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Deadline for applications 19 May 2025DAC Beachcroft has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Solicitor Apprentice within our Corporate, Banking, Insolvency and Tax team. This is a 30 month full-time contract based in our Bristol office, with a start date in early September.Forming an integral part of an established team of over 40 fee earners, the main purpose of this role is to provide an excellent standard of support to the team across the practice areas in Bristol and London. &nbsp;Joining DAC Beachcroft as a Graduate Solicitor Apprentice offers a structured path to becoming a fully qualified solicitor, with comprehensive support through the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE1 and SQE2). You'll gain invaluable hands-on experience, enhancing your skills in legal research, client interaction, document preparation and case management. Throughout the programme you will have a dedicated study day each week with BPP University.All course and exam fees are covered and you'll earn a competitive salary while you learn. Additionally, you'll benefit from professional development through access to supervisors, mentors, and skills coaches, along with a range of employee benefits such as pension plans, healthcare cover, and gym memberships. The day release study format ensures a balanced approach to work and study, making it an excellent opportunity to build a successful legal career at DAC Beachcroft.The Corporate, Banking, Insolvency and Tax team at DAC Beachcroft is a large team with a significant presence in our offices in Bristol and London. The Bristol and London teams work closely together to provide an excellent service for our clients. The main focus of the team's work is dealing with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate and finance transactions, insolvency situations and general advisory work. The work is project based, very involved and engaging.&nbsp;Our clients are discerning and expect a gold standard of service. We advise a number of in-house legal teams at major corporates as well as significant clients in the healthcare, real estate and financial services sectors. Requirements• A qualifying Law degree at a 2:1 or above, or a non-law degree at a 2:1 or above with a pass on a GDL, PGDL, CPE or equivalent completed in the last 5 years.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;• A minimum of BBB at A Level or equivalent;At least five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English and MathsPlease contact our Early Talent team if any questions.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities• Providing a first class client-facing service, liaising positively with clients and their support staff over the phone, email and in person, and building relationships as appropriate• Accurate and timely preparation of correspondence, agreements and other documents• Amending documents, proof reading and creating comparisons to highlight changes• Preparing draft engagement letters• Opening and closing files• Liaising with overseas counsel.The Ideal Candidate• A can-do, proactive attitude to approaching new tasks and picking up work• The motivation to pursue a career in the Legal sector• High levels of attention to detail and good relationship building skills• Must work well within a team and high pressure environments• Experience of Microsoft Office programmes&nbsp;• Reliable and adaptable, with a good attention to detail• Enthusiastic, motivated and keen to learnAbout DAC BeachcroftWe are a leading international legal business with over 3,000 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We are market leaders in insurance, health and real estate but with a full-service offering, including growing Financial Services and Tech capabilities. We represent a wide range of clients – from household names to government departments and NHS bodies. We act for nearly all of the top-20 UK and global insurers, we're market leaders in the provision of strategic, commercial and regulatory advice to providers and commissioners in the health sector, and in real estate we advise all of the UK’s top-five housebuilders.We are a fast-growing international business with offices around the globe.&nbsp; In addition to our 11 UK offices, we also have offices in Bogota, Buenos Aires, Dublin, Lima, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Miami, Milan, New York, Paris, Rome, Santiago, and Singapore plus a broad network of affiliations across the globe.&nbsp;At DAC Beachcroft we are committed to and recognise the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion across the board, including and beyond the protected characteristics. We take decisions based solely on merit. We value, welcome and seek out people with different backgrounds and life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, ways of thinking and identities.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (graduate) - Sept 2025 - DAC Beachcroft

