &amp; tax. This means we currently have eleven teams you may have a chance of training within – otherwise known as ‘seats’ you could undertake.We have a longstanding track-record for nurturing talent with a fifth of the firm’s partners, Chairman&nbsp;Tim Stone, Training Principal Shaun Guppy, Nick Davies,&nbsp;Craig Hardman&nbsp;and&nbsp;Emma Stainwright&nbsp;all alumni of the Steele Raymond training programme. Read some of our stories too of how others have developed in the firm and thoughts about their experiences from current and recent trainees.Additionally, gain a behind-the-scenes view of life as a trainee solicitor by following us on InstagramWe currently offer two routes to qualification, both of which are detailed below. Typically, we recruit two or three trainees a year each September.Our Graduate Programme, via the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) routeWe offer a three-year programme to qualify as a Solicitor:<ul><li>Year 1 – You will work within a Legal Assistant / Paralegal role in one of our teams. You might have the opportunity to work in more than one team, however the team you join, and whether you move teams during year one is dependent on business need at the time of your employment. Six months into your first year, you can apply to progress to our two year Training Programme. If you’re successful, you will work as a Trainee Solicitor in years two and three of your Training Programme.</li><li>Year 2 – You will undertake your first year as a Trainee Solicitor and be placed in two of our different teams in six month intervals (your first and second seat). You will study alongside your work and complete your SQE1 exam towards the end of the year.</li><li>Year 3 – Subject to you passing your SQE1, you will progress into your second year of our Training Programme and gain experience in two more teams, again in six month intervals (your third and fourth seat). You will study alongside your work and complete your SQE2 exam.</li></ul>During years two and three the firm will pay for you to attend a preparation course before taking each of the SQE1 and SQE2 exams, along with also paying for your first attempt at these exams. In addition you are likely to receive paid study leave.At the end of this three-year Training Programme and subject to you passing your SQE exams, you will qualify as a Solicitor.Our Graduate Programme, via the LPC RouteIf you have already completed your LPC then you can proceed straight to becoming a Trainee Solicitor, which will equate to a two year Training Programme. During this two year period you will undertake four different seats in six month intervals and will qualify as a Solicitor at the end of the two years. You will not need to complete SQE1 or SQE2.<blockquote>“We understand the pressure involved when deciding where you want to start your legal career, but believe it is a very exciting opportunity for University Graduates with the launch of our new 3 year Graduate Trainee Programmes. As a firm, we are very passionate about our Training Programme and will support you throughout every step of your legal journey. We genuinely want you to succeed in your career and to also enjoy yourself whilst working towards that ultimate achievement.”</blockquote>–&nbsp;Victoria Jarmolkiewicz, Senior AssociateWhat we look for in a Trainee SolicitorTo apply for either Training Programme route, you will either be an undergraduate or graduate. Your degree need not be in law – we welcome applicants from all degree disciplines and universities.We’re looking for you to stand out from others – be that with your work experience, your achievements (academic, sports or arts), the skills and qualifications you’ve gained so far, or your commercial acumen.We want to know you’re passionate about the law and we also want to know you’re passionate about joining Steele Raymond. There really is no excuse not to undertake your research on the firm. It will show if you have and it will show if you haven’t!<blockquote>“I am often asked what makes an application for a training contract stand out. For me, the applicants who demonstrate exceptional personal achievement and have a good awareness of the firm are more likely to succeed.”</blockquote>–&nbsp;Shaun Guppy, Training PrincipalOur application process and important datesIf you would like to apply to join us in September 2026, or September 2027, please complete our application form and send this via email. Our closing date for applications is 30 April 2025. Interviews will be held in May 2025 and those successful at interview, will be invited to an assessment day in early June 2025.Summer vacation scheme 2025Based in our Bournemouth offices, our summer vacation scheme will give you a wide exposure to a variety of different teams. We will provide you with an understanding as to what working at a law firm is like and give you an opportunity to work under the guidance of experienced lawyers, so you can understand more about what they do and the area of law they’re passionate about.Our vacation scheme is open to LLB undergraduates or those finishing their Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL).If you would like to apply for this opportunity and are free the week of 7th July 2025, please send a covering letter and your CV by email. Within your covering letter, please let us know the following:<ul><li>What excites you about gaining some work experience at Steele Raymond?</li><li>Why you want to choose a career in law?</li><li>An example where you’ve employed your can do attitude.</li></ul>The deadline for 2025 applications is 31 March 2025.

