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Closing date: 17th March 2025Are you looking to break away from traditional routes into law? Join a pioneering legal enterprise that leverages in-house digital tools to provide comprehensive 360° client support in risk management.We are seeking motivated law graduates to join us as Solicitor Apprentices in Hull or Leeds. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic legal environment while working alongside experienced professionals.One of the key benefits of our apprenticeship program is its accelerated timeline, allowing you to qualify as a solicitor more quickly. You will receive intensive training and practical experience, enabling you to develop your legal knowledge and commercial skills at a faster pace. This apprenticeship provides a rare blend of practical training and academic learning, setting you on a path to becoming a well-rounded legal professional in a shorter time frame.What we offer:The fast-track 18-month Solicitor Apprenticeship, in partnership with Damar Training and BARBRI, offers an 80/20 work/study split, preparing you for the SQE1 and SQE2 exams and providing qualifying work experience. Upon completion, you will earn a Level 7 qualification and be admitted as a Solicitor.In this role, you will play a pivotal part in legal matters, developing innovative solutions for clients and providing clear, jargon-free legal advice that supports their business goals. Your responsibilities will include conducting thorough legal research, drafting compelling legal documents, and building strong client relationships. Additionally, you will manage workloads effectively to ensure timely and efficient delivery of services.You will work on a diverse range of legal matters, including business crime, commercial disputes, and employment law, while learning from expert mentors and benefiting from continuous professional development. This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain valuable, real-world legal experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.Entry Requirements:We are looking for candidates who are hardworking, motivated, and adaptable. Strong communication skills, initiative, and the ability to manage a varied workload are essential.<ul><li>Achieved a 2:1 degree in Law.</li><li>Passion for law and alignment with rradar’s core values.</li><li>Experience in a legal work environment.</li></ul>How to Apply:Submit your CV and a creative supporting statement (max 300 words) explaining:<ul><li>Why you want to work for rradar?</li><li>Why have you chosen the solicitor apprenticeship route to become a solicitor?</li><li>What are your key strengths, and how do they align with what we are looking for?</li><li>How do you embody the values upheld by rradar?</li></ul>We are looking for graduates who are ready to make waves in the legal world – if that is you, apply now and make an impact at rradar! Your future in law starts here.

Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship - 2025 - rradar

Application deadline 31 July 2025Applications for 2027 are OPENGosschalks has an extremely successful graduate training programme. No fewer than 28 of our current team of lawyers began life at Gosschalks as a trainee, 16 of whom are now partners. With the firm growing year on year, we’re always looking for future solicitors, partners and leaders to join us. As the firm continues to expand we are intending to recruit 3 new trainee solicitors to start in September 2027.Our initial selection criteria requires applicants to have achieved at least three A to C grades at A-Level or equivalent and to have achieved or be predicted at least a 2:1 in their degree. In exceptional circumstances and for applicants who have come late to the law, we will consider applicants whose grades do not meet the criteria.We currently offer two routes to qualify as a solicitor, the LPC route or the SQE route. If you are unsure which route to follow, Richard Taylor the firm’s Training Principal answers some frequently asked questions in his Blog - see our website via Apply.Any offer of a training contract if following the traditional LPC route will be conditional on you passing all heads of the Legal Practice Course prior to 1st September 2027*.&nbsp; If you have chosen to follow the SQE route, you must pass SQE1 before your Qualifying Work Experience can commence.&nbsp; It is expected that you will complete your 2 years Qualifying Work Experience with us.&nbsp; Any previous work experience would only be accepted at our discretion*. * Please note: Our Period of Recognised Training is for a 2 year fixed period whether training with us to qualify through the LPC or the SQE route.If you are still hungry for more information at this stage, take a look at our handy guide to life at Gosschalks as a Trainee Solicitor to give you a greater insight into the opportunities that Gosschalks has in store for the right people.We plan to conduct interviews in September 2025.Please note: Gosschalks subscribes to the Voluntary Code to Good Practice in the Recruitment of Trainee Solicitors. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please get in touch.