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

Trainee Solicitor - 2025 - Peninsula Business Services

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleHours: 35 per week Monday to FridayLocation: Bromley/LeedsStart Date: July/August 2025DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. By joining the Legal Services team you’ll be working in a place where empathy meets expertise. Within our own dedicated law firm, our diversely talented team support and guide customers through life’s toughest moments.What you'll be doing:We’re searching for Apprentices to join our team on a 6-year Programme within DLG Legal Services. During the programme you will gain experience in various departments within DLG Legal Services, developing your technical and soft skills whilst studying towards the Solicitors Qualifying Exams on the 6-year Apprenticeship with a view to qualifying as a Solicitor and gaining a permanent position in one of our Litigation teams.Your apprenticeship rotation could follow this or a similar path:<ul><li>Year 1 – You will start in our Customer Response Team, learning the start of the claims process, being responsible for initial contact with the client, completing telephone Q&amp;A’s with the client, proactively managing their expectations and providing clear and correct information using a friendly and professional manner.</li><li>Year 2 – You will then progress to the Settlement Unit to learn the end of the claims process, chasing and dealing with incoming payments, clearing balances and closing files.</li><li>Years 3 &amp; 4 – You will work in our Motor Damage or Dispute Resolution teams, assessing who is at fault and the value of the claim as well as dealing with litigation tasks such as drafting court documents, dealing with court directions and preparing for trial and providing advice to our clients.</li><li>Years 5 &amp; 6 – You will complete your apprenticeship working in our Personal Injury Litigation team, dealing with employer liability and public liability as well as road traffic accident claims, assisting with higher value claims and dealing with all aspects of litigation.</li></ul>Training Provided:As a Solicitor apprentice with BPP, you will complete the Solicitor Level 7 Apprenticeship. Additional learning within the apprenticeship at levels 4, 5 and 6 will enable you to be awarded an&nbsp;LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice, from BPP.Your Level 7 apprenticeship shall be delivered by a blend of online and face-to-face from BPP (alongside our award-winning internal training). Coupled with the on-the-job learning, completion of the apprenticeship will lead to obtaining your solicitor qualification.Please note that the Level 7 apprenticeship may change depending on any upcoming funding changes to be announced by the government.What you'll need:To be eligible to apply for this apprenticeship you will:<ul><li>Need at least 5 GCSEs at Grade C (4) or above and 3 A Levels with 128 UCAS points (or be predicted to achieve these).</li><li>Applicants need to have lived in the UK for the last 3 years</li><li>Those awaiting A Level results will be required to sit an entry examination with BPP for eligibility</li></ul>We’re looking for someone who is passionate and that has a genuine interest in starting a career in the Legal Services industry!Being able to meet deadlines and having a great eye for details is key in this role. This role will involve collaborating with a wide variety of people; therefore, we are looking for someone with great communication and relationship building skills. &nbsp;You’ll enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be able to work effectively as part of a team as well as having the capability to follow instructions and work individually.Computer literacy is essential as you will be working on a case management system and using office applications such as Word, Outlook, Excel and Teams.Benefits:We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:<ul><li>9% employer contributed pension</li><li>50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover</li><li>Additional optional Health and Dental insurance</li><li>EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.</li><li>Generous holidays</li><li>Buy as you earn share scheme</li><li>Employee discounts and cashback</li><li>Plus, many more</li></ul>We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. Which is why we’ve looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best – whatever that looks like — and offering real choice, flexibility, and a greater work-life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They’re about recognising who you are and the life you live.Be Yourself:Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Solicitor Apprenticeships (school leaver) - 2025 - Direct Line group

