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Application deadline: not statedStarting your career in law? Qualify with usHere at LCF Law, we are changing legal services for good: for the good of our clients and for the good of the profession. With our solicitor training contracts, you can be a part of that change.Your two years with LCF Law will be the start of a successful career. We will support you, mentor you and enable you to turn all those years of study into becoming a confident, commercially-minded, fully qualified solicitor. You will experience working in a variety of seats across our corporate, disputes, personal and real estate departments.We will present you with work that is both challenging and rewarding. We recognise the fact that the development and success of our lawyers go hand in hand with the growth of our business, so we will support you to build your career and achieve your goals.You will be provided with formal end of seat reviews, together with informal mid-seat appraisals. These will be an opportunity to gain valuable feedback on your performance, get direction on future seat allocation and discuss your personal and professional development.We also offer our trainees the opportunity to gain experience of the firm’s marketing and self-development activities. Trainees are encouraged to join the firm’s networking group, Next Generation Networking, attend and help organise social events and assist in representing the firm at law fairs and marketing events.Why choose LCF Law? We retain the vast majority of our trainees who go on to progress their careers with us. We aim to support all colleagues in achieving their potential and reward contribution and commitment to the firm.In May 2023, we were ranked of one of the best places to work by the Sunday Times based on an anonymous survey of our employees. You can find out more about what it’s like to work with us in our brochure, A Law Firm You’ll Like to Work With.How do I apply? We're currently taking applications for solicitor training contracts starting in October 2025 and 2026. To apply, please send your CV and a Cover Letter to Rebecca Gosling at <a href="mailto:rgosling@lcf.co.uk" target="_blank">rgosling@lcf.co.uk</a>&nbsp;What our colleagues have to say Harriet Thornton | Head of Real Estate Law | BradfordHarriet Thornton started working for LCF Law on a training contract in 2005, qualifying as a solicitor in 2007, and was promoted to partner in 2022. An award-winning property lawyer, who is highly skilled in all aspects of commercial property and with a speciality in residential leasehold enfranchisement, she now heads the firm’s 18-strong real estate department.“The firm has a supportive culture for everyone to reach their potential. If you want career progression, the opportunity is there, and you will get the support and guidance required. As leaders, we want to see our team grow and develop and be successful. We also understand the importance of family and valuing life outside work. Anyone entering the profession needs to understand that being a lawyer is hard work, but picking the right firm will make all the difference.”Ryan Gosling | Bridie Johnson-Power | Legal CareersBridie Johnson-Power and Ryan Cotton became solicitors at LCF Law having completed their legal training with the firm. Simon Stell, Partner had the following to say about them:"Both Bridie and Ryan did extremely well throughout their training and had already built up plenty of experience with direct contact client work over their training with us. We’re delighted that they decided to continue their careers with LCF Law and there’s no doubt they both have promising careers ahead of them and can play integral roles within our well-established Disputes and Real Estate teams."

Training Contract - 2025 & 2026 - LCF Law

Application deadline: 31 October 2024We usually take on two trainees each year, one in March and one in September, and we are able to offer LPC graduate opportunities as well as the new SQE training programme for law degree/GDL graduates.&nbsp; Our LPC programme is a four-seat training contract over 24 months and the SQE apprenticeship is a five-seat training program over 30 months.We interview on a bi-annual basis.If you application is successful, you will spend at least six months each in the Business, Commercial Property and Dispute Resolution Departments in our Manchester office. You are also likely to do some work&nbsp;with one or more of our specialist legal teams, such as Employment, Professional or Clinical Negligence,&nbsp;Family, Probate or Residential Conveyancing, and may have a formal seat in one or more of these departments.&nbsp; We reserve the right to place you in our Glossop office, but this usually only happens at a trainee’s request.<h2>What to expect</h2>We have a friendly and collaborative culture, balancing early responsibility with an open-door policy.&nbsp; Trainees are encouraged to have direct contact with clients from the outset. We also encourage you to get involved in the Manchester Trainee Solicitor’s Group and participate in their organised events with your peers.&nbsp; You can also join our Social Committee which organises regular events such as bowling, sports and theatre trips for all staff.We are an equal opportunities employer and have a diverse team. Our working culture is friendly and inclusive.&nbsp; We are hardworking but fair, and whilst we don’t have a 9 to 5 mentality when attending to client business, trainees are not expected to work late nights or weekends.We genuinely value our trainees and perhaps the most important measure of this is that the majority of our partners trained with the firm.Interviews for the training contract positions available in September 2025, March 2026 and September 2026 will take place early in 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;Applications are welcome from candidates seeking either the LPC or SQE route, with the deadline being 31st October 2024.Send your CV and a covering letter by email to <a href="mailto:carole.burleigh@dbf-law.co.uk" target="_blank">carole.burleigh@dbf-law.co.uk</a>or by post to Carole Burleigh, Head of Operations, at:Units 13-15 Brewery Yard Deva City Office Park Trinity Way Manchester M3 7BB

