Training Contract 2026/2027 & Vacation scheme 2025 - Ellis Jones

Deadlines

Vacation scheme 31st January 2025

Training Contract 30th April 2025

Training Contracts

Every year we offer training contracts for those who have completed the LPC or are undergoing SQE.

Our 2-year Training Contract or qualifying work experience will enable you to build on the knowledge that you have gained through your degree and LPC/SQE in a supportive and practical environment whilst you are mentored and trained by some of the best legal minds within their field of expertise.

Our training contracts typically include gaining experience in four different legal teams. The training contract is, however, flexible to accommodate those who have time to count and wish to experience specialist areas.

Typically Trainees move between our 7 offices.

During your training contract, you will be supported by a training contract partner, and be part of our mentoring group. You will have access to a partner and mentor to support your development within the law and the firm and introduce you to new contacts.

In each training seat, you will be supported by a partner in the team and will get lots of on-the-job training. You will also have access to external training, for example, MBL.

You will have access to core skills training through the mentor programme and our regular lunch and learn sessions.

You will receive regular informal feedback through each seat, and a formal end-of-seat review. You will be asked to carry out regular motivational maps, and we will support you in ways to enhance your motivation using Mojo.

We welcome applications from law and non-law graduates. We are recruiting for training contracts to start in September 2026 and September 2027. Our trainees development policy includes access to funding and study leave. If you would like to get an insight into the Ellis Jones Training Contract, you can read an article from one of our newly qualified solicitors.

Apply for a Training Contract

We are proud of our values and culture. If you are interested in applying for a training contract for 2026 and 2027 and think that you would fit into our culture, please give us at least one example of how in a covering letter attaching your CV. Please send your CV/Covering letter to our recruitment team.

Vacation Scheme

We offer a 2-week vacation scheme which takes place in the summer.

You will have the opportunity to work within two different teams.

You will experience the culture of the firm, and you will have the opportunity to hear from qualified lawyers and trainees about their journeys to qualification, gather tips on CV writing and interview skills, socialise and make new contacts. It will also look great on your CV, and there may well be some opportunities for some paid paralegal work after the placement has finished.

The 2-week summer vacation scheme is unpaid.

We are happy to receive CVs from law and non-law students, who have usually completed their first or second year of study.

Key Dates for Applications

Ellis Jones offer a variety of career opportunities, including legal placements, vacation schemes and training contracts. 

January

31st January 2025: Applications close for Easter Vacation Scheme

April

7th April – 18th April 2025 Easter Vacation Scheme will be held

30th April 2025: Applications close for 2026/2027 Training Contracts

May/June

Interviews for 2026/2027 Training Contracts

July

Successful 2026/2027 Training Contract applicants notified

Any time: speculative applications for qualifying work experience