To be eligible to apply for a Trainee Solicitor role, you’ll need to have the following qualifications:
- Degree: A 2:1 or above*, although this doesn’t need to be in law. If you study a non-law degree, you’ll need to take the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or equivalent course. Applicants should be in their penultimate year of undergraduate study as a minimum and state their current predicted grades.
- LPC/SQE: The Legal Practice Course must be undertaken by everyone who’s secured a training contract or is seeking to secure one. This course is usually a one-year, full-time course and aims to prepare students for work-based learning while providing a general foundation of practice. More information will be available soon for options undertake SQE
*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
How the application process works
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.
