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Application deadline: Vacation scheme 31 January 2025Application deadline: Training Contract 30 June 2025Trainee Solicitor vacancy 2027Many of our Directors and solicitors have completed training contracts with Mills &amp; Co and we see our trainees as the future of the firm. As a trainee you will work with three or four Directors, gaining experience in several different areas of law: shipping litigation, international trade, commercial contracts, sale of goods and ship finance.&nbsp;Most of your training will be work on actual cases, under supervision. Typical trainee tasks include reviewing documents, carrying out legal research, giving advice to clients by telephone or email, participating in meetings, drafting pleadings, and assisting with trial preparation. You will move on to more complex work and build your knowledge and skills base as your training contract progresses.&nbsp;Our starting salary for 2024 was £33,000. We also provide private health care and thirty-four days of annual leave (including bank holidays). We also have a pension scheme and a private health care plan. We sponsor successful candidates through future PGDL and LPC/SQE studies, paying the fees for the courses/exams, subject to certain criteria and conditions.We are looking for:&nbsp;<ul><li>Academically bright individuals&nbsp;</li><li>A 2:1 degree or above (not necessarily in law)&nbsp;</li><li>An appetite for challenging, stimulating work&nbsp;</li><li>Commercial awareness&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent time-management and communication skills&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work well within a team&nbsp;</li><li>Flexibility and the ability to thrive under pressure&nbsp;</li><li>A genuine interest in shipping law&nbsp;</li><li>Commitment to a long-term job in the North East&nbsp;</li><li>Additional languages and previous experience of seafaring are desirable qualities, but not required.&nbsp;</li></ul>Our next vacancies are in 2027. The closing date for applications is 30 June 2025.&nbsp;Vacation scheme 2025Get the&nbsp;inside trackWe offer week-long vacation schemes for university students and prospective trainees. During the week you will sit with one of our Directors, experience the work we do for yourself, and attend internal seminars and social events.During vacation schemes the firm will arrange and pay for accommodation for students who do not live locally and will pay travel expenses from within the UK. A subsistence allowance is also paid. Applications for 2025 must be submitted by 31 January 2025. A total of six placements will be offered between Easter, June and July 2025. We will notify the successful applicants in February 2025.To apply for any of our current vacancies, please send your CV and covering letter to Tamsin Neale, our Office Manager. You can also contact Tamsin if you’d like more details of our vacancies, how we work, or what we provide.

Training Contract & Vacation scheme - 2027 & 2025 - Mills & Co

Application deadline of 30th June 2025SQE routeThe 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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 routeWe provide the two year Solicitor Training Contract route for those graduates who have their Legal Practice Certificate (LPC).&nbsp; This route is only available to candidates who have already completed or are in the process of completing their LPC.&nbsp; 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.For more information, click Apply.

