Vacation Scheme and Training Contract - 2025 - Higgs LLP

Application deadline 31 January 2025

We intend to make training contract offers to Vacation Scheme applicants that we consider have the attributes and qualities that we need.  Each year we offer places on our interactive Vacation Scheme which takes place in March/April. There is also an annual Assessment Day for anyone unable to participate in the Vacation Scheme. 

Key deadlines are:

• Vacation Scheme – 31st January
• Assessment Event – 31st May

About Higgs

Our Purpose

To forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.

Our Commitment to Our People

We do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our people. If we take care of our people and our people take care of our clients, then everything we want as a firm will take care of itself. We are friendly and open to new ideas.

Our Core Values

Higgs core values are “CLEAR” – Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity, Relationships

Our approach to our people draws on enjoyment, health & wellbeing, developing talent, technical excellence, training, reward and recognition.

When recruiting, we:

• Value enthusiasm and personality
• Want to be an employer of choice for talented, driven and client-focused people
• Are always looking for the very best to strengthen our team and bring new skills and ideas
• Integrate new people to realise their potential

Higgs is different from your average law firm. We successfully combine traditional values with an innovative approach to legal problems which has helped to attract an impressive client base whilst also staying true to our local community and an ability to offer a full range of services. We are proud to provide a supportive and friendly working environment within which both colleagues and clients can thrive.

Our Vacation Scheme

We are offering the opportunity to take part in our Vacation Scheme, giving you the chance to work alongside our lawyers and central teams.

We hope you will gain:

• A better understanding of our practices areas and work types;
• The chance to experience our unique culture;
• An insight into life at Higgs including our people, our clients and our way of working.

What we are looking for

People that have a genuine interest in working in the legal profession, have tenacity, drive and enthusiasm, an ability to build and maintain relationships and a real desire to learn. We intend to make training contract offers to Vacation Scheme applicants that we consider have the attributes and qualities that we need.  

Key dates

If you are interested please make an application by 31st January 2025. The Vacation Scheme will take place the week commencing the 7th April until the 11th April 2025 and you will need to be available to work for the whole week.

Equal Opportunities

As charter signatories to The Law Society’s Diversity and Inclusion Charter, Higgs are committed to developing a diverse business by engaging with the widest pool of talent. We recognise this is an ongoing journey and regularly monitor our figures which can be viewed here.

Other information

Please confirm whether reasonable adjustments are required in order to support your application.

For anything else, please email recruitment@HiggsLLP.co.uk