Training Contract - 2027 - Burnetts

Application deadline of 30th June 2025

SQE route

The 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.  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.  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 route

We provide the two year Solicitor Training Contract route for those graduates who have their Legal Practice Certificate (LPC).  This route is only available to candidates who have already completed or are in the process of completing their LPC.  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.

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