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Deadline for applications: 5pm on Monday 29th July 2024Wilsons Solicitors are one of the UK’s leading legal aid firms ranked in Chambers and the Legal 500 for our immigration work. We believe in justice for all. We are looking to add committed and talented people to our team.‍We are looking for individuals committed to building a career in immigration and asylum law.&nbsp;For the Trainee Solicitor role you will need to have&nbsp;(a) passed the LPC or be studying for it part-time,&nbsp;OR&nbsp;(b) passed SQE1;&nbsp;AND(c) successfully complete a 6-month probationary period with us before the Training Contract starts.‍SALARY RANGE: £27,352 - £32,000‍HOW TO APPLY‍Person specifications, job descriptions, application form, equality monitoring form, and more information on working at Wilsons are located on the current vacancies page at <a href="http://www.wilsonllp.co.uk" target="_blank">www.wilsonllp.co.uk</a>. To apply please complete the application form on our website.

Trainee solicitor - Immigration - Wilson Solicitors

Deadline for applications:s Sunday 18 August 2024 at MidnightAre you looking for a role that makes a positive difference in your local community?Passionate about delivering outstanding public service?If so, keep reading…Amber Valley Borough Council, located in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside just off junction 28 of the M1, offers a diverse range of services benefiting the local community. These include Legal Services, Elections and Democratic Services, Revenues and Benefits, ICT and Digital Transformation, Finance, HR, Housing, Growth, Climate, Communities, Regulation, and Planning.We are in an exciting period of transformation, guided by our new Chief Executive. Our Vision is:“Improving lives by being the best that we can be”This describes the Council’s long-term goal to serve the local community to the best of our ability by improving services, bringing about positive changes, and always adopting a value-for-money approach.Underpinning the Vision, we place great importance on our values:<ul><li>Pride in Amber Valley</li><li>Caring and Compassionate</li><li>Ambitious and Forward-Looking</li><li>Excellence is the Norm</li></ul>As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life for every resident, we are investing in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive Workforce Development Plan. This includes targeted staff development opportunities, succession planning, and the launch of a new Trainee Scheme.Join Us as a TraineeWe are seeking a full-time (37 hours) trainee in Legal Services. The successful trainee will transition into a permanent role upon completing their training and qualifications.&nbsp;We have a great opportunity for a hardworking, motivated and adaptable individual to join the Council’s Legal Services Team as a Trainee Solicitor for 2 years. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to gain experience in areas such as procurement, Data Protection and FOI, litigation, property, licensing, planning and governance work.The qualifications will be fully funded by the Council and the trainee salary is competitive, starting at grade 4 (£24,702 - £26,421) which will increase either by career graded progression or on appointment to a permanent role subject to successful completion of training and relevant qualification.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a trainee, you will work under supervision and guidance to experience a wide breadth of work that will develop your knowledge, skills, and experience. Officers in the Council are friendly and supportive so any trainee can be assured of a welcoming work environment.As a Trainee Solicitor, you will receive a variety of training including a fully funded Professional Skills Course with a view to admission as a qualified Solicitor with a guaranteed full time post available on successful completion of your training programme. In addition you will receive support and professional guidance whilst working within a team of friendly legal colleagues.We are looking for high-calibre candidates who:<ul><li>Are self-motivated and enthusiastic with a strong desire to learn;</li><li>Have effective research and analytical skills;</li><li>Possess excellent IT and communication skills, with ability to relate well to others;</li><li>Have a commitment to training and self-development; and</li><li>Wish to pursue a career in Local Authority law.</li></ul>Candidates must be able to deal with a varied and demanding workload and who are committed to delivering a successful in house legal service. We expect the individual appointed to take personal responsibility for delivering excellence, to work with others to achieve the best possible outcomes, to embrace change and new opportunities, to make the most of the resources available and to think and act in the best interests of the Council.Candidates must have completed or started studying their LPC Course on or before 31 December 2021 to apply for this post.What We Offer:<ul><li>Generous leave: Up to 24 days annual leave (increasing after five years of continuous service), 8 bank holidays, plus a Christmas shutdown week.</li><li>Flexible Working Scheme and policies supporting work-life balance.</li><li>Hybrid Working.</li><li>Free car parking and other excellent conditions of service.</li></ul>Ready to Apply?Before submitting your application, please refer to the “Guide to Applying” page on our website to ensure that you complete an application that showcases all your valuable attributes in the best possible lightIf you wish to join Amber Valley Borough Council on its exciting journey, make a positive difference, and launch your career, we would be delighted to receive an application from you. We look forward to hearing from you!The closing date for applications is Sunday 18 August 2024 at Midnight&nbsp; (Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted)We would be delighted to receive an application from you if you feel you can meet the above requirements as well as those described in the person specification.Please find the Job Description here <a href="http://info.ambervalley.gov.uk/docarc/docviewer.aspx?docguid=4eaa4ad7b16b4e6c843a1105b3b35ceb" target="_blank">Job Description</a>Please find the Person Specification here <a href="http://info.ambervalley.gov.uk/docarc/docviewer.aspx?docguid=dd6190c0906b4eb5946d88468402557a" target="_blank">Person Specification</a>CV’s are not accepted