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

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

Trade Mark ParalegalLocation: LiverpoolSalary: CompetitiveJob Type: Fixed Term ContractOur client is a leading full service intellectual property firm with an international client base with offices located in Birmingham, Liverpool, London and Munich. Since being established in 1884, they have grown from a regional firm into an international practice. Despite their long history they are a young firm with a fresh approach to their clients' requirements and employee career progression. They are rated as one of the leading intellectual property firms in the UK.They have a strong trade mark team with a proactive approach to portfolio protection and maintenance, with expertise in all areas. They handle all aspects of establishment, use, registration, maintenance and enforcement of trade marks. The RoleThey are currently looking to recruit a Trade Mark Paralegal to cover maternity leave for a fixed term contract of 12 months (although the contract may possibly be extended to a maximum of 18 months).They will join the TM team in the Liverpool office and the successful candidate will provide a support service to all of the company Trade Mark fee earners.Primary Duties:<ul> <li>Making up new cases, and updating entries on computerised records</li><li>Conducting Trade Mark database searches and compiling search reports</li><li>Dealing with trade mark post</li><li>Preparing responses and reminder letters to clients on Trade Mark matters</li><li>Handling assignment recordals, changes of name, mergers, reclassifications and changes of client/representative</li><li>Preparing cost estimates for clients</li><li>Preparing and filing trade mark applications</li><li>Preparing trade mark schedules</li><li>Handling prompt lists and proactively dealing with deadlines</li><li>Monitoring WIP, preparing draft bills, dealing with accounts, billing and invoice enquiries</li><li>Handling UKIPO/EUIPO notifications</li><li>Handling client enquiries</li><li>Providing general support to TM Partners/Fee earners</li><li>General duties commensurate with position</li><li>Liaising with renewals department to oversee trade mark renewals</li></ul> Secondary Duties:<ul> <li>Covering for absence of renewals paralegal, including dealing with trade mark renewals</li><li>Typing support, as necessary</li></ul> Skills and Qualifications<ul> <li>Capable of working both independently and as part of a team</li><li>Have proven organisational skills and excellent oral and written communication skills</li><li>You will possess a commitment to quality and attention to detail</li><li>A high level of accuracy is essential</li><li>Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role</li><li>Be proactive and cooperative with a flexible approach to covering various tasks as needs dictate.</li></ul> This is an opportunity to play an important role in a successful department, and career advancement prospects are excellent for the right candidate.BenefitsFrom starting:<ul> <li>Competitive salary</li><li>A pleasant and friendly working environment</li><li>Flexible working – core hours and hybrid working</li><li>35 hour week</li><li>26 days annual leave, increasing by one day with each complete years' service, to a maximum of 31 days, in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Life Assurance cover</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Mutual pension contribution of up to 5%, salary sacrifice option available</li><li>Smart casual dress code</li><li>‘Giving Something Back' - a paid day off once a year to volunteer at a charity of your choice</li><li> Social events</li></ul> After successful completion of probationary period<ul> <li>Health Cash plan</li><li>Cyclescheme</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Enhanced family friendly benefits</li><li>Discounted gym membership</li><li>Access to ‘My Perks' which provides discount codes or money back on different websites</li></ul> To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.

Trade Mark Paralegal

Deadline: 30 June 2025See post on LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7316556281022984194-x1S7?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAABPSSAYBLoPy7QFOyyR6YrrIml2dQFlVw4k" target="_blank">here</a>This role is suitable for someone that has completed thier A Levels but not yet done a law degree. I am looking to take on a solicitor apprentice in September, this is a good way to qualify as a solicitor without student debt whilst gaining experience in the areas of criminal and military law.&nbsp; The role will be 4 days per week, based in Liverpool City Centre and one day off for training which will be completed online. Salary for year one will be at minimum wage for an apprentice, this will increase to national minimum wage in year two.&nbsp; The successful candidate will come out with the following qualifications:&nbsp; Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship (after 13 Months)&nbsp; Level 5 Advanced Paralegal Apprenticeship (after a further 24 Months)&nbsp; Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship (after a further 18 Months) Accredited Police Station Representative (within the 2nd 24 months)&nbsp; This would count as qualifying work experience towards your SQE.&nbsp; To qualify as a solicitor SQE1 &amp; SQE 2 could be taken at this point.&nbsp; Must have GCSE Maths and English. Please send CV to <a href="mailto:admin@ellegal.co.uk" target="_blank">admin@ellegal.co.uk</a>&nbsp;

