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Application deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possible.We are pleased to advertise for a new Criminal Paralegal Positions with a view to a training contract.Lloyds PR Solicitors is a specialist criminal defence firm, recognised by Legal 500 UK as one of the leading firms in the country for Crime. We are market leaders dealing with large complex cases, white collar crime and serious crime.We have offices in London, including Baker Street, and offices in Watford and Borehamwood. The firm strives for innovative ways to prepare cases and uses advanced technologies. We pride ourselves on diversity, equal rights and equal opportunity.Lloyds PR Solicitors offer training contracts and have a high retention rate for newly qualified solicitors. We offer training contracts and qualifying experience for the SQE route.The benefits of working at Lloyds PR Solicitors:· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Starting salary of £26,000 and £28,000 upon passing the probationary period· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Police station accreditation, with the opportunity for paid overtime· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Structured training programme· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Exposure to high profile cases and responsibility early on with own caseload· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Progression opportunities within the firm· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Pension Scheme with employer contribution· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ongoing training and development· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Supervision and mentorship· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Yearly firm events and discretionary yearly bonusesThe candidate must demonstrate the following skills:· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; LPC or SQE qualified· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A strong interest in criminal law· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Good commercial awareness· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Great people skills· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Good analytical skills· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Proactive in finding solutions to problems independently· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ability to understand instructions and follow them accurately· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Legal research· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ability to work under pressure· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ability to prioritise tasks and demonstrate good organisational skills· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Strong work ethicThe following skills may be an advantage:· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ability to speak additional languages.· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Some preferred languages include Lithuanian, Russian, Romanian, and Polish.Successful candidates will have to work from one of our offices allocated upon offer of employment (North London or Hertfordshire) and may be required to travel to other offices, courts, prisons and police stations.The recruitment process will involve an interview and an assessment.We are a friendly firm and an equal opportunities employer. We have a proven track record of progression to Trainee Solicitors after recruitment as paralegals.

Paralegal/Training Contract - Criminal - Lloyds PR Solicitors

Deadline 16 February 2025Vacation Scheme (2025) leading to Training Contract (2027)Vacation Scheme ProgrammeParticipation on the programme will not only give you the opportunity to come and meet us in person, but it will enable you to get an inside look at what it would be like to train and work at Teacher Stern.It is always recommended you attend a Vacation Scheme Programme as it will increase your chances of securing a training contract with us.How it worksEach summer, usually during June and July, we carry out two or three separate week-long Vacation Scheme Programmes. Each programme is attended by up to eight potential new trainee solicitors.During the week, potential trainees will spend time in one of our core departments: Corporate, Commercial, Employment, Real Estate, and Dispute Resolution, and will have the opportunity to experience life as a trainee solicitor.During the week, you will:<ul><li>Get a feel and understanding for the work the department does</li><li>Be able to take the opportunity to interact with other departments</li><li>Learn how our departments interact on deals and transactions</li><li>Be able to ask questions to partners and fee earners</li><li>Assess whether we really are the right firm for you.</li></ul>During the week, you will also part take in a series of group exercises, interviews and assessments.Don’t worry, it’s not all work and no play! There will also be a series of informal lunches and evenings out with our current trainees and other members of our trainee recruitment team.The week will then end with a formal interview with a partner and a member of recruitment team.Trainee Solicitor ProgrammeOver the two years you will spend six months in each of our three main departments: Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, and Corporate &amp; Commercial.A further six months of your programme may be spent with one of our specialist teams (for example in our&nbsp;Employment&nbsp;department) or in a return to one of the three main departments. You may also have an opportunity to experience and work with some of the smaller departments such as&nbsp;Banking &amp; Finance,&nbsp;Tax&nbsp;and&nbsp;Private Client.&nbsp;Spending time in each department will not just make you a better lawyer, but help you hone in on those areas of law that interest you and those which you may wish to pursue in the future.During each of the six-month ‘seats’, you will gain valuable experience in several different areas of law and work with a variety of partners and solicitors within that department. This ensures you become fully integrated within the firm, get to know everybody, gain a wide range of experience, and have a significant degree of client contact.Most of your legal training will be on the job – there’s simply no better way to learn. But you’ll need to be much more than an expert in law to succeed as a solicitor. As such, you’ll also be given opportunities to develop and broaden your personal skill set. You’ll learn about managing clients, financial management, new business development, networking and marketing.What we look forWe are always mindful when we recruit, that we are looking for the next generation of solicitors and partners in our firm. Many of our current partners trained with us and have made a great impression on the Firm and industry.Ideal qualities we look for in our new trainees:<ul><li>A strong academic background (a 2.1 degree or above)</li><li>Important personal attributes. We’re looking for commitment, drive, flair, initiative, common sense, the ability to take on responsibility, and the ability to work in a team.</li><li>Are you approachable? Can you build and maintain excellent working and collegiate relationships?</li></ul>But we aren’t just interested in academic achievers.If you are also&nbsp;a high achiever in any other facet of life such as sports, hobbies or other area of interest, then we’d welcome your application.We accept trainee solicitors from all kinds of backgrounds.So, whether you’re a law or non-law student, a graduate, mature student, international student, or someone who wants to change career, we’d like to hear from you.Rewards and benefitsWe are keen to recruit talented trainee solicitors who will ultimately become the future partners of our firm.In order to do so, we understand the need to recruit individuals who not only have strong academic ability but who can demonstrate other important personal attributes such as commitment, drive, flair, initiative, common sense and the ability to take on responsibility.The remuneration package that we offer our trainee solicitors is reflective of that understanding and is highly competitive.For trainee solicitors taking up training contracts with us, their benefit package will include each of the following:<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>LPC or SQE funding assistance</li><li>22 days’ paid annual leave (plus public holidays) and closure days at Christmas</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Season ticket loan</li><li>Client introduction bonus</li></ul>Further details regarding our remuneration package will be made available to prospective trainees solicitors upon receipt of a training contract offer.How to join the teamStep one– apply for the Vacation Scheme ProgrammeStep two– apply for the Training ContractStep three– attend one of our Open Days in April 2025Step four– join our Vacation Scheme week in July 2025Apply for them both via the Electronic Application Form. Apply well in advance to ensure you secure your place on the Vacation Scheme Programme.Applications for training contracts commencing in Autumn 2027 are open on Thursday 21 November 2024 and close on Sunday 16 February 2025.An application for a training contract at Teacher Stern,&nbsp;involves applying&nbsp;for our&nbsp;Vacation Scheme Programme too. Participants will be taking part in this programme with a view to securing a training contract to join the Firm, two years later.

