Training Contract / Graduate solicitor apprenticeship - 2026 & 2027

Application deadline: 1 May 2025

Trainees at Myerson are provided with first-class training and the opportunity to work across a number of areas of law, learning from expert solicitors, renowned within their area and recognised as ‘Top Tier’ by the Legal 500. We have been named in the Times ‘Best Law Firms’ for 2023 and are now recognised as one of the Lawyer’s Top 200 Law Firms in the UK. Best Companies have rated Myerson a world class employer and the number 3 law firm in the UK. We are also proud to be the first 100% employee owned law firm in the Manchester market. There has never been a more exciting time to join us as a Trainee Solicitor!

We ensure that Trainee Solicitors at Myerson get a well rounded training contract, spending time working in at least four different areas of law.

You can read more about life as a Myerson trainee and an application FAQ by clicking Apply

Myerson Legal departments:

• Corporate
• Commercial
• Commercial Litigation
• Employment
• Family
• Insolvency
• Probate Litigation
• Real Estate
• Real Estate Litigation
• Residential Property
• Wills, Trusts and Probate

Seat rotation

During your training programme, you will complete four training seats over your two years across different legal departments. You will be able to indicate your preferences and let us know which area of law you would like to include in your programme.

Throughout each seat, you will receive support in a friendly environment with a high level of partner and senior associate interaction. Myerson will help you gain a diverse set of experiences whilst learning and working with some of the most highly regarded solicitors and legal minds in the UK.

What we look for

As with all recruitment at Myerson, we are guided primarily by our core values. Prospective trainees at Myerson must demonstrate some of the following skills throughout the assessment process:

• A genuine interest to work for Myerson
• High levels of attention to detail
• Analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage client expectations
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written
• Strong academic record
• Enthusiasm and passion for your work
• Ability to contribute to a team and work collaboratively

What can you expect from Myerson?

At Myerson, we pride ourselves on personal development, growth and learning. During your training programme, we will make sure you receive real responsibilities to develop your legal skills. You'll be able to learn from your colleagues, senior solicitors and partners - giving you a real insight and practical skills that you need to grow your career in law. Other benefits include:

• A friendly, supportive environment
• Great work/life balance
• A genuine focus on wellbeing
• Competitive salary
• Discretionary Bonus
• Smart working policy
• Holiday benefits
• Cross-department experience
• Team and firm social events

Interviews

First stage interviews will take place in July 2025 with second stage interviews in early August 2025.

Will I have a better chance of successfully applying for the Trainee Solicitor Programme if I have been on the Summer Vacation Scheme?

In 2025 we are running two, week long schemes in June 2025 (9-13 June and 23-27 June). Deadline for applications: 1 May 2025. Our Summer Vacation Scheme is open to:

• university students in any year;
• students currently studying for their GDL/LPC/SQE; or
• those already working as a legal assistant/paralegal

You must apply for the summer vacation scheme and training contract separately via our website, if you wish to be considered for both.

We review applications from all candidates equally, as we appreciate there may be circumstances preventing individuals from being able to attend the Summer Vacation Scheme.

We would, however, encourage all candidates to apply for our Summer Vacation Scheme as this is a great opportunity to meet the team and to find out more about Myerson. Candidates on the vacation scheme will also have the opportunity to meet with the current Trainee Solicitors to find out about life as a Trainee at Myerson and will meet with members of the Trainee Committee for a Q&A session at the end of the week. This provides candidates with an opportunity to learn more about the Trainee Solicitor Programme and the application process.

We do typically recruit a combination of applicants who have and haven’t attended the Summer Vacation Scheme.