Our training contracts offer a hands-on, exciting entrance into the world of law.
We provide a complete spectrum of city-quality legal services to businesses and private clients from the heart of some of the most beautiful towns and cities in Britain. With a team of over 800 legal advisors and employees, we pride ourselves on our exceptional quality of service and client care making HCR a great place to kick start your legal career.
Choosing a law firm to undertake your Period of Recognised Training with is one of the most important decisions you will make in your legal career, and not one to take lightly. You’ll have to consider the areas of legal work you want to work in, the nature of the firm you want to work for, whether you’ll get proper training and also the opportunities that you’ll have to secure a permanent role at the end of your training period. However, we think that we offer an exceptional place to train, and unique learning opportunities you won’t find anywhere else.
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“We are passionate about developing talent at HCR and recognise that when selecting our Trainees we are really selecting HCR’s future Partners. So we make sure our training programme covers everything our clients expect from our lawyers… the best”
Rachel Turner, Training Principal
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To be eligible to apply for a Trainee Solicitor role, you’ll need to have the following qualifications:
*please let us know on your application form if you have any extenuating circumstances which you would like us to take into account should you not meet this criteria
We hold Assessment Centres for Trainee Solicitors every Summer.
Step 1
Complete an online application form along with a cover letter and CV. The letter forms part of the shortlisting process so spelling, grammar and accuracy are all taken into consideration.
Step 2
If successful, you will be invited to attend a first stage interview. This is a quick fire interview process and a chance for you to find out more about the firm. Outcomes are given via e-mail within a week.
Step 3
If successful at the first stage, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre where you will demonstrate your ability to work as part of a team, prioritise work and showcase your presentation skills. This is followed by further interviews with a panel of partners.
Step 4
If you are successful at the assessment centre, we will notify you via e-mail and write to you confirming our offer of a Trainee Solicitor role. Those who are unsuccessful on this occasion will be offered feedback and further guidance.
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