Vacation scheme / Training Contract - 2025 & 2027 - Teacher Stern

I'm currently supporting a well established Law firm in Hassocks who is recruits a Legal secretary or Paralegal to support there Real Estate Team, you will handle all manner ofresidential and commercial property-related matters from Landlord and Tenant to Construction and Development, Asset Management, Utilities, Conveyancing and Property Finance. Job Purpose:To provide administrative and secretarial support to the Real Estate residential team based in Hassocks.Responsibilities and Duties:<ul><li>Preparation of correspondence, reports, memos, forms and bills from digital dictation, manuscript and precedents in compliance.</li><li>Completion of standard forms without fee earner assistance and production of standard letters without dictation;</li><li>Preparing applications for registration at Land Registry and carrying out Land Registry searches and local authority searches;</li><li>Deal with general telephone enquiries, take telephone calls in absence of fee earner and report to fee earner, receive and relay messages to and from clients and other professionals on behalf of fee earner;</li><li>Open files using Ignite file opening system, generate initial client letters and engagement summary (the Welcome Pack) and once approved send to client with all relevant enclosures e.g. Sale/Purchase Questionnaires, Property forms, etc.</li><li>Close files using standard procedures, maintain an efficient filing system and review files to identify where follow up action required;</li><li>Comply with office procedures for word processing file management;</li><li>Carry out basic accounting transactions and deal with financial queries;</li><li>Prepare completion statements and invoices, assist in preparation and submission of Stamp Duty Land tax returns;</li><li>Attend Group meetings and such training courses as determined by the Group Leader;</li><li>Scanning incoming documents to electronic files;</li><li>Dealing with accounts and obtain partners signature on financial CHAPS/BACS dockets</li></ul> Benefits -<ul><li>25 days holiday (of which 3.5 are taken during the Christmas period), plus Birthday holiday, plus Bank Holidays.</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Private Healthcare</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Sodexo Discounts</li><li>Pension Scheme</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Discounts on Legal work</li></ul> Please apply today, this role won't be around for long!