Training Contract  - 2025 & 2026 - Davis Blank Furniss

Application deadline: not statedGaby Hardwicke Solicitors is committed to investing in its junior lawyers, and our trainee programme is where it all starts.&nbsp; We see our trainees as future owners and leaders of the firm&nbsp; – indeed, five of our current partners trained with us – and our hope is that we will retain every trainee we recruit, and that they will go on to enjoy successful careers with the firm.We offer traditionally structured training contracts, where – typically – our trainees undertake four seats of around six months each.&nbsp; We are a mid-sized regional practice, offering both private client and commercial law services and a typical training contract will involve seats in both of these areas. &nbsp;We are blessed with great clients and there is plenty of quality work.Trainees undertake a short initial induction programme and then work under the direct supervision of a training principal (typically a partner, and often the head of a team).&nbsp; Both team managers and team members will give you the support that you need during your training contract and there will be plenty of opportunity for getting involved in both client work and on the job training.We don’t have a typical training contract applicant.&nbsp; However, what we tend to look for is:<ul><li>A track record of good academics – GCSE, A-level and degree (or their equivalent).</li><li>A genuine interest in the law, our region and working at Gaby Hardwicke.</li><li>Independence.</li><li>Collegiality</li><li>A determination to succeed and to do the best that you can.</li></ul>We consider applicants on both the LPC and SQE routes.&nbsp; However, we currently only offer training contracts to SQE applicants who want to undertake a full, traditional contract.We have three main offices – in Eastbourne, Bexhill-on-Sea and Hastings – and trainee seats might be in any or all of them.&nbsp; In each office our new trainees will find like-minded colleagues, be they existing trainees, newly qualified solicitors, paralegals or executives.As a firm we care a great deal about our working culture – making sure that our staff are well trained, happy and willing to go the extra mile for clients is important to us.&nbsp; We therefore encourage trainees to get involved in firm life and extra-curricular activities as much as they can.We offer competitive salaries from September 2024, (£28,500 in Year 1 and £31,000 in Year 2) and a great package of benefits.The Recruitment ProcessOur recruitment process for trainee solicitors has two stages:<ol><li>Formal application by covering letter and C.V. Applications are considered by our training principal, who selects between 8-16 candidates for interview.</li><li>A formal interview by a panel of partners, plus a short written assessment exercise.</li></ol>Our minimum academic requirements are a 2.1 degree, not necessarily in law, and a minimum of 128 UCAS points from 3 A levels or the IB equivalent.We are now inviting applications for training contracts (up to two) commencing in September 2026.All applications and any enquiries should be directed to <a href="mailto:debbie.ellis@gabyhardwicke.co.uk" target="_blank">debbie.ellis@gabyhardwicke.co.uk</a>.

Training Contract - September 2026 -  Gaby Hardwicke Solicitors

Application deadline: ongoing recruitmentTrainee solicitors are a vital part of this firm. We believe strongly in training our own staff internally and adopt a hands on approach wherever possible.&nbsp;Our Jennifer Sole won the lawcareers.net award for best small firm trainer in 2015 and we were shortlisted for a best training award by lawcareers.net for over 5 years until they discontinued their awards. &nbsp; In December 2021 we were awarded a silver medal in the Workplace Happiness Awards sponsored by The Telegraph, and this was without even applying!During their contract, our trainees gain exposure to all of the areas of law we practise and, under supervision, will have client contact from the very beginning.ApplyWe are currently seeking trainee solicitors to work in our London City and High&nbsp;Wycombe offices beginning in 2024 and 2025.There is no deadline for making an application – we are generally always recruiting as the firm’s departments are all growing. We consider applications throughout the year.&nbsp;We often arrange 2-day assessment periods which allow both us and the candidate to obtain an insight into each other.&nbsp;Suitable candidates should have a minimum of a 2:1 degree, if this has already been completed.&nbsp;We do consider applications from candidates who have not yet completed their degree or LPC, and candidates who wish to seek to qualify through the SQE route.If you wish to make an application please send a covering letter/email and your CV&nbsp;to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:training@curzongreen.co.uk" target="_blank">training@curzongreen.co.uk</a>

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