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Application deadline: 31 July 2025We are now accepting applications for September 2027.We recruit one or two trainee solicitors each year. Our standards of training are recognised as being of the highest calibre and we are proud that at the end of their time with us, our trainees go on to become skilled and highly capable qualified solicitors.We do not believe in engaging several trainees and then cherry picking the best at the end of their time with us. We look to recruit the right people from the outset, with a view to them enjoying a long and fulfilling career with us.We consider that trainee solicitors are the future of our firm - which is proven by the fact that many of our partners and senior lawyers trained at Rollits.What will you do?You will be based in the Hull office, but may be required to spend time at York.We expect trainee solicitors to become a valuable member of the Rollits team from day one. Trainees at Rollits learn by doing, by being involved, and by taking responsibility. Our Qualifying Work Experience is split into four seats, each of six months. You will gain experience in company and commercial, dispute resolution and property, and may also have the opportunity of spending time in our private capital department.You will also be expected to join in with the firm's many and varied business development activities.What will we do?We will provide you with work experience incorporating real work, client contact and top quality experience, and support you during this key stage in your career.Trainees always sit with a qualified lawyer, sometimes a partner, who will supervise you on a day to day basis. In each seat you will be assigned a trainee supervisor who will ensure that things run smoothly for you, and who will keep the training principal fully informed of your progress. We also assign a training "buddy" to first year trainees, who are usually newly qualified lawyers who have recently experienced the demands of the training contract and can offer you informal support and advice.You will be subject to informal progress reviews on a regular basis, and by more formal appraisals twice in each seat.Continuing professional development (including the professional skills course) is provided for you through internal and external seminars and workshops.Who do we want?Students will need to be able to begin a period of Qualifying Work Experience in September 2027 having completed (and passed) a law degree and LPC or academic non-law degree, GDL, LPC or SQE1 and SQE2 by that date.&nbsp; &nbsp;We are looking for candidates with the equivalent of three grade Bs at A level, and if you have not already done so, you must be on track to obtain a 2:1 or above in your degree.You must have good written and oral communications skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;We value commercial awareness, and the ability to demonstrate commitment to Rollits and its business region.&nbsp;&nbsp;Above all we are looking for candidates with the right attitude and who are motivated and enthusiastic about a career in the law.How to applyPlease complete the on-line application form and submit it with a covering letter and CV to:Jill Hudson, Rollits LLP, Citadel House, 58 High Street, Hull HU1 1QEOr e-mail your application to her at: <a href="mailto:jill.hudson@rollits.com" target="_blank">moc.stillor@nosduh.llij</a>

Training Contract - September 2027 - Rollits

Deadline: 6 July 2025We are looking for post A-level students dedicated to a career in law to join the firm in September 2025, with a view to complete the Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme and qualify as a Solicitor.Are you a post-A-Level student passionate about a career in law? We’re excited to invite applications for our Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme, starting in September 2025.&nbsp; This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn and qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales. About the programme: • A structured, six-year programme combining paid legal work with part-time study at The University of Law. • For the first four years, you’ll work within a dedicated legal team, building your legal expertise and growing your professional network. • In the final two years, you’ll join the trainee solicitor intake, completing four six-month seat rotations across different departments. • You’ll work four days per week and dedicate one day to study.The apprenticeship is an alternative path to going to University that offers the same career destination, but avoids the expensive fees. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for an alternative to University and offers an alternative route to becoming a qualified lawyer in England &amp; Wales.Our Solicitor Apprenticeship allows you to earn whilst you learn, with a structured programme, which is approximately six years in length. It combines paid work experience and training at a Law Firm with part-time study for a professional qualification.During your first four years you will work with one team, developing your legal knowledge, building your academic knowledge of the Law as well as developing your internal and external network. In the final two years you will join the trainee solicitor intake and commence four additional seat rotations, each of six months.Application ProcessStage one – Online application formStage two – Online strengths assessmentStage three – Phone interview with the Early Careers TeamStage four – Assessment centreApplications will close at 11:59pm on Sunday 6 July 2025.Please note we start screening application forms and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign.The CompanyFieldfisher is Times Top 20 Law Firm, a highly commended firm in the European Financial Times Innovative Lawyers rankings and is repeatedly nominated for awards in areas including dispute resolution, M&amp;A and IP. Many of our lawyers are recognised by legal directories as leading professionals in their areas of specialism and we are top two-ranked in a number of our key practice areas. Our network spans over 1,800 people across 26 international offices in 12 countries. We operate across our offices in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Belfast (2), Berlin, Birmingham, Bologna, Brussels, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Guangzhou, Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Turin, Venice, Vienna and Silicon Valley. Fieldfisher aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.