Training Contract - 2027 - Burnetts

Deadline: 28 January 2025Ready to find the right role for you?Salary: Base salary of £37,000 for year one and £39,000 for year two&nbsp;Location: Hybrid- Home/ London (Kings Cross)Programme Duration: 2 years starting in September 2025Candidate shortlisting will take place on w/c 3rd of February 2025, and interviews will go ahead between w/c 10th of February 2025.When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.Through the training programme, you’ll gain invaluable experience across various areas of the law, help us achieve our purpose of Ecological Transformation and build a career you can be proud of. You will play a key role in helping us achieve our vision, and we can make yours happen, too.We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.What we can offer you;- 25 days of annual leave&nbsp;- Access to our company pension scheme- Life assurance&nbsp;- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health so you can lean on us whenever you need to- Access to virtual GP- Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers- One paid day of leave every year to volunteer and support your community&nbsp;&nbsp;Trainee Programme;This unique opportunity offers aspiring legal professionals the chance to gain invaluable work experience while developing the essential competencies required to become a fully qualified and proficient Solicitor.Throughout your trainee programme, you'll immerse yourself in the dynamic world of environmental solutions and gain a core understanding of our operations, alongside developing the essential knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the legal profession. As you progress, you'll hone your legal, technical and analytical skills, learning to effectively support our business and customers in achieving their sustainability goals.At Veolia, we're passionate about nurturing talent and fostering continuous development. We actively encourage and support our trainees to push their boundaries and continuously enhance their skills and knowledge. Our supportive environment is designed to help you thrive and succeed in your legal career, providing you with the tools and experiences needed to make a meaningful impact in our business.What you’ll be doing:<ul><li>Gain practical experience in various areas of law, including commercial and company law, construction/civil engineering, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, planning law and intellectual property.</li><li>Assist with drafting agreements and reviewing customer contracts.</li><li>Undertake due diligence and perform legal research tasks.</li><li>Assess legal challenges and advise internal stakeholders on the law and legal issues.</li><li>Provide a professional and helpful service to all internal clients and external customers.</li><li>Keep up to date with developments in law and practice.</li></ul>What we’re looking for:<ul><li>A recent Graduate with a completed Legal Practice Course or Solicitors Qualifying Examination who will be available to join us in September 2025.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle tasks with confidentiality.</li><li>Ability to manage assigned tasks in an assertive, efficient and timely manner.</li><li>Ability to accurately interpret and follow instructions.</li><li>Desire to achieve admission to the role of solicitor upon completion of the training course.</li><li>An individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can provide industry-leading customer service to all internal and external customers.</li></ul>Before we can progress your application to the next stage, you'll need to complete a couple of short strength-based assessments to assess your potential for success in the role against skills, behaviours, personality and motivation – all in one engaging and immersive online experience. If you're successful following this, we’ll invite you to attend an initial interview.What's next?Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

Training Contract in-house - September 2025 - Veolia

Deadline 24 January 2025Keoghs is the leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We manage more than £1bn worth of insurer claims and resolve more than 100,000 claims per year working in partnership with leading insurers, MGAs, brokers, corporates and the public sector.With more than 50 years’ experience we have an in-depth understanding of the insurance claims process, enabling us to contain and lower litigation rates, shorten claims lifecycles and reduce overall claims costs. &nbsp;We are looking for a Solicitor Apprentice, to join our Credit Hire and Recoveries Division. This division deal with pursuing subrogated recoveries on behalf of a number of insurer clients. This is a role in our post-litigation team. The purpose of the role is to effectively manage a portfolio of Delegated (DA) litigated cases where a Defence has been received to ensure that damages and costs are recovered and in appropriate cases judgment is requested in a timely manner and if necessary, referred to enforcement.Please note: The applicant must have an LLB to be eligible to qualify for enrolment on the level 7 apprenticeship course. The role will allow study time as per the requirements of the apprenticeship.Key AccountabilitiesOrganising, prioritising and handling own workload in line with standard operating procedures to ensure that critical dates are met and KPI’s and SLA’s are achieved. Effective management of the litigation process to ensure KPI’s and SLA’s are achieved: Adhering to all Court deadlines Drafting of court documents Liaising with the policyholder and other witnesses including drafting witness statements. Applying for judgment Negotiation of quantum on appropriate cases Ensuring prompt payment of damages and costs by the defendant. Instructing enforcement Effective use of the case management system to ensure: Reserving and all other key information is accurate and updated in a timely manner. Critical dates are met All actions/strategies are documented by way of a file note All documents in the history are clearly labelled.&nbsp; Delivering quality work, as a minimum meeting audit benchmark standard. Driving own personal development. Contributes to team effort by working collaboratively to ensure that team targets are achieved and by positively contributing to team morale.Working Hours&nbsp;35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.Primary location for this role is Parklands, Bolton&nbsp;Study time as per the requirements of the apprenticeship will be permitted during term time.Experience, Skills and QualificationsQualifying Law Degree Experience of working in a legal environment. Preferably experience of quantum negotiations. Demonstrate experience of and the ability to: Work to set deadlines Deal with calls and enquiries from customers, suppliers and/or the public Organise and prioritise their workload Work as part of a team IT literate: proficient in use of Microsoft Office packages (Excel and Word) Excellent listening and verbal communication skills Ability to remain calm under pressure&nbsp; Ability to take constructive feedback and set personal goals for continuous improvement.BenefitsDavies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy &amp; sell 3 days) Simply Health Care Cash Plan WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing &amp; healthy living and financial &amp; legal wellbeing Death In Service – after 1 years’ service Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Cycle to Work Scheme* Tech Scheme* Season Ticket Loan* Gym Flex* Access to Online Discount Sites Discounted Gourmet Society Membership Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide Discounts at local retail outlets *after successfully completing probationAbout KeoghsWe are a specialist professional services and technology firm, working in partnership with leading insurance, highly regulated and global businesses.We help our clients to manage risk, operate their core business processes, transform and grow. We deliver professional services and technology solutions across the risk and insurance value chain, including excellence in claims, underwriting, distribution, regulation &amp; risk, customer experience, human capital, digital transformation &amp; change management.Our global team of more than 6,500 professionals operate across ten countries, including the UK &amp; the U.S. Over the past ten years Davies has grown its annual revenues more than 20-fold, investing heavily in research &amp; development, innovation &amp; automation, colleague development, and client service. Today the group serves more than 1,500 insurance, financial services, public sector, and other highly regulated clients.

Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship - Sept 2026 - Keoghs

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleRoythornes Solicitors is a top 150 national law firm with five strategically located offices across the Midlands and East Anglia. We adopt a one-team ethos across all offices, with trusted advice being given by our recognised experts on a national spread. We pride ourselves on building longstanding relationships with our clients and bringing commercial know-how and lateral thinking to each case.We are recruiting multiple trainee / apprentice solicitors from a variety of backgrounds and routes into legal qualification (LPC, SQE and graduate apprenticeships)Training ContractsOur reputation as one of the region’s leading law firms depends on recruiting and retaining the industry’s brightest talent.Your training with us will be led by our Partners, who are regularly featured within Legal 500 and Chambers. We take a practical, positive approach to new talent, giving you the chance to take on responsibility quickly.What are we looking for?We are looking for people with intellectual ability, a pragmatic commercial attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, and the drive to exceed our clients’ expectations. In return, we offer competitive salaries, great benefits, and consideration will be given to paying course fees.Will I have a say in which seats I do?After investing tens of thousands of pounds and getting through the necessary courses, you will have an approximate idea of what sort of law you might want to do when you qualify, and we try and tailor your training to meet that ambition.&nbsp;The interview process<ul><li>Applications are now open for 2025/26. If&nbsp;you would like to apply for a training contract with us, please apply to your chosen vacancy and fill in the application form in full, providing as much detail as possible alongside a CV and cover letter.</li><li>If you are successful, you will be invited to attend an initial interview on Microsoft Teams, where you will have the opportunity to discuss your CV and find out more about a training contract with Roythornes.</li><li>Successful candidates will then be invited to return for our second round of interviews, where you will be invited to one of our offices&nbsp;to take part in two interviews with our Partners.</li><li>Those that are successful in the first round of interviews will also be sent a psychometric test, to assist us in understanding your behavioural and communicational preferences. We will give you feedback on your assessment during the second round of interviews. There are&nbsp;no right or wrong answers to this, so no need to overthink it!</li><li>Please prepare for our interviews as much as you can. We receive a large number of applications, so you’ll need to demonstrate what makes you stand out from the crowd!</li></ul>

Training Contract/Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship - 2025/6 - Roythornes Solicitors

Deadline 1 March 2025Expected start date – 1 September 2025We are seeking a Graduate Solicitor Apprentice to join our expanding team, to meet our ambitious growth plans and existing client needs.Our graduate apprenticeship scheme is available to those who have completed a law degree. Apprentices spend one day a week studying with Nottingham Trent University on a distance learning program towards their Solicitors Qualifying Exams. Our graduate solicitor apprenticeship is designed to help university students get into the workplace. Tuition fees will be covered and a realistic salary offered.You will work closely with other team members, including the business owner and other apprentices, in a supportive and collaborative environment to gain the practical skills to become a successful qualified solicitor in our specialist and much sought after field of Construction Law.

Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship - Sept 2025 - Reeve James Solicitors

Deadline: 1pm 6 February 2025Job summaryAre you an aspiring solicitor with an interest in criminal law? Apply for the Crown Prosecution Service legal trainee scheme now and start your training pathway in October 2026.At the Crown Prosecution Service, we’re responsible for delivering justice through the independent and effective prosecution of crime. We are the biggest employer of criminal law specialists in England and Wales, and ranked as one of the most attractive employers for law students by Universum. We’re proud to be recognised by our legal trainees in the Legal 500 Future Lawyers survey 2023 for our legal technology, job satisfaction and work-life balance.As a trainee solicitor, we offer you a comprehensive two-year training programme and a permanent role as a crown prosecutor after successfully completing our legal trainee scheme. You’re supported by a highly trained supervisor who offers guidance and opportunities to develop your understanding of working as a prosecutor. You have at least one secondment in an area outside of criminal law, and complete courses in proactive prosecuting, disclosure, advocacy skills, domestic abuse advocacy drills, and a CiLEX-regulated associate prosecutor qualification for rights of audience, enabling you to present independently in court.You can develop your knowledge by working in specialist crime areas including rape and serious sexual offences, organised crime and fraud. We’re committed to your professional growth and expect, following your initial role in the magistrates’ court, that you have the necessary skills to apply for promotion opportunities based in the Crown Court including senior crown prosecutor roles.We currently have two adverts live, one for a pupil barrister role and one for a trainee solicitor role. You can only submit one application for these vacancies. If you apply for both positions, or the same position more than once, we will only accept an application for the first role you applied for and will automatically reject the second.In addition, we have two adverts live for Welsh speakers, if you are an aspiring barrister or solicitor who speaks Welsh, we encourage you to apply under one of those separate adverts.Job descriptionOur legal trainee scheme is an extensive training programme to help you become a fully qualified solicitor. You gain valuable experience in all areas of criminal law, from reviewing cases and preparing pre-charge advice to meeting with victims and witnesses. You’re guaranteed a permanent position as a crown prosecutor after successfully completing your training periodPerson specificationWe're looking for people with:<ul><li>a demonstrable interest in criminal prosecution and public service</li><li>demonstrable&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;and&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;work&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Crown Prosecution Service&nbsp;and&nbsp;our&nbsp;role&nbsp;in&nbsp;the wider criminal justice system</li><li>a&nbsp;strong&nbsp;focus&nbsp;on&nbsp;continuous&nbsp;learning&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;apply&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;of&nbsp;criminal&nbsp;law gained from study and experience</li><li>commitment to a career as a lawyer practising criminal law in the Crown Prosecution Service</li></ul>Your role and responsibilities<ul><li>To prepare cases for prosecution on summary-only and either-way offences in the magistrates’ court working with caseworkers, meeting witnesses and supporting counsel.</li><li>To advise police and other investigators on charging decisions, and work with criminal justice partners, defence lawyers and counsel on casework.</li><li>To shadow prosecutors at magistrates’ and Crown Court and observe advocacy.</li><li>To attend conferences with police and counsel, and meetings with victims and witnesses.</li><li>To carry out legal research and provide feedback to your legal supervisor and other colleagues.</li><li>To work with a supervisor throughout pupillage, keeping accurate records of work and meeting to discuss your training progress.</li><li>To arrange and complete your required work secondments.</li></ul>QualificationsUndergraduate degree You must hold a minimum of a 2:2 university undergraduate degree. This doesn’t need to be in law, we consider equivalent undergraduate degrees.If you have completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and have an undergraduate degree at a minimum of a 2:2 in a subject other than law, you must have completed one of the following conversion courses: • Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) • Common Professional Examination (CPE)If you have opted for the Solicitor Qualifying Exams (SQE) route, a conversion course isn’t required. We accept non-law degrees along with successful SQE 1 and 2 results, without the GDL or CPE. Postgraduate qualifications You must have successfully completed, or be due to complete, the Legal Practice Course or Solicitor Qualifying Exams 1 and 2 to be able to start the legal trainee scheme in October 2026. You must provide your qualifications to our recruitment team by 1 September 2026. If you’re unable to provide confirmation of passing your LPC or SQE by this time, you’re removed from the process. We don’t accept CILEX instead of the LPC or SQE qualification. The Crown Prosecution Service doesn't offer sponsorship for vocational qualifications. We check all certificates and academic qualifications if you’re invited to complete an online video interview. It’s your responsibly to provide supporting evidence of academic eligibility within the deadline. If you don’t include your undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications on your application form, you won’t meet the eligibility criteria and will be removed from the recruitment process.BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:<ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul>Technical skillsWe'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:<ul><li>Undergraduate Degree</li><li>Postgraduate Qualifications</li></ul>BenefitsAlongside your salary of £29,620, Crown Prosecution Service contributes £8,580 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.&nbsp;You’re guaranteed either a crown prosecutor or crown advocate role after successfully completing your legal trainee scheme.&nbsp;The Crown Prosecution Service is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work, and individuality is truly appreciated.We want to ensure all our employees can thrive at work and home and offer a range of support to achieve a balance. This includes where possible, flexibility of working hours and flexibility to support caring responsibilities. Your working week is spent in either court or the office to ensure you get the most from your supervisor and training.We also offer a range of benefits:&nbsp;<ul><li>a Civil Service contributory pension of up to 28.9%&nbsp;</li><li>25 days’ leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years</li><li>an extra privilege day to mark the King's birthday</li><li>competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave</li><li>Cycle2Work scheme, employee savings</li><li>up to £350 each year to spend on personal development</li></ul>LocationsBirmingham, Brighton and Hove, Bristol, Cambridge, Canterbury, Cardiff, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Eastleigh, Exeter, Guildford, Hull, Ipswich, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Mold, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Norwich, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Preston, Reading, Sheffield, St Albans, Swansea, TruroFor further information on this vacancy and to apply, select Apply.&nbsp;