Training Contract - 2027 - Gosschalks

Application deadline: 31 July 2025We are now accepting applications for September 2027.We recruit one or two trainee solicitors each year. Our standards of training are recognised as being of the highest calibre and we are proud that at the end of their time with us, our trainees go on to become skilled and highly capable qualified solicitors.We do not believe in engaging several trainees and then cherry picking the best at the end of their time with us. We look to recruit the right people from the outset, with a view to them enjoying a long and fulfilling career with us.We consider that trainee solicitors are the future of our firm - which is proven by the fact that many of our partners and senior lawyers trained at Rollits.What will you do?You will be based in the Hull office, but may be required to spend time at York.We expect trainee solicitors to become a valuable member of the Rollits team from day one. Trainees at Rollits learn by doing, by being involved, and by taking responsibility. Our Qualifying Work Experience is split into four seats, each of six months. You will gain experience in company and commercial, dispute resolution and property, and may also have the opportunity of spending time in our private capital department.You will also be expected to join in with the firm's many and varied business development activities.What will we do?We will provide you with work experience incorporating real work, client contact and top quality experience, and support you during this key stage in your career.Trainees always sit with a qualified lawyer, sometimes a partner, who will supervise you on a day to day basis. In each seat you will be assigned a trainee supervisor who will ensure that things run smoothly for you, and who will keep the training principal fully informed of your progress. We also assign a training "buddy" to first year trainees, who are usually newly qualified lawyers who have recently experienced the demands of the training contract and can offer you informal support and advice.You will be subject to informal progress reviews on a regular basis, and by more formal appraisals twice in each seat.Continuing professional development (including the professional skills course) is provided for you through internal and external seminars and workshops.Who do we want?Students will need to be able to begin a period of Qualifying Work Experience in September 2027 having completed (and passed) a law degree and LPC or academic non-law degree, GDL, LPC or SQE1 and SQE2 by that date.&nbsp; &nbsp;We are looking for candidates with the equivalent of three grade Bs at A level, and if you have not already done so, you must be on track to obtain a 2:1 or above in your degree.You must have good written and oral communications skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;We value commercial awareness, and the ability to demonstrate commitment to Rollits and its business region.&nbsp;&nbsp;Above all we are looking for candidates with the right attitude and who are motivated and enthusiastic about a career in the law.How to applyPlease complete the on-line application form and submit it with a covering letter and CV to:Jill Hudson, Rollits LLP, Citadel House, 58 High Street, Hull HU1 1QEOr e-mail your application to her at: <a href="mailto:jill.hudson@rollits.com" target="_blank">moc.stillor@nosduh.llij</a>

Training Contract - September 2027 - Rollits

Rolling application deadlineYour first step towards a successful career in lawWe believe that work experience is in an important step for undergraduates seeking to become solicitors. &nbsp;It provides undergraduates with the opportunity to experience life as a solicitor and to try their hand at completing exercises based on real cases to get a true feel for the work types we offer.&nbsp; It is also a great opportunity to learn more about SJP Law, and of course, it is also your chance to show us what you have to offer our firm. &nbsp;We are now offering flexible work experience opportunities, which will replace the traditional Summer Vacation Scheme.&nbsp;You can apply for work experience throughout the year and successful candidates will be offered a bespoke work experience placement at a mutually convenient time.&nbsp; Wherever possible, placements will involve physical time in our office, spending time with our Trainees, Solicitors and Directors, but virtual placements will also be considered.Real experienceOver the course of your placement, you will cover three different seats, in compensation, commercial and property, alongside an introduction to IT – providing you with experience working in different departments.During your time with us, you will get an authentic insight into what life is really like as a solicitor at a top independent law firm. It is a real opportunity for you to see whether a career as a solicitor is right for you, and whether you have got the necessary skills to thrive in a competitive, fast-moving industry.Successful candidatesOur work experience programme is designed for UK university students reading Law, and those studying allied arts subjects looking to undertake a Law conversion course in the future.We value candidates who successfully balance professionalism with communication, collaboration, and team spirit.&nbsp;Successful applicants will also be high achievers with outstanding academics, be committed to working hard, and have a genuine interest in pursuing a future career as a solicitor at our firm.Applications:To apply for a work experience placement at SJP Law, please submit a handwritten cover letter and a supporting CV to our Human Resources Manager, Kirsty White