Legal Secretary / Paralegal

Deadline 26 January 2025Vacation Scheme (2025) leading to Training Contract (2027)We recruit trainees solely through our new Vacation Scheme which provides the top 20 highest performing graduate students – our potential future trainees – with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and lift the lid on life at Fladgate.Vacation scheme attendees will experience a weeklong programme consisting of departmental exercises, assessments, networking and social events. Successful attendees will join us as trainees, undertaking four seat rotations across our fee earning departments.We are open to receiving applications from both law and non-law graduates. If you are a non-law graduate we mandate that you complete the PGDL before enrolling in the SQE. As we recruit two years in advance for our Training Contract, you will have plenty of time to complete your PGDL and SQE prior to joining. Many of our trainees and lawyers chose not to study law at undergraduate level and went on to complete a conversion course.Training Contract (2027)As a general rule we have six to eight trainee vacancies per year.Training at Fladgate combines a first class education programme with real hands-on experience and client contact. The nature of our business and small intake of trainees each year means you will be given exposure to high quality work with lots of responsibility from an early stage. We don’t expect you to learn by sitting on the side lines or standing at the photocopier; you will gain first-hand experience on a variety of deals both large and small. Where possible you will be given every opportunity to develop your drafting and negotiating skills in real life situations. During your two year training contract, you will sit in four seats across the various departments at the firm, giving you a diverse and well-rounded training experience. We are proud to have won awards for work-life balance and approachability.The programme includes:<ul><li>A comprehensive induction programme.</li><li>Seminars and practical workshops on basic and advanced legal skills during each of your four seats. This includes, in the first few weeks of each seat, three or four sessions on the topics you will come across most often, with a step by step guide to drafting relevant documents.</li><li>Invitations to attend all other departmental meetings and training sessions as well as training sessions within the department where you are sitting.</li><li>On-the-job training. You will work on a variety of deals both large and small. Where possible you will deal direct with the client and be given every opportunity to develop your drafting and negotiating skills in real life situations.</li><li>A Professional Skills Course that will be undertaken externally and paid for by the firm</li><li>A dedicated supervisor (a Partner or Senior Associate), mentor, and Trainee buddy, as well as a dedicated HR point-of-contact there to support you and with whom you will have regular check-ins</li></ul>What We Offer:We offer a comprehensive sponsorship package to our trainees who have yet to undertake the PGDL and/or SQE. We will pay the course fees of all our future students who study with our exclusive training partner the University of Law (ULaw) for the PGDL and/or the SQE. We will also provide a maintenance grant of £7,000 per annum for studying the course(s) in London and £6,000 per annum for studying the course(s) outside of London.We also offer a competitive salary plus benefits as follows:<ul><li>Holiday: 26 days</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Staff introduction bonus</li><li>New business bonus</li><li>Group income protection scheme</li><li>Interest-free season ticket loan</li><li>Interest-free sports club loan</li><li>Free in-house weekly personal training sessions</li><li>Private medical scheme</li><li>Group personal pension scheme</li></ul>