Solicitor Apprenticeships (school leaver) - September 2025 - Fieldfisher

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

Deadlines:Easter Vacation Scheme - 26 February 2025Summer Vacation Scheme- 23&nbsp;July 2025There are two ways to obtain a training contract with our firm. The first option is to apply to spend a week with us during our Vacation Scheme weeks. Students that impress and show an interest in pursuing a training contract will either be invited to a follow up assessment with our trainee recruitment panel or offered a place at the next available Trainee Assessment Day.Our award-winning Vacation Scheme invites students wishing to get a taster of what it is like to work at LP&nbsp;before applying for a training contract. Scoring highly in the Legal 500&nbsp;Future Lawyers survey rankings, the scheme offers visitors time to complete some real work alongside our partners and staff and to show us your skills.The 2025 Vacation Scheme will last a week and will run once during the Easter holidays and again in the Summer.&nbsp;During your week you will be given the chance to meet&nbsp;with our lawyers and current trainee solicitors, spend time in various teams practising different legal disciplines, and take part in a number of group exercises.&nbsp; Amongst other awards, we have been winners in the&nbsp;Legal 500 Future Lawyers&nbsp;'Social Life' category many times so you know there will be a visit to the pub at the end of the week!We recruit for both weeks separately so make sure you apply before the deadline for the week you wish to join. Due to the limited number of spaces available (we take up to five visitors per week) we usually have to prioritise applications from those eligible to apply for a training contract during the same year. Ordinarily this means that you will be in your second or third year of a full-time law degree, in your final year of a non-law degree or undertaking post graduate study. That being said, if you are applying for the Summer week and have just finished your first year of law, then we would certainly consider your application.To apply,&nbsp;please send a covering letter and a copy of your CV.&nbsp;Your application should outline your interests, career plans and why you feel you are the right candidate to spend a week with us.

Vacation scheme - 2025 - Leathes Prior

Application deadline of 30th June 2025SQE routeThe new route for becoming a solicitor involves sitting two sets of exams, SQE1 and SQE2 and undertaking a two year period of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE).When joining us via this route, we would expect you to already have SQE1 by the time of your start date, and any previous QWE registered and approved.&nbsp; We will fund the SQE2 exam as a part of your offer.This programme is usually recruited for two years in advance of commencement, with applications for our 2027 intake now open. The deadline for applications is 30th June 2025.For more information on this route, please contact Kate Sowerby, or to apply, please send your CV and covering letter.Alternatively, you can apply for any of our Paralegal positions and after 12 months of service, you can make an internal application for SQE funding through our internal Legal Career Development Policy.&nbsp; This funding is granted where there is a business need for an NQ solicitor in the department and both SQE1 and SQE2 exams are paid for by us. An interest-free loan is on offer to fund the preparation courses too.LPC routeWe provide the two year Solicitor Training Contract route for those graduates who have their Legal Practice Certificate (LPC).&nbsp; This route is only available to candidates who have already completed or are in the process of completing their LPC.&nbsp; The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) route has replaced this for new students.You will usually have four six month seats and we always try to match these seats with your personal career interests, either commercial or private client, or both for those who’ve not yet decided.During the two year period you will undertake the Professional Skills Course (PSC) at Northumbria University which will be funded as a part of your offer.This programme is usually recruited for two years in advance of commencement, with applications for our 2027 intake now open. The deadline for applications is 30th June 2025.For more information on this route, please contact Kate Sowerby, or to apply, please send us your CV and covering letter.For more information, click Apply.

