UK program

Trainee Solicitor Program

We recruit all future trainees through our Summer Vacation Scheme, a one-week program held in June.

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From the moment you join our Ignite training programme. you'll be supported by a collaborative culture that values your individuality. You'll be challenged, encouraged and empowered to grow and make a real difference, both professionally and personally. With access to world-class training, real responsibility and a global network of colleagues. you'll build the skills and confidence to thrive.

Our Six-Seat Advantage

Our unique six-seat training contract provides a depth of experience and exposure to various legal practice areas. Dual-tier supervision will ensure you are supported throughout your training by a daily and partner supervisor, with regular contact from our dedicated emerging talent graduate partners, who look to ensure you are making the most out of your seats.

We provide a range of learning opportunities that will enable you to develop and progress your career with the firm. Opportunities include national and international secondments, alongside bespoke learning and development programs.

Application Process

We recruit all future trainees through our Summer Vacation Scheme, a one-week program held in June. Within this week, you will get to know the firm and experience what life is really like as a trainee at the firm, with real work given to you by your daily supervisor or trainee buddy.

You will get to know our strategy and initiatives, as well as meet those working on our environmental, social and governance (ESG), workplace culture and development and pro bono programs. We also have active charity and social committees, with our head trainees regularly organizing events within these, which you may be able to attend during the scheme.

You will need to complete the following:

Written application

Applications are now open for our 2026 Summer Vacation Scheme, for training contracts commencing in September 2028 The deadline for written applications is midnight on Monday, 5 January 2026.

We do not recruit on a rolling basis. To be eligible to apply, you will need the following:

  • To be predicted to obtain, or have obtained, a 2:1 undergraduate university degree in any discipline

  • Be at least in the second year of a law degree, or the final year of a non-law degree, or have graduated from university

  • Be available to start the training contract position in September 2028

  • Have completed, or be able to complete, your graduate diploma in law (GDL)/solicitors qualifying exam (SQE)/legal practice course (LPC) before September 2028

Digital assessment

The next stage of the application process is the digital assessment. You will be given time to prepare your answer to the questions on screen, and you are given a one-week deadline to complete this assessment, which you are required to complete over one sitting.

Assessment center

The next stage in the application process is an in-person assessment center, which will take place at one of our offices. This consists of three activities – an interview, a group exercise and a presentation. You will be given the presentation topic one week in advance of your assessment center so that you can prepare accordingly.

Vacation scheme

The final stage of the application process is the vacation scheme, where you will be assessed on your performance within your practice group and within the interview and presentation that is undertaken at the end of the scheme. As before, the presentation topic is provided one week prior to the scheme.

For more tips and advice on the application process, visit our Graduate Brochure.

Advice for applicants of our UK training contract