Vacation scheme / Training Contract - 2025 & 2027 - Fladgate

Deadline: 11:59pm on Friday 17 January 2025.Training contract overviewGreenberg Traurig typically recruits 8 trainees per year in the London office. Our comprehensive two-year training programme comprises four six-month seats with the opportunity to undertake a client secondment and to gain exposure to our diverse practice areas including Corporate, Real Estate, Litigation, Banking &amp; Finance, Funds, Tax and Regulatory.Trainees will join shareholder led practice groups, engage with clients, and work within high-profile and complex legal matters from day one. Through continuous mentorship, structured training, and a collaborative work culture, we ensure our trainees have the guidance and support they need to excel during their training contract and beyond.ApplicationsApplications for our 2027 training contracts are now open and will close at 11:59pm on Friday 17 January 2025.All applications should include full details of educational qualifications from A-Levels (or their direct equivalents) onwards. Candidates that have already completed or are currently completing the PGDL, LPC or SQE should also ensure they provide a breakdown of the modules studied and any results achieved to date.Assessment process<ul><li>CV and a one-page cover letter outlining why you are interested in training at Greenberg Traurig.</li><li>Shareholder and associate interview. Our training contract interviews will take place in the weeks commencing 17th and 24th March 2025.</li><li>Full day assessment day. Our assessment days will take place in the week commencing 12th May 2025.</li></ul>Before applying, please kindly ensure that you are available on the dates outlined above. Our interview and assessment days will take place in our London office, in person.EligibilityAt Greenberg Traurig, we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and commercially minded applicants. Our work is challenging, and as a result candidates are required to have achieved or be predicted a minimum of a 2:1 at degree level, or an equivalent international grade.If you did not achieve the academic grades outlined, we invite you to use your application to clarify your mitigating circumstances, which will be taken into consideration.If you wish to apply for our 2027 intake you will need to be ready to start the PGDL in September 2025 (if applicable) and the SQE in September 2026. Candidates must also meet one of the below criteria to be eligible to apply for a training contract.<ul><li>currently in the penultimate or final year of their law degree;</li><li>in the final year of their non-law degree;</li><li>a law or non-law graduate</li></ul>As a firm you now adopt the SQE route to qualification. I have completed the LPC. Can I apply?Yes, we accept applications from candidates with the LPC. We currently are not asking candidates who have completed the LPC to also complete SQE 2.Do you provide funding for the SQE and PGDL?Yes, we provide full sponsorship to our future trainees for the pre-requisite courses prior to commencing their training contract and our current maintenance grant is £17,000.We require all non-law graduates to complete the PGDL before commencing the SQE. If applicable, successful candidates that have not yet completed the PGDL will need to complete this with our chosen provider, prior to the SQE.Do you recruit on a rolling basis?No, we do not recruit on a rolling basis. All applications will be screened near the deadline date and invitations to the next round of the recruitment process will be sent after applications have closed.I am not eligible to work in the UK and would require sponsorship. Can I apply?As a firm, we do hold a sponsorship licence and accept applications from candidates requiring work permits.I am already qualified as a lawyer in another jurisdiction. Can/should I apply for a training contract?We do not accept applications from internationally qualified lawyers for our training programme. In this case, we would advise candidates to consider self-funding their SQE (if applicable) or apply directly to lateral hire positions.&nbsp;What benefits does the firm offer for trainees?We offer a range of benefits including 25 days’ annual leave, life insurance, income protection, an employee assistance programme, subsidised gym membership, cycle to work scheme, private health insurance, eye care, and a pension. We also have a range of Shard specific discounts that employees have access to.

Training Contract - 2027 - Greenberg Traurig London

Deadline 28 February 2025Our trainee programme provides the necessary environment, education and support to give you the very best start in your legal career.Training contracts start in September and last for a period of two years, which is broken down into four six month seats.&nbsp;Our training contract includes the following:<ul><li>Hands on and extensive practical experience in our key fields of expertise including:<ul><li>Professional Liability</li><li>Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure</li><li>Insurance</li><li>International</li><li>Corporate and Commercial</li></ul></li><li>Working for and sitting with a partner being involved in a wide range of matters and working as a team with fee earners at all levels.</li><li>A comprehensive in-house training programme: regular internal practice-specific seminars and external speakers.</li><li>Involvement in marketing and business development initiatives and know-how.</li><li>Active participation in CSR initiatives, which is a key aspect of the firm.</li><li>Secondment opportunities to Dubai and our clients across the world.</li></ul>