Trainee Solicitor (LPC) - 2024/5 - Amber Valley Borough Council

Application deadline: 31 October 2024We usually take on two trainees each year, one in March and one in September, and we are able to offer LPC graduate opportunities as well as the new SQE training programme for law degree/GDL graduates.&nbsp; Our LPC programme is a four-seat training contract over 24 months and the SQE apprenticeship is a five-seat training program over 30 months.We interview on a bi-annual basis.If you application is successful, you will spend at least six months each in the Business, Commercial Property and Dispute Resolution Departments in our Manchester office. You are also likely to do some work&nbsp;with one or more of our specialist legal teams, such as Employment, Professional or Clinical Negligence,&nbsp;Family, Probate or Residential Conveyancing, and may have a formal seat in one or more of these departments.&nbsp; We reserve the right to place you in our Glossop office, but this usually only happens at a trainee’s request.<h2>What to expect</h2>We have a friendly and collaborative culture, balancing early responsibility with an open-door policy.&nbsp; Trainees are encouraged to have direct contact with clients from the outset. We also encourage you to get involved in the Manchester Trainee Solicitor’s Group and participate in their organised events with your peers.&nbsp; You can also join our Social Committee which organises regular events such as bowling, sports and theatre trips for all staff.We are an equal opportunities employer and have a diverse team. Our working culture is friendly and inclusive.&nbsp; We are hardworking but fair, and whilst we don’t have a 9 to 5 mentality when attending to client business, trainees are not expected to work late nights or weekends.We genuinely value our trainees and perhaps the most important measure of this is that the majority of our partners trained with the firm.Interviews for the training contract positions available in September 2025, March 2026 and September 2026 will take place early in 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;Applications are welcome from candidates seeking either the LPC or SQE route, with the deadline being 31st October 2024.Send your CV and a covering letter by email to <a href="mailto:carole.burleigh@dbf-law.co.uk" target="_blank">carole.burleigh@dbf-law.co.uk</a>or by post to Carole Burleigh, Head of Operations, at:Units 13-15 Brewery Yard Deva City Office Park Trinity Way Manchester M3 7BB

Training Contract  - 2025 & 2026 - Davis Blank Furniss

Application deadline: not statedGaby Hardwicke Solicitors is committed to investing in its junior lawyers, and our trainee programme is where it all starts.&nbsp; We see our trainees as future owners and leaders of the firm&nbsp; – indeed, five of our current partners trained with us – and our hope is that we will retain every trainee we recruit, and that they will go on to enjoy successful careers with the firm.We offer traditionally structured training contracts, where – typically – our trainees undertake four seats of around six months each.&nbsp; We are a mid-sized regional practice, offering both private client and commercial law services and a typical training contract will involve seats in both of these areas. &nbsp;We are blessed with great clients and there is plenty of quality work.Trainees undertake a short initial induction programme and then work under the direct supervision of a training principal (typically a partner, and often the head of a team).&nbsp; Both team managers and team members will give you the support that you need during your training contract and there will be plenty of opportunity for getting involved in both client work and on the job training.We don’t have a typical training contract applicant.&nbsp; However, what we tend to look for is:<ul><li>A track record of good academics – GCSE, A-level and degree (or their equivalent).</li><li>A genuine interest in the law, our region and working at Gaby Hardwicke.</li><li>Independence.</li><li>Collegiality</li><li>A determination to succeed and to do the best that you can.</li></ul>We consider applicants on both the LPC and SQE routes.&nbsp; However, we currently only offer training contracts to SQE applicants who want to undertake a full, traditional contract.We have three main offices – in Eastbourne, Bexhill-on-Sea and Hastings – and trainee seats might be in any or all of them.&nbsp; In each office our new trainees will find like-minded colleagues, be they existing trainees, newly qualified solicitors, paralegals or executives.As a firm we care a great deal about our working culture – making sure that our staff are well trained, happy and willing to go the extra mile for clients is important to us.&nbsp; We therefore encourage trainees to get involved in firm life and extra-curricular activities as much as they can.We offer competitive salaries from September 2024, (£28,500 in Year 1 and £31,000 in Year 2) and a great package of benefits.The Recruitment ProcessOur recruitment process for trainee solicitors has two stages:<ol><li>Formal application by covering letter and C.V. Applications are considered by our training principal, who selects between 8-16 candidates for interview.</li><li>A formal interview by a panel of partners, plus a short written assessment exercise.</li></ol>Our minimum academic requirements are a 2.1 degree, not necessarily in law, and a minimum of 128 UCAS points from 3 A levels or the IB equivalent.We are now inviting applications for training contracts (up to two) commencing in September 2026.All applications and any enquiries should be directed to <a href="mailto:debbie.ellis@gabyhardwicke.co.uk" target="_blank">debbie.ellis@gabyhardwicke.co.uk</a>.