Training Contract - 2027 - Burnetts

Application deadline: 31 January 2025 for Vacation Scheme 2025Application deadline: 30 June 2025 for Training Contract 2027&nbsp;Your training contract is the start of your career in law.The two-year training period gives you hands on experience and a highly personal feel via six-month seats in four of the following practice areas:<ul><li>Commercial Disputes &amp; Class Actions</li><li>Corporate</li><li>Employment Law</li><li>Intellectual Property</li><li>Restructuring &amp; Insolvency</li><li>Insurance Litigation</li><li>Private Client</li><li>Property and Property &amp; Trusts Litigation</li></ul>Whilst there is inevitably high demand to be seated in some areas, we seek to give you as much scope as possible to shape the direction of your training. In addition to SRA requirements we endeavour to enable all trainees to complete a seat in both our non-contentious practice areas and our Litigation departments.Training confident solicitorsEdwin Coe is committed to helping trainees develop into competent and confident solicitors. You will be given the opportunity for ‘hands on’ involvement including managing your own files. Throughout your training period, there will be a continuous process of two-way feedback. The firm operates mid-seat and end-seat reviews, with the aim of monitoring your progress and supporting your development over the course of the two years.If you receive an offer of a training contract, you probably won’t start here for around two years. To ensure you start to feel part of the team and in order for you to get to know your peers, we will be in regular contact with you and invite you to various social events.Entry RequirementsWhat we look for in youWhether you are applying for a Summer Vacation Scheme place or a Training Contract, we are looking for well-rounded individuals with a passion for law, supported by a strong academic record:<ul><li>Minimum&nbsp;2:1&nbsp;degree or grades to date</li><li>Plus ABB at&nbsp;‘A’ Level or equivalent qualifications</li></ul>Candidates that have not achieved the above academic qualifications will still be considered where exceptional circumstances apply.In order to be considered, your application will need to demonstrate your ability to establish professional credibility, build strong working relationships and to work both autonomously and as part of a team. Strong IT, communication and listening skills are a prerequisite for the role of a Trainee Solicitor. Ideally we are looking for candidates who participate in extra-curricular activities and who have already attained some legal work experience.LPC/SQE FundingStudents who accept a training contract with Edwin Coe LLP will be provided with sponsorship for the LPC course or SQE 1 &amp; 2 courses and exams, provided they have yet to complete the course.Vacation scheme 2025&nbsp;The best way to learn more about Edwin Coe and what we do is to come and see us in action over the course of a working week! Our Summer Vacation Scheme gives you an insider’s view of the day-to-day work of a solicitor and what it is really like to work here.You will gain experience of two departments over the course of the week, being supervised by a qualified associate and getting involved in real work. There will also be the opportunity to attend client or department meetings where appropriate. We expect you to work normal office hours of 9.00 am – 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday. We will reimburse reasonable travel expenses during the course of your vacation scheme. If you are travelling overseas, please check with us before planning your trip.Summer Vacation Scheme dates: w/c 16 June &amp; 23 June 2025Salary for Training ContractEdwin Coe offers a competitive salary package.BenefitsWe offer a flexible benefits package.<ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 27 after five years’ service)</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>Pension scheme (5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)</li><li>Interest free season ticket loan</li><li>Group Life Assurance (4x base salary)</li><li>Group Income Protection</li><li>Health Cash Plan</li><li>Dental Plan</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Critical Illness Cover</li><li>Holiday purchase (subject to arrangements agreed on an annual basis)</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li></ul>

Training Contract & Vacation scheme - 2027 & 2025 - Edwin Coe

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

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