Training Contract - September 2026 - Beale & Co

Apply is via Bright Network - free membership required to apply.Application deadline: rolling but apply as soon as possibleWe’re Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, world-class portfolio of brands that in the UK includes household names such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car. A Times Top 100 Graduate Employer, we’ve grown from a pioneering idea over 65-years ago, to the global mobility leader we are today. With a $35 billion turnover, nearly 90,000 team members and over 2.3 million vehicles across 95 countries, we’re here to advance the world, one journey at a time. Imagine what we could do for your career?We are excited to announce the opportunity for a Legal Intern to join our Legal Team at Enterprise Mobility's European Head Office in Egham, Surrey.Enterprise’s internships allow you to get ahead in the job market - But don’t just take our word for it – our interns have twice been voted Best Intern of the Year at the NUE . It’s learning by doing, not by getting coffee all day. From winning regular diversity awards to being a Top 50 Place for Women to Work for 16 years, it’s no surprise that we were also voted the Graduate Employer of the Year.In this role you will have to opportunity to work alongside our Legal team to analyse contracts, research and provide legal advice on behalf of Enterprise Mobility.To be successful in this role, you will need to be organised and able to manage a varied and sometimes demanding workload. They will be a team player with excellent attention to detail and communication skills, and not afraid to learn something new or be pushed out of their comfort zone. This is a fantastic role for a high calibre candidate looking to join an extremely driven and dynamic department.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include:<ul><li>Assist with contract review including word processing and proofreading contracts, amendments, extensions and other legal documents</li><li>Reviewing and editing various non-standard agreements, such as NDAs</li><li>Assist with the preparation of tender and proposal submissions including drafting responses, coordinating with internal departments and information gathering</li><li>Conducting legal research</li><li>Updating template contracts and guidance notes</li><li>Note and minute taking at meetings</li><li>Assisting with the contract repository</li><li>Maintaining accurate, complete and up to date files</li><li>Maintain and update various reports and trackers such as contract database, work priority list</li><li>Other department and administrative tasks as assigned</li></ul>QualificationsThis position is open to undergraduates who are currently studying Law at Undergraduate level.<ul><li>Fast learner and willingness to learn on the job with a pro-active “can-do” attitude.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</li><li>Intermediate to advanced IT skills – MS Office (in particular Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).</li><li>Analytical with a high attention to detail and level of accuracy.</li><li>Highly organised and thorough with the ability to cope with different demands and coordinate priorities and multi-task.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.</li><li>Ability to work with confidential materials discretely and responsibly.</li><li>Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.</li></ul>Additional Information<ul><li>Hours: 40 per week</li><li>Salary: £20,000 per annum</li><li>Duration: The internship will run from Summer 2025 for 12 months</li><li>Location: Egham, Surrey, TW20 9FB (Plenty of free on site parking and approx. 10 minutes walk from Egham station)</li></ul>We accept applications for our Placement Programme from undergraduate university students that are due to take undertake a placement year starting summer 2025, regardless of university. Our interviews based on how you perform against the competencies that are required for your role.How to ApplyWe take great care in our recruitment process to find the ideal candidate. But it’s not all about us; we want you to have the chance to find out what we’re all about.<ul><li>The first step is our application form, which takes about 15 minutes to complete. As well as telling us lots about you, it helps us identify the kind of competencies in you that we look for in our placement students.</li><li>If your application is successful one of our Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to arrange a competency based telephone interview.</li><li>Finally, you will be invited to attend an interview.</li><li>Please let us know about any accommodations you may need to participate in our recruitment process.</li><li>Please limit your application to only one job posting based on where you live and/or plan to work. Applying to multiple locations and roles will delay your application being processed</li></ul>

University placement year legal internship - in-house - Enterprise Mobility

Closing date: 31st March 2025.At Osbornes Law, we have always been dedicated to helping people with their legal matters with our staff are at the heart of the firm.We are driven by a desire to ‘open the door to justice’&nbsp; whenever we are able.Our specialist legal teams are focused individually and together on what we do best. We, therefore, invest in high calibre trainees. Our aim is to produce top-ranking solicitors and future partners.How to Apply:If you wish to be considered for a training contract with Osbornes Law, commencing 2027, please send your completed application form 2027&nbsp;to our Practice Manager Sandra Hillard.We accept applications from both law and non-law graduates. Candidates must demonstrate a high level of academic performance and have achieved an upper second class degree and a minimum of three B’s at A-level.Click apply to access application form.