Trainee Solicitor multiple - October 2026 - Crown Prosecution Service

Application deadline: 1 May 2025Trainees 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 ApplyMyerson Legal departments:<ul><li>Corporate</li><li>Commercial</li><li>Commercial Litigation</li><li>Employment</li><li>Family</li><li>Insolvency</li><li>Probate Litigation</li><li>Real Estate</li><li>Real Estate Litigation</li><li>Residential Property</li><li>Wills, Trusts and Probate</li></ul>Seat rotationDuring 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 forAs 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:<ul><li>A genuine interest to work for Myerson</li><li>High levels of attention to detail</li><li>Analysis and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to manage client expectations</li><li>Strong communication skills - both verbal and written</li><li>Strong academic record</li><li>Enthusiasm and passion for your work</li><li>Ability to contribute to a team and work collaboratively</li></ul>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:<ul><li>A friendly, supportive environment</li><li>Great work/life balance</li><li>A genuine focus on wellbeing</li><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Discretionary Bonus</li><li>Smart working policy</li><li>Holiday benefits</li><li>Cross-department experience</li><li>Team and firm social events</li></ul>InterviewsFirst 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:<ul><li>university students in any year;</li><li>students currently studying for their GDL/LPC/SQE; or</li><li>those already working as a legal assistant/paralegal</li></ul>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&amp;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.