Solicitor Apprenticeships (school leaver) - September 2025 - E&L Legal

Deadline: tbc July 2025Begin Your Legal Career with Us Our solicitor apprenticeship programme offers an opportunity to combine practical experience with academic study, leading to a potential career as a solicitor without the need for university.Over six years, you’ll earn while you learn, combining hands-on work with academic training, and emerge fully qualified without paying any tuition fees.What Is a Solicitor Apprenticeship?A solicitor apprenticeship is a structured programme where you’ll work and study. You’ll be working towards obtaining an LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice degree and passing the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) Parts 1 and 2. This will all come at no cost to you.Out of the five working days per week, you will study one day with our training provider, BPP, where you can study online to work towards your qualifications. The online study will include weekly knowledge workshops, portfolio development and guided self-study.Why Choose UsWe’re dedicated to nurturing talent and providing the support you need to thrive. As a solicitor apprentice at our firm, you’ll:<ul><li>You will have access to processes, systems, equipment, technology and automation—all designed to make your life easier, make you more efficient in your work, and improve the quality and consistency clients can expect from Helix.</li><li>Be provided an enterprise-level (best on the market) Microsoft laptop and accessories</li><li>Enjoy a strong network of support, including a dedicated mentor and a curated knowledge base we have created.</li><li>Work in a modern office space located in central Brighton</li><li>Be part of a growing company with many other people learning and growing together.</li></ul>Programme StructureWork (4 days/week): Initially, you’ll undertake the most basic administration tasks and work on all aspects of operations and legal services. This will give you a strong foundation in every aspect of the company and the legal industry. This will be invaluable when you eventually qualify as a solicitor and possibly become a partner.. As your experience grows, you will slowly start working as a paralegal, working on disputes and court proceedings. At each stage your mentor and the rest of the team will make sure that you are not out of your depth but close to it. How quickly you develop varies widely between individuals.Study (1 day/week): One day a week dedicated to online academic learning with our learning partner BPP where you will work in our office on your laptop to study.Who Can Apply?We’re looking for ambitious, driven individuals with a passion for law and a willingness to learn. Minimum Entry Requirements:<ul><li>ABB at A-Level (or equivalent – 128 UCAS points) – higher results are preferable.</li><li>Minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English.</li><li>Designed for school leavers without a prior degree.</li><li>Must be able to start work in either September 2025 or January 2026</li></ul>SalaryWe value the contribution of our apprentices and reward you accordingly:<ul><li>£18,000 salary in your first year, increasing annually as your skills and experience develop</li></ul>By the time you complete your apprenticeship and qualify you should be able to join our team full-time as a Solicitor. We would expect you to be able to command a salary of circa £70,000&nbsp;<ul><li>Fully funded tuition fees for your LLB and SQE preparation</li></ul>Your Future CareerOn successful completion of the apprenticeship, you’ll be a fully qualified solicitor, ready to embark on an exciting legal career. You will also be working and what will be a very substantial and successful growth business. We expect to hire you on a full-time basis as a solicitor after you qualify.Key Dates:<ul><li>The apprentice will start work in September 2025 and January 2026.</li><li>Our application deadlines are expected to be in July 2025 and November 2025, respectively.</li></ul>How to Apply:Submit your email address to us in via the website and we will send you an email when our application process begins later this year.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - September 2025 - Helix Law

Note: Please apply if you would like your details to be saved within the Firm's applicant tracking system (Allhires). We may contact you to speak about a relevant position as and when it becomes available.Please complete as much of the application form as possible so that we can consider you for vacancies that suit your skills and experiencePurpose of job:Our paralegals and senior paralegals at Kingsley Napley play a vital role in their practice areas in supporting and assisting the lawyers on a wide range of interesting cases.With eleven practice areas in total, many of our lawyers are seen leaders in their field, and their diverse client base and level of expertise has seen their involvement in some of the most significant legal cases over the past 50 years. Although the practice areas differ, their approach to team work remains the same; collaborative, creative and tactical – with all team members working together to ensure that the client gets the best service and the best results possible.Due to the nature of the work, we are often seeking paralegals who can join us at short notice for 6 – 12 month fixed term contracts (this can vary)Whether you are a career paralegal or recent graduate – if you are interested in making a speculative application for a future paralegal role, we would like to hear from you.Our paralegals should be motivated, enthusiastic and driven. Those who have excellent attention to detail, a willingness to learn and show a commitment to producing work to the highest standard.Please note this is a speculative advert only. You will not receive feedback on your application.