Training Contract 2026 or 2027 & Vacation Scheme 2025 - Steele Raymond

Closing date for both: 30 March 2025Training ContractWe are currently accepting applications for Training Contracts starting in 2026.Our graduate programme will give you the knowledge and experience you need to start your career in law. We have a small intake of 4-5 graduate trainees per year which ensures the availability of plenty of challenging and interesting work and maximises retention rates upon qualification. In terms of the scope and complexity of work on offer, there is limitless opportunity as we are keen to test ability, aptitude and commitment from day one. Over the two-year graduate programme our trainees have the opportunity to rotate between our six practice groups; Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Family, Property, and Private Client. Throughout the graduate programme trainees are given regular development support from their supervisor.Our graduate scheme takes place in our modern offices in Gerrards Cross and trainees are expected to attend the office most days.Applicants must have good academics - A-levels (ABB) or equivalent and a degree in any subject (2:1 or above (obtained or predicted)). The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and attention to detail with the ability to work flexibly and solve problems creatively.In return we offer a competitive salary and financial support towards LPC/SQE courses.To apply applicants should complete the online application form which includes a CV and cover letter. They should use this stage to tell us about their grades at school/college and university, their work experience, their hobbies and interests outside of work, why they’ve chosen a career in law and why they feel they would be a good fit for BP Collins.Successful candidates will be invited to attend an initial screening interview with a member of the HR team and to complete a number of assessments.The final stage of the process will be an assessment day at our office in Gerrards Cross during which shortlisted candidates will take part in a scenario exercise, deliver a short presentation on a non-law related subject, and attend an interview with two of the partners.Vacation schemeWe are now accepting applications for our vacation scheme in 2025.The vacation scheme takes place in our offices in Gerrards Cross over five days between June and September. It provides a great way to get to know the firm and experience working in a regional law firm. It is also a good opportunity for us to get to know you and we regularly invite vacation scheme candidates to join our paralegal or training contract assessment process.Our programme offers students the opportunity to rotate between our six practice groups. During your week you will benefit from:<ul><li>introductions to each team</li><li>multiple networking opportunities with partners, associates, trainees and other representatives from across the firm</li><li>work shadowing with junior lawyers in each practice group, and</li><li>undertaking a mix of administration and paralegal/trainee tasks.</li></ul>Applicants must be studying or have studied for a law degree. &nbsp;To apply applicants should complete the online application form which includes a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should tell us about their grades at school/college and university, their hobbies and interests outside of work, why they’ve chosen a career in law and why they want to do a work placement at BP Collins.Successful candidates will be invited to attend an online interview with a member of the HR team and to complete a number of assessments.