Training Contract - 2027 - Osbornes Law

Application deadline: 31 January 2025LawWorks 2024 Pro Bono Awards shortlisted firm&nbsp;Our two-year trainee programme is about more than just fulfilling certification requirements. We’re dedicated to helping individuals find their passion, grow beyond their expectations and become the best solicitor they can possibly be. To achieve this, we’ve developed a selective, personalised programme that offers significant mentorship and training, early responsibility, and the opportunity to assist with the end-to-end process of complex transactions. As a trainee, you’ll have exposure to the exciting, groundbreaking work we do for international clients, all while benefiting from the non-hierarchal, collegial and collaborative culture of a smaller office.&nbsp;Before you start, you and your fellow trainees will complete the SQE at BPP Holborn (and the GDL if applicable), so that you can begin to form close bonds with your intake.We recruit 15 trainees a year. Typically, law students will apply in their second year of a law degree, so those applying for a 2025 vacation scheme are for training contracts commencing in September 2027. Students who are doing non-law degrees should apply in their final year. Our vacation schemes are also open to graduates.&nbsp;Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to make sure that Ropes &amp; Gray is the right fit for each of the trainees we select. To help us achieve this aim, those interested in a training contact with the firm must attend an assessment day and, if successful, participate in a two-week spring or summer vacation scheme. The schemes are designed to give you firsthand insight into our work, our people and the unique culture of our firm.If you need any adjustments to be made at any stage of the process, please just get in touch.&nbsp;The application form is your first opportunity to stand out. We ask one open question to allow you to demonstrate your commercial thinking, innovative approach and understanding of law as a business.&nbsp;Please note, we do not operate on a rolling basis. We have one application window.&nbsp;The closing date is 31 January 2025.Contextual Recruitment SystemWe know that the most successful organisations welcome individuals from all backgrounds. To help us do the same, we’ve partnered with diversity recruitment experts Rare and use their Contextual Recruitment System in our recruitment process. The system enables us to further understand the context in which applicants’ experiences have been gained, and identify outperformers that others may miss.Vacation schemeIf you’re selected for a vacation scheme, you’ll get to experience firsthand what it’s like to be a trainee at the firm. You’ll receive mentoring and support from your supervisor, meet lawyers from each practice group, attend workshops and interact with our employees at social networking events. In order to assess you for a training contract, you will complete an interview and a blog post task. Our trainees are recruited exclusively from our vacation schemes. You will receive a payment of £400 per week&nbsp;for attending one of our vacation schemes and, most importantly, you’ll come away with a crucial network of contacts.All trainees who join us will qualify as a solicitor via the SQE route. If you have already completed the LPC, you will be required to complete the SQE1 and SQE2 to qualify as a solicitor with Ropes &amp; Gray.Key dates<ul><li>Application deadline 31 January 2025</li><li>March 2025 Assessment Days<ul><li>04 March 2025</li><li>06 March 2025</li><li>11 March 2025</li><li>13 March 2025&nbsp;</li><li>18 March 2025&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>April 2025 Spring Vacation Scheme&nbsp;(31st March – 11 April 2025)</li><li>June/July 2025 Summer Vacation Scheme&nbsp;(23rd June – 04 July 2025)</li></ul>

Vacation scheme 2025/Training Contract Sept 2027 - Commercial - Ropes and Gray

Application deadline: 1 January 2025About Porter DodsonPorter Dodson is an award-winning Top 200 UK Law Firm, providing commercial and private legal services to individuals and businesses across Somerset, Devon and Dorset.We're proud of a regional presence that gives clients the local connections and friendly in-person service they love. Being embedded in our local communities and market sectors gives our clients a superb service grounded in the real world.What makes Porter Dodson a great place to work is our people and our culture. Our team are the lifeblood of the firm, and we are fully committed to ensuring our team are motivated, well cared for, and fulfilling their potential at work. Our people are our priority, which is why we have such excellent staff retention rates and how we have sustained a gold accreditation from Investors in People since 2016.Solicitor Training Contract 2025/2026We are now accepting applications for our training contract intake for September 2025/2026. If you want to train at a Top 200 award winning regional law firm, keep reading to find out what training at Porter Dodson looks like and how to apply.We provide four seat rotations during the training contract, which are designed to provide a wide breadth of experience, and opportunities ranging from Corporate Commercial, Residential and Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, Family, and Private Client across our 7 offices.During the two-year training contract, you will be exposed to all aspects of work within each training area, working with lawyers who are experts in their field and a supervising Partner who will support your learning and development. We endeavour to assign seats according to candidate preference whilst balancing this against business needs. We will ensure that allocated seats are complementary to ensure you gain the maximum benefit for your longer-term career.You can read more about the trainee recruitment process and tops tips for your application on our <a href="https://www.porterdodson.co.uk/trainees-and-apprentices" target="_blank">Trainee and Apprentices page here.&nbsp;</a>Training Contract EligibilityWe continue to run a parallel intake of LPC and SQE candidates and invite applications from candidates pursuing both routes to qualification. All future trainees will be required to have completed either the LPC or the SQE1 and SQE2 exams prior to joining the firm to undertake your 2 years’ qualifying work experience (QWE). To apply for a training contract, you will need to either be in your final year of study of a law degree or non-law degree, or have already graduated.&nbsp; We typically encourage applications from those with a 2:1 Degree and connections to the South-West. We consider all applications on their individual merits and will consider any mitigating circumstances, please reach out to our Recruitment and Early Careers team with any queries in relation to this on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@porterdodson.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@porterdodson.co.uk</a>&nbsp;

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