Work experience (unpaid) - rolling basis - SJP Law

Application deadline: 31 March 2025We run a series of very successful and popular week-long vacation placements in June and July each year in our Hull office.Who do we want?You must be available for a week in the summer of 2025 (applications for 2024 are closed)At that time you should have completed the second year of a law degree, or the third year of an academic non-law degree, and be looking to start a training contract in September 2027.You must have the equivalent of three grade Bs at A level, and, if you have not already done so, you must be on target to attain a 2:1 or above in your degree.Above all we are looking for candidates with the right attitude. We expect our staff to be motivated and enthusiastic, and we look for these qualities in our work experience students.Unlike some firms, we do not believe that work experience should involve photocopying or making tea! You will work on real client matters alongside our trainees, solicitors and lawyers by getting involved in drafting documents, conducting research, meeting clients and going to court.Our programme is organised to allow you to spend time in each of the firm's core departments to experience the sort of work we do. We structure our placements like a mini training contract, and a detailed timetable will be issued to you at the start of your placement.You will participate in group exercises and attend a range of informal presentations to learn how Rollits operates as a business. At the end of the week you will be required to make a presentation to members of the firm and your work experience colleagues. And we don't forget about the social side of things so you will be given the opportunity to meet our lawyers and trainees outside of work in a social setting.A work experience placement at Rollits is an excellent opportunity to gain a true insight into our firm, its culture and its people. The programme we run is an important part of our recruitment process and as such we aim to ensure that your experience will be practical, informative and as true to life as a Trainee Solicitor as possible. The more you put into the placement the more you will get out of it; its purpose is as much for you to assess us as it is for us to assess you!How to ApplyPlease complete the on-line application form and submit it together with a covering letter to our training principal.Our work experience programme is unpaid.&nbsp;Rollits is an equal opportunities employer.

Work experience (unpaid) - Summer 2025 - Rollits

Closing date: 17 March 2025Based in either our Hull or Leeds office, our Trainee Solicitor Programme is central to our mission of nurturing talent. We are committed to mentoring the next generation of lawyers to deliver high-quality service to our clients while adapting to new challenges.What we offer:We are excited to open our Trainee Solicitor application process for a two-year training contract. This is your chance to apply your academic learning through practical experience and training, preparing you for a successful legal career.During your programme, you’ll gain experience with a diverse client base, from small businesses to multinational corporations, and have exposure to complex cases. You will rotate through four six-month seats across our Leeds and Hull offices, covering areas such as&nbsp; Employment, Commercial Disputes, Business Crime &amp; Regulatory, IP, Corporate, Legal Advice Service and Cyber &amp; Data Law.You will work on diverse legal matters across areas such as business crime, commercial disputes, and employment, while learning from expert mentors and benefiting from continuous development. This role offers the opportunity to gain rewarding, real-world legal experience.Entry RequirementsWe are looking for candidates who are hardworking, motivated, and adaptable. Strong communication skills, initiative, and the ability to manage a varied workload are essential.You must have:<ul><li>Passed your LPC.</li><li>Achieved a 2:1 degree in Law (or a 2:1 in another subject with PGDL).</li><li>Experience in a legal work environment.</li></ul>How to ApplySubmit your CV and a creative supporting statement (max 300 words) explaining:<ul><li>Why you want to work as a Trainee Solicitor for rradar?</li><li>What are your key strengths, and how do they align with what we are looking for?</li><li>How do you embody the values upheld by rradar?</li></ul>

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