Training Contract 2026 & Vacation Scheme 2025 - BP Collins

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

Application deadlinesVacation scheme 2025: 11 February 2025 08.00Training Contract 2026: 5 May 2025 08.00Training Contract 2027: 5 May 2025 08.00About Bevan BrittanBevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Alongside our recognised expertise in housing, local government, and health and social care, we are specialists in the construction, energy and resource management, higher education and financial services sectors.Supported by our valued business services professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams provide almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate, property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial and clinical negligence) legal and advisory services.As a responsible business, we embrace four values: Relationships, Reputation, Responsible and Results. These give us a sense of purpose. They influence the decisions we make and how we work with each other. Importantly, they motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and the communities that we’re part of.Consistently recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms and highly ranked across the legal directories, we are proud of our hard-earned reputation. Our 2023/24 financial results confirmed both revenue and profit growth for an eleventh consecutive year, ensuring our ability to continue investing in our people.Looking to the future, we’re targeting ambitious growth and success. And we’re looking for the best people to be part of it.Your Training Contract 2026 &amp; 2027Training contracts are provided across our four offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and London (London is not available for current 2026 application).Your two year training contract with Bevan Brittan will be made up of four six month seats offering you the opportunity to gain experience across our practice areas.We offer trainee seats across all five of our departments; Health &amp; Care, Commercial &amp; Infrastructure, Litigation, Advisory &amp; Regulatory, Employment, Pensions &amp; Immigrations, and Property. Each department encompasses a number of teams.&nbsp;From the outset you will be given real responsibility. The emphasis is on getting stuck in, learning and enjoying yourself. You'll be taking part in client meetings, doing your fair share of research and drafting and attending court hearings from the off.We believe it is crucial that our trainees have access to an extensive support network. For each seat you will be supervised by an experienced lawyer. You will also have the support of our Early Talent team who are always available to answer any questions or generally offer advice.EligibilityAs a professional national law firm, we are looking for strong academic achievement from applicants; ABB at A-Levels and 2:1 at degree level is our expectation (the degree does not have to be in law).We also recognise the value of relevant, strong, commercial work experience and welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate this, but may not fully meet our academic requirements. When applying, please do let us know of any clear mitigating circumstances, or if you have at least three years' relevant commercial work experience.Please note, you can only apply to one vacancy in a 12 month period.Work-life balanceWe offer a substantial benefits package to all employees. For trainees this includes:<ul><li>Competitive starting salary (including London weighting where appropriate)</li><li>25 days annual paid holiday</li><li>The option to purchase up to 5 days additional holiday</li><li>Additional unpaid qualification leave which trainees can take at the end of their training contract</li><li>Full funding for the SQE where appropriate (unfortunately we are unable to offer retrospective reimbursement)</li><li>A maintenance bursary for candidates still studying their SQE (or equivalent)</li><li>Pension with 5% employee contribution</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Permanent health insurance/income protection</li><li>A range of voluntary benefits including season ticket loans, childcare vouchers and Cyclescheme</li></ul>Summer Vacation Scheme 2025Our vacation scheme is a paid placement that runs for two weeks during the summer in each of our offices; Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and London (with flexible hybrid working).Taking part in our two week vacation scheme will give you an excellent opportunity to learn more about how we make an impact both in the communities we work in and on our clients. You will have the chance to meet our approachable people, experience our culture and the high quality work we do here at Bevan Brittan.You will be given real work to do from the get go and detailed feedback on how you are progressing by each member of the team you work with, to help you start developing your skills as a future solicitor.Throughout the scheme, you will be assessed across three areas: working in your team, a group presentation with other vacation scheme students and a partner interview. We fill most of our training contract places through our vacation schemes and currently have spaces available for our September 2026 and September 2027 (the majority) trainee intakes.EligibilityVacation Scheme applications are open to penultimate and final year law students, final year non-law students, graduates and those considering a change in career.As a UK top-100 law firm, we are looking for strong academic achievement from applicants; ABB at A-Level and a 2:1 at degree level is our expectation (the degree does not have to be in law). We also recognise the value of relevant, strong, commercial work experience and welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate this, but may not fully meet our academic requirements.When applying, please do let us know of any clear mitigating circumstances, or if you have at least three years' relevant commercial work experience.We may close these roles for applications before the current deadline.

Training Contract 2026, 2027 and Vacation scheme 2025 - Bevan Brittan LLP

DeadlinesVacation scheme: 31 January 2025Training Contract: 5pm on 30 May 2025Training ContractsWe currently recruit 6 trainee solicitors each year and have 4 vacation placement opportunities.We welcome applications from students who have taken a non-law degree as well as those who have studied law with a strong academic background and at least a 2.1 honours degree.We are proud, in most years, that we have a 100% retention rate.We usually recruit trainees up to two years ahead of the starting date for their training contract, as we recognise that many candidates look for the security of having a training contract in place before committing to their post graduate legal courses. We sometimes recruit within a shorter time period, for example if it is decided that the firm can accommodate extra trainees. We suggest that your application states the year in which you are applying to start a training contract, but if appropriate also states that you could join us earlier.We are currently flexible about whether candidates wish to qualify by studying a legal practice course, studying independently to pass SQE1 and SQE2 or wish to take a graduate apprenticeship whilst working at the Firm. If you wish to join as a graduate apprentice, you will work as a trainee solicitor and study for the SQE 1 and 2 at the same time with a day each week for study leave and additional leave allowance for exams. If you are successful in our selection process, we will discuss your study with you and decide which is the best route for you.The deadline for training applications in 2025 (for 2027 training contracts) is 5pm on 30 May 2025.We aim to send invitations to those candidates who have been selected to our assessment day by 6 June 2025. Our assessment day will be held in a morning or afternoon session and will consist of an introduction to the firm, group exercises and a short written exercise. Candidates who are successful following our assessment day will be invited back for interview. Our assessment day will be held on 24 June and interviews will typically be around two weeks after the assessment day.In considering applications we take account of academic achievements and the standard of degree likely to be obtained but also a genuine desire for a career in the profession and an interest in working and living locally. We place great importance on good interpersonal skills in the context of both the workplace and client care.We are looking for trainees who combine intellectual ability with practical common sense. Our aim is to continue to recruit trainees who upon qualification will wish to continue as valued members of the firm.One of our former trainees, Lucy Andrews, has written a blog “3 top tips to surviving your first seat as a trainee solicitor” that you may find a useful read. Two of our trainees, Kim Davies and Alicia Gardner have produced videos describing the sorts of things they do on a daily basis as a trainee solicitor.The training we provideThe training given at Paris Smith LLP is highly regarded by the SRA’s assessors.Our trainee solicitors spend 6 months in 4 seats from corporate, commercial and finance; commercial property and planning; conveyancing; employment; family; tax trusts and wills; and dispute resolution. This is flexible and is tailored as far as possible to each individual trainee. The training principal supervises the trainees and they are encouraged to give regular feedback as to training. The firm as a whole operates an open-door policy and trainees and work experience students often comment on our informal, friendly and approachable culture at all levels of the firm.As soon as a trainee joins us they are considered a full member of the firm. Trainees are involved in client matters as fully as possible and are expected to undertake work under supervision assuming increasing responsibility as training progresses. We aim to ensure that trainees learn to apply their knowledge on a practical basis.Our trainees are given wide experience including meeting clients, dealing with Counsel, technical experts and other lawyers, attending court, drafting and research. At Paris Smith LLP we ensure that our trainees have access to extensive on-line research facilities in the same way as all other lawyers. Trainees are entitled to study leave for examinations when undergoing the ongoing training required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority during a training contract.Money mattersParis Smith LLP is committed to paying its trainees a competitive salary and a contribution of £7000 towards the LPC/SQE or will pay for the fees for a graduate apprenticeship if you are studying whilst you work.Selection processFor training contracts the selection process comprises of three stages: application and CV; assessment day; and interview. If you have been successful at the application stage, you will be invited to an assessment day. If you have been successful at the assessment day, you will be invited to attend an interview with two partners of the firm.Vacation PlacementsParis Smith LLP operate an annual vacation scheme to give both law and non-law graduates the opportunity of experiencing the daily life of the firm. The current vacation scheme offered is for the week commencing 7 April 2025. The deadline for applications is the 31st January 2025. For vacation placements we select on the basis of application and CV only.