Training Contract - 2026 -  Gaby Hardwicke Solicitors

Application deadline: 30 September 2024Thompson Smith and Puxon considers trainees to be vital for the future of the firm. We’ll ensure you are properly trained, supported and gain the right experience to emerge from the process as a well-rounded solicitor. We very much see our trainee programme as a route to a long -term career with the firm and not just a route to qualification. We have a very successful track record of retention with our trainees with many staying to progress their career at TSP, with some having become Associates and Directors at the firm.Our trainees meet frequently, both as a group and individually, with our Training Principal, Nicola Rout and we have a comprehensive feedback and review system in place so that trainees are well supported during their Training Contract.&nbsp; Trainees are actively encouraged to get involved in all aspects of life at TSP, including networking, business development and local charity initiatives.You can get an insight into our trainees’ perspectives of life at TSP through our Trainee Talks series.Our Training Contract usually consists of four core seats of six months duration each, although this arrangement can be flexible as mentioned previously. These seats can be in either our Colchester or Clacton office.&nbsp; Trainees will usually complete seats within the following teams:<ul><li>Corporate and Commercial;</li><li>Dispute Resolution;</li><li>Wills and Estates; and</li><li>A combined property seat in Residential and Commercial Property.</li></ul>We ask the trainees their preference for their final seat and do our best to match them with this practice area, wherever practicalities and business need allows. Other practice areas which trainees may experience at TSP are:<ul><li>Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury;</li><li>Agriculture (part of our Commercial Property team);</li><li>Employment; and</li><li>Family.</li></ul>We are seeking applications for training contracts from those who have achieved or are predicted a degree of 2:1 or higher. Applications are open to those wishing to qualify via the SQE route OR those who have previously completed their Legal Practice Course or SQE.Applications received before the end of September 2024 will be considered for our Training Contract Assessment Days to be held in January 2025 for our 2026 trainee cohort. Any received after this date will taken into account for our Assessment Days for our 2027 cohort.Our Training Contract Assessment Days for our 2026 trainee cohort will take place in our Colchester office in January 2025, with successful candidates being invited back for an interview in February 2025.&nbsp; We aim to recruit two trainees each year.Applications should be made via CV, covering letter and sent to our HR department at <a href="mailto:graduates@tsplegal.com" target="_blank">graduates@tsplegal.com</a>.