Training Contract / Graduate solicitor apprenticeship - 2026 & 2027

Applications close at midday (UK time) on 31 January 2025.Northridge was set up in 2017 to focus on the most complex and important matters in sport. Since then, the firm has continued to grow and cement itself as the largest sports law practice in Europe (whether boutique or within a full-service firm), with 37 dedicated fee earners.The firm has acted on some of the highest profile matters in sport in recent years – see the case studies on our website linked below – and many more confidential matters, establishing itself as the firm to turn to in sport when the stakes are highest.Our lawyers are experts in sports law and the sports sector but also advise on matters outside these areas given the depth of knowledge and experience across general contentious and non-contentious legal issues.Northridge possesses all the benefits of a small firm, such as a close and supportive environment, the freedom and nimbleness to operate innovatively and a lack of hierarchy, whilst also benefitting from the client roster and quality of work which are typically associated with much larger law firms.We typically recruit two trainees each year.As we are a small firm, you’ll have close contact with some of the best sports lawyers in the UK. Most of your training will be on the job, working alongside your principal and other members of the department. Alongside this, you’ll engage in our structured training to ensure you have access to regular high-quality training in all areas.The training contractYour training contract will consist of two years of training, split into four six-month seats. You’ll gain exposure to contentious and non-contentious work, including litigation, sports arbitration, disciplinary processes, rights of appeal, regulatory issues, M&amp;A, investments, corporate and sporting governance, employment, and gambling.Trainees will also have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of commercial contracts including talent endorsements, player transfers, and sponsorship agreements.Most of our trainees will also have the opportunity to spend one of their six-month seats on secondment with one of our clients, whether that be The Football Association, or a Premier League football club. Client secondments are invaluable for learning about how our clients operate and a great chance to experience at first hand working inside a sports business.BenefitsFirst year trainee salaries are £52,500 (gross) per annum.In addition to your salary, you can also expect to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:<ul><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Income Protection</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li><li>Travel Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Health &amp; wellbeing contribution (via Heka)</li><li>Eyecare</li></ul>EligibilityAt this time, candidates can only apply for a Training Contract commencing in 2027 through our Assessment Centre / Vacation Scheme process. You will therefore need to be available to attend a half-day in person assessment centre and/or a one-week placement at our offices in summer 2025. The exact dates will be confirmed closer to the time.In order to be eligible for a Training Contract commencing in 2027 and so this year’s Assessment Centre / Vacation Scheme process, you should be a penultimate year law student, final year non-law student, or have progressed past this point.You will also need to have completed the PGDL (if applicable), LPC, or SQE in time to start as a trainee in September 2027. Otherwise, we ask you to please apply in a later year.We ask that candidates have a 2:1 or higher (or equivalent) in their undergraduate degree to be considered. If you have not achieved this, or are not likely to achieve this, please note any mitigating factors on your application form.