Training Contract 2027 & Vacation Scheme 2025 - Paris Smith

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

DeadlinesVacation scheme 31st&nbsp;January 2025Training Contract 30th&nbsp;April 2025Training ContractsEvery year we offer training contracts for those who have completed the LPC or are undergoing SQE.Our 2-year Training Contract or qualifying work experience will enable you to build on the knowledge that you have gained through your degree and LPC/SQE in a supportive and practical environment whilst you are mentored and trained by some of the best legal minds within their field of expertise.Our training contracts typically include gaining experience in four different legal teams. The training contract is, however, flexible to accommodate those who have time to count and wish to experience specialist areas.Typically Trainees move between our 7 offices.During your training contract, you will be supported by a training contract partner, and be part of our mentoring group. You will have access to a partner and mentor to support your development within the law and the firm and introduce you to new contacts.In each training seat, you will be supported by a partner in the team and will get lots of on-the-job training. You will also have access to external training, for example, MBL.You will have access to core skills training through the mentor programme and our regular lunch and learn sessions.You will receive regular informal feedback through each seat, and a formal end-of-seat review. You will be asked to carry out regular motivational maps, and we will support you in ways to enhance your motivation using Mojo.We welcome applications from law and non-law graduates. We are recruiting for training contracts to start in September 2026 and September 2027. Our trainees development policy includes access to funding and study leave. If you would like to get an insight into the Ellis Jones Training Contract, you can read an article from one of our newly qualified solicitors.Apply for a Training ContractWe are proud of our&nbsp;values and culture. If you are interested in applying for a training contract for 2026 and 2027 and think that you would fit into our culture, please give us at least one example of how in a covering letter attaching your CV. Please send your CV/Covering letter to our recruitment team.Vacation SchemeWe offer a 2-week vacation scheme which takes place in the summer.You will have the opportunity to work within two different teams.You will experience the culture of the firm, and you will have the opportunity to hear from qualified lawyers and trainees about their journeys to qualification, gather tips on CV writing and interview skills, socialise and make new contacts. It will also look great on your CV, and there may well be some opportunities for some paid paralegal work after the placement has finished.The 2-week summer vacation scheme is unpaid.We are happy to receive CVs from law and non-law students, who have usually completed their first or second year of study.Key Dates for ApplicationsEllis Jones offer a variety of career opportunities, including legal placements, vacation schemes and training contracts.&nbsp;January31st&nbsp;January 2025: Applications close for Easter Vacation SchemeApril7th&nbsp;April – 18th&nbsp;April 2025 Easter Vacation Scheme will be held30th&nbsp;April 2025: Applications close for 2026/2027 Training ContractsMay/JuneInterviews for 2026/2027 Training ContractsJulySuccessful 2026/2027 Training Contract applicants notifiedAny time: speculative applications for qualifying&nbsp;work experience

Training Contract 2026/2027 & Vacation scheme 2025 - Ellis Jones

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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