Training Contract - 2026 - Thompson Smith and Puxon

Application deadline: 30 September 2024Sinclair Gibson LLP is a boutique firm located in the heart of London’s legal centre which specialises in advising high net worth clients in connection with international and domestic tax and trust law matters, trust and probate litigation, and family law. The firm has nine partners who are supported by a team of highly experienced solicitors and administrative staff.Several of the partners are known as leaders in their fields and the firm itself has an excellent reputation for the quality of its work and dedicated service to clients over many years.The firm generally seeks to recruit between two and four trainees to join our team each September.What we offer traineesWe offer a high standard of training to individuals committed to a career in private client law. The training is split into four distinct seats ensuring six months in each of our three core practice areas: private client, litigation, and family.During each seat, you will sit in an office with either a partner or a senior associate who will supervise your work and guide your training. You will be expected to get involved in every aspect of the department’s work and as a result will have the opportunity to undertake a broad range of matters. You will also be exposed directly both to clients and other professionals that solicitors interact with on a regular basis, for example by attending consultations with Counsel, Court hearings and meeting with trustees and accountants. You will be supported throughout each of your seats and will receive regular feedback on your work to support your development.What we look forWe encourage you to apply for our training programme at the start of your final year of university (or start of the GDL year) but equally take applications from candidates studying for the LPC/SQE and those who have completed their studies.The work we do can often be challenging and so we look for candidates who have excellent academic results and have shown consistency in their achievements. In addition, we particularly seek out candidates who exhibit natural intelligence, flair, and imagination, and who can readily demonstrate the potential to become excellent solicitors.Salary and benefitsFirst year trainees are currently paid £43,250 per annum, rising to £45,500 in the second year. Salaries are reviewed in May each year.We offer trainees an excellent benefits package which includes life insurance, permanent health insurance and private health insurance, enhanced pension contributions and interest free travel loans.How to applyWe are currently looking to recruit two trainees to start in September 2026. If you wish to be considered for training at Sinclair Gibson LLP, please submit your CV along with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role by email to <a href="mailto:recruitment@sinclairgibson.com" target="_blank">recruitment@sinclairgibson.com</a> by 30 September 2024.

Training Contract - 2026 - Sinclair Gibson

Application deadline: 30 September 2024Clarkslegal is leading full-service commercial law firm with over 100 years of history, trusted relationships and innovation to call upon, providing advice to our clients, both in the UK and internationally.Our lawyers are specialists in their fields and love what they do. We build trusted relationships, and we genuinely care for our clients, and work together as a collaborative team. We are a member of TAGLaw, a leading international alliance of high-quality, independent law firms, which gives the opportunity for international work.<h3>Current Applications – Reading Office</h3>Trainees undertake four 6 month seats, typically in our corporate, employment, real estate and dispute resolution teams based in our Reading office.Trainees are closely supervised and supported and have regular review meetings, as well as formal appraisals.Click apply to access and download our application form.

Training Contract - 2026 - Clarkslegal

Application deadline: 30 September 2024We recognise that our firm’s continued growth and future success are dependent on our ability to recruit, develop and retain excellent lawyers.We therefore attach a great deal of importance to our award-winning training programme and we have an excellent record of retaining those who have trained with us. Indeed, many of our current partners and colleagues trained at Blandy &amp; Blandy, including our joint managing partners Tim Clark and Jonathan Gater.In the past five years we have offered permanent roles to 80% of our trainee solicitors upon completion of their contracts. You can read about our current trainee solicitors, as well as Sophie, Natasha and Louise, who all joined us as newly qualified solicitors in 2022, having trained at our firm.With a team of 16 partners and more than 60 specialist solicitors and advisers, in Reading, Henley-on-Thames and Wokingham, we are here to represent our clients in life and business.We are committed to providing trusted, effective and valued legal advice and a responsive and highly personal service, and to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.Recognised as a top tier firm in the UK’s leading guides to law firms, Chambers UK and The Legal 500, we have also held the Law Society’s Lexcel quality mark since 2003. Our successful approach has been recognised in the likes of Chambers Student Guide, the LawCareers.Net Training &amp; Recruitment Awards, the Lex 100 Survey and by Best Companies. Factors such as the quality of work undertaken and the level of client contact our trainees enjoy, alongside a welcoming and supportive culture, job satisfaction and good work/life balance, have all been highlighted by our trainee solicitors.Having marked our 290th anniversary in 2023, we are proud to be one of the UK’s longest established law firms, and we combine this heritage and our independence with a modern and forward-thinking approach.The deadline for training contract applications commencing 2025 is 30 September 2024.&nbsp;To apply please send your CV and cover letter to <a href="mailto:hr@blandy.co.uk" target="_blank">hr@blandy.co.uk.</a>

Training Contract - 2025 - Blandy & Blandy

Application deadline: 31 August 2024We are currently looking to recruit a trainee solicitor to join our established and thriving team.Key Skills Required:<ul><li>to have successfully completed the LPC by September 2024.</li><li>a good academic background with a minimum 2:1 Law Degree or equivalent</li><li>self-motivated.</li><li>able to work independently and within a team environment.</li><li>possess excellent professionalism and interpersonal skills.</li><li>remain positive when working under pressure; and</li><li>have a methodical approach to solving problems and routine tasks.</li></ul>While working in a team environment they will be required to work individually, managing their own time and prioritising tasks to enable deadlines to be met.The successful candidate will be offered a Fixed Term contract for two years.The firm has a considerable reputation within the market and the successful candidate will receive appropriate training.Immediate start available.If you feel you have the relative skills &amp; experience necessary to be successful within this role please forward an up to date copy of your CV for consideration to <a href="mailto:enquiries@horwoodjames.co.uk" target="_blank">enquiries@horwoodjames.co.uk</a> in the first instance.

