Training Contract - September 2027 - Boyes Turner

Deadline: 9 May 2025

We are always looking for talented lawyers at all levels, and whilst academics and knowledge are important, we also look for other qualities in our lawyers. We look for talented, enthusiastic individuals who have a pro-active, client-focused approach and are team-players.

Whilst there is no denying we wouldn’t be where we are without everyone’s hard-work, we are friendly, open and hard-working and provide a supportive environment, a pro-active approach to your work life balance, and offer you scope to grow in your role.

At Boyes Turner, we have minimum academic requirements for our training contracts. We can only accept your application if you have obtained, or are on course to obtain, a minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent. However, if you do not meet these requirements but feel you have extenuating circumstances and can provide documentation to support this then please do apply, completing the extenuating circumstances section of our application form.

We make no distinction between law and non-law graduates in the timing of our recruitment, however, we aim to make our appointments two years prior to the start of the training contract. We aim to recruit a mixture of law and non-law graduates to the training scheme. Applications from specific universities are not favoured - individual and academic achievements are more important.

We recruit between two and four trainees each year. Trainees complete four six-month seats. We typically recruit two years in advance.

Our vacation scheme is only one method of recruiting for our training contract scheme. However, you are encouraged to make an application to our vacation scheme as it may increase the likelihood of you obtaining a training contract with us and will also help you decide whether we are the right firm for you.

Currently, trainees in their first year are paid £27,000 p.a. and £31,000 p.a. in the second year.

When applying, please include the following in your cover letter:

• What interests you in a Training Contract at Boyes Turner?
• What qualities and experiences make you a strong candidate?
• Are there any particular areas of law that interest you?
• Our Training Contracts start in September, which year would you be looking to begin?
• Do you know anyone currently working at Boyes Turner?

Key Dates:

• Applications close on 9th May
• First-stage calls are planned for mid-May
• Face-to-face interviews will take place at the end of May and into June
• Our two-day assessment day will be held in July

We have been voted as the leading UK regional law firm to work for in the South East by the Best Company Survey published by the Sunday Times and best law firm to work for in the South East for three years in a row.