Training Contract - 2027 - Northridge

Please note: The closing date for applications is midnight, 31st January 2025.Hempsons is offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring solicitors to join us in 2025 on our Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship.Our graduate solicitor apprenticeship will support you through the new pathway to qualification as a solicitor by completion of the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE1 and SQE2). You will study with our partner, BPP University, the cost of which is entirely funded by Hempsons.If you have completed your law degree (LLB), or have a non-law degree and have completed the graduate diploma in law (GDL), you are able to apply.About HempsonsWith over 250 staff and lawyers working across our five offices nationwide, Hempsons is a leading law firm for the health and social care, charity and social enterprise sectors. We help clients overcome a constantly evolving list of challenges. Examples of ground breaking projects we are working on with clients are:​• enabling new technology providers to establish products in the health market;• advising on the development of new care models for the NHS;• helping GPs to expand primary care provision by setting up GP federations and super-practices;• helping charities and social enterprises to initiate new organisational structures and ways of working.​Our aim is to provide outstanding legal services that deliver the best possible client outcomes whilst nurturing a culture that makes us a “great place to work”.What is the Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship?Our graduate solicitor apprenticeship is a fast-track route to becoming a qualified solicitor. We know that university is not for everyone and if you want a more vocational way of learning then this could be the option for you.The programme will support you through this new pathway to qualification by completion of the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE1 and SQE2) whilst gaining two years qualifying work experience (without the debt).What do we offer?​We already have a small cohort of Graduate Solicitor Apprentices and we are looking to grow this again in 2025, making law as a career more accessible.The apprenticeship is a 30-month programme. You will work four days a week and have one day a week to study at BPP. To be eligible for this route you must have already completed your Law Degree or if you have a non-law degree then you must have completed the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL).&nbsp;Whilst training with Hempsons, you will play an active part of the firm, learning from all members of the team in which you are working in and become familiar with their different working methods, working on live and challenging matters, attending in-house training, assisting at client seminars and generally acting as a full and effective member of the team.You'll complete four seats, although on occasion you may remain in a seat for longer than expected, as is required from time to time, however our trainee rotation has been designed to ensure you gain maximum exposure to Hempsons full-service offering. Over the course of your training you will develop an understanding of how Hempsons blends experience, skill and commitment with effective management and staff development systems, which allow us to deliver an impressive level of service to our clients. You may also have the opportunity to spend time with one of our clients on Secondment.&nbsp;Upon successful completion of your studies and subject to your performance on the programme, we hope we are able to offer you a newly qualified solicitor role in one of our teams.Seats will allow you to gain the knowledge and understanding of the work carried out by our specialist teams, including;<ul><li>Healthcare litigation</li><li>Healthcare advisory</li><li>Regulatory &amp; crime*</li><li>Employment</li><li>Commercial real estate</li><li>Corporate &nbsp;&amp; commercial*</li></ul>* dependant upon locationWe are offering our graduate solicitor apprenticeship training programme in the following offices:<ul><li>London</li><li>Manchester</li><li>Harrogate</li><li>Newcastle</li><li>Southampton</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Excellent academic record</li><li>Ideally achieved a 2:1 in a Law Degree or a non-Law Degree with a Graduate Diploma in Law</li></ul>Please remember the availability of opportunities can vary between offices and is dependant on the needs of the business, please ensure you state office you wish to be based at on your application.How to apply:​Online application form – this will cover details such as your academics, personal information and your location preferences. We are also interested to know at this point, why you have chosen Hempsons and what you know about us and why you want to train with us.&nbsp;MS Teams Interview – We will have questions that measure how suited you are to a career with us at Hempsons including questions to find out how you would respond in various situations.&nbsp;Virtual Group Assessment - you will have the opportunity to meet other applicants at this stage. This will test your ability to work in a team followed by two individual written assessments.&nbsp;Final Interview - you will meet with a Partner and member of our HR team at one of our offices. You will be asked to discuss a specific topic, provided to you in advance.&nbsp;Hempsons is an equal opportunities employer.Hempsons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and to encouraging diversity through recruitment. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and decisions to progress will be made with reference to entirely objective criteria only.Why join Hempsons?We’ve come a long way since starting out in London in 1890. We maintain 5 offices across the country; London, Manchester, Harrogate, Newcastle and Southampton.Our lawyers and staff enjoy a strong culture of commitment to our clients and to understanding them, their needs, objectives and business environments. We have collaborative, cross-office working relationships with our colleagues the length and breadth of the country.We offer competitive salaries starting from £24,000 (Regional) and £30,400 (London) plus our benefits package which includes:<ul><li>25 days annual leave plus 1 discretionary day on Christmas Eve</li><li>Study leave allowance</li><li>5.2% Employer pension contribution</li><li>Private medical health cover</li><li>Group income protection</li><li>Death in service benefit</li><li>Interest free season ticket loan</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity pay</li><li>Employee referral bonus scheme</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Sports and social events</li></ul>

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