Paralegal (speculative) - all practice areas - Kingsley Napley

The closing date is 31 July 2025Becoming a solicitor at WrigleysWrigleys is a specialist firm that concentrates on specific areas of law. &nbsp;We are always interested to hear from candidates who have a genuine interest in our firm, and in at least one of our specialisms.We seek talented individuals to be our solicitors of the future. &nbsp;If you think you have what it takes to join our specialist firm of leading lawyers, please do contact us.In the past, we offered around three training contracts per year to candidates under the Legal Practice Course route to qualification. &nbsp;We have always been flexible, in that we don’t simply recruit the ‘top three’ candidates who apply – instead we remain open-minded as to the numbers, and aim to recruit those candidates who embody our Values and Ways of Working.We are continuing this pattern under the Solicitors Qualifying Examination route, so we now welcome applications from both SQE candidates and those under the transitional (LPC) arrangements.&nbsp;We do not have a set process for legal apprenticeships, but if that is the route you wish to take to solicitor qualification, and you think you could make your career at Wrigleys, please do apply.We offer excellent training, and if you are an SQE candidate, we offer some financial support for the SQE – please see below.What do we look for?We take a long term view of recruitment. &nbsp;We are looking to find in our pre-qualification solicitor recruitment the individuals who will qualify with us, stay with us and make a real contribution, perhaps becoming the leaders of the firm in future. &nbsp;A number of our current partners trained with the firm. &nbsp;We expect candidates to know something of the firm before they apply, even if that is simply from reading our website. &nbsp;As a specialist firm, we appreciate that it can be difficult for candidates to gain experience in one of our fields prior to applying, but we do look for some evidence of a genuine interest in our specialisms, either through your experiences to date or in your covering letter. &nbsp;We look for good grades, but we do not set specific minimum requirements. &nbsp;A 1st class or 2:1 degree (gained or predicted) is preferred, though applicants with a 2:2 will be considered if the rest of their application is sufficiently strong. &nbsp;Similarly, A levels (or equivalent) at A and B grades are preferred, but not essential. &nbsp;We look at each application as a whole.Fundamentally, we seek strong candidates who can make a valuable contribution to the firm, and we are interested to hear from candidates planning to take any of the various routes to become a qualified solicitor.What is our process?We are now accepting applications for candidates to join us in September 2027. &nbsp;These may be for traditional Periods of Recognised Training under the transitional arrangements, or you may be an SQE candidate, or looking for a legal apprenticeship. &nbsp;Please make it clear on your application which route you are pursuing.Our process is as follows:<ul><li>To apply please visit our vacancies page: You will be required to provide a CV and a covering letter.&nbsp;</li><li>Please ensure that your CV includes all of your academic qualifications, subjects and grades, including GCSE and A levels. If it does not, this could impact your application, and it may mean that we cannot give it full consideration.</li><li>We will take mitigating circumstances relating to your academic record into consideration. Please provide full details of your mitigating circumstances with your application, and include written evidence from the examining body/relevant academic institution and/or verification by a third party such as your doctor or tutor.</li><li>The closing date for 2027 recruitment is 31 July 2025. Applications received after this date will not be considered.&nbsp;</li><li>Candidates will be selected and invited for video and in-person interviews at our Leeds office in August.&nbsp;</li><li>Offers will be made shortly after the interviews have taken place.</li><li>Sadly, we cannot reply to all applications, but if you have applied and have not heard from us by the end of August 2025, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.</li></ul>We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment.What does the training look like?For our training contracts (i.e. transitional arrangement two-year ‘periods of recognised training’) we offer seats in three or four of the following areas:<ul><li>Property</li><li>Private client, trusts, probate and tax planning</li><li>Pensions</li><li>Charities (including employment, company and commercial, social enterprise)</li><li>Court of Protection</li><li>Wrigleys undertakes no litigation or contentious work as such, but training and experience in contentious matters (as is required by the SRA Practice Skills Standards) is available through secondment to another firm.</li></ul>For SQE candidates, we will broadly replicate the training contract, with seats as described above providing two years of Qualifying Work Experience with us. &nbsp;Our small recruitment intake will enable us to adapt to suit the experience, aspirations and interests of the individuals we recruit.Trainees at Wrigleys are given early responsibility and make an important contribution to our teams. We offer competitive trainee and NQ salaries, and we have excellent retention rates on qualification.Does Wrigleys provide funding?If you are entering the profession through the SQE route, we will require you to do up to the full two years’ QWE with us, and to attend an SQE preparatory course at a training provider of our choice. &nbsp;We expect this to be a one-year full time Master’s course. &nbsp;Subject to agreeing the detailed terms with you, Wrigleys will pay the cost of the SQE preparatory course and the cost of the SQE exams. &nbsp;If you are looking to pursue the legal apprenticeship route, please apply and we can discuss funding.We do not provide any funding for the GDL or LPC.Important Dates<ul><li>Application deadline: 31 July 2025</li><li>Interviews: August 2025 (video and in-person at our Leeds office)</li><li>Offers made shortly after interviews have taken place</li></ul>

Trainee Solicitor - September 2027 - Wrigleys

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

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