Training Contract - 2024 - Horwood & James Solicitors

Application deadline: 31 August 2024George Green LLP offers a structured, fully supervised programme to its trainee solicitors, ensuring that trainee solicitors usually spend six months in each of four disciplines within the practice.Organic growth has proven very successful and the firm is committed to attracting and retaining the right graduates.&nbsp;We recruit up to three trainees per annum.We&nbsp;are currently recruiting for training contracts commencing from&nbsp;March 2025 onwards. Only completed training contract applications will be acceptedSuccessful applicants will typically have a minimum “BBB” or equivalent at A level and a 2:1 degree.&nbsp;Please bear this in mind when applying.&nbsp;No preference is given to any particular degree subject.&nbsp;Applicants of all ages are encouraged to apply.Find out moreSo what will you be doing on a daily basis? &nbsp;&nbsp;One of the good things about training with a firm this size is that you are exposed to a wide variety of work, from drafting wills and LPAs to assisting with the due diligence on a multi-million-pound transaction.No matter what you are doing you are always made to feel like a valued member of the team.&nbsp; Given the size of the firm you will find that everyone knows each other and there will always be someone available to help if you are unsure of anything. &nbsp;You will, of course, be required to take an appropriate amount of responsibility for the work you do from an early stage and you will also be expected to be able to cope with a variety of problems as and when they arise.&nbsp; You certainly won’t be spoon-fed but, equally, you won’t be left to feel like you’re drowning. &nbsp;One of our key values is “friendly” and that is the most mentioned word staff use when it comes to appraisals and this very much underpins how we look after our trainees.The firm offers a broad range of services which allows trainees to gain experience in a variety of different practice areas.&nbsp; Whilst trainees generally complete four six-month seats, the firm is willing to be flexible if you have shown an interest in a particular field.&nbsp; You can usually spend your final seat in the department you wish to qualify into with a view to hitting the ground running.What are the clients like?&nbsp; Due to the location of firm, it counts numerous owner-managed businesses amongst its clients, many of whom are still heavily involved in manufacturing; however, the reputation of the firm also attracts more high-profile, “blue chip” clients.&nbsp; You will be expected to engage with clients from an early stage and start developing long-term relationships that can be built on throughout your career.Trainees are encouraged to build contacts with other professionals from the outset and will be given invaluable opportunities to attend a variety of networking events.&nbsp; In the past, some of our trainees have been actively involved in the Birmingham Trainee Solicitor Society, the Wolverhampton Junior Lawyers Division and Future Alliance for the Black Country and have continued to reap the benefits of the contacts they have made following qualification.In terms of career progression, the firm is very keen to retain its trainees upon qualification.&nbsp; For those of you with aspirations for partnership, you should note that two of our most recently appointed partners started with us as trainees just 9 and 8 years ago respectively demonstrating how we are committed to fast tracking our home-grown talent!Trainees are also encouraged to get involved with the firm’s social committee which is responsible for organising the Christmas and summer parties as well as day trips, fundraising events and after-work socials.&nbsp; Each year we nominate a charity to support throughout the year and there are numerous opportunities for staff to become involved in a wide range of fun filled activities from cake sales to mountain&nbsp; hikes!Our approach throughout the Firm is open and approachable, friendly as we say above.&nbsp; Our Chief Executive is wedded to a non-hierarchical structure which promotes active management of career progression and, vitally, wellbeing.&nbsp; We coach and mentor everyone top to bottom with a view to everyone having every opportunity to be the best that they can be.&nbsp; David takes a keen interest in all trainees growth and development with a view to helping them make an informed choice as to where they would like to specialise on qualification.&nbsp; As David says, “whilst we do of course focus on caring for clients, vitally, we also prioritise caring for each other”.

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