Training Contract Applications
Application deadlines
The application process to apply for a 2011 training contract will open on 7 November when you will be able to access our online application form via the following link: click here.
Selection Criteria
We have no hard and fast rules about our ideal recruit, but here are the qualities and skills we are looking for:
Bright
Generally we look for 2:1 at degree level. You need a sharp mind, the ability to tackle complex legal and business issues and take a commercial view.
Articulate
Building relationships with clients is a vital part of the modern lawyer's daily workload. We look for confident, outgoing team players who can get on well with clients, win their trust and keep their business.
Inquisitive and adaptable
The legal field is always changing - with new statutes to apply, new issues to address and new ways of doing business - so a naturally inquiring mind is a great asset. You'll need to relish the fact that you'll never stop training, learning or adapting.
Creative and practical
Interpreting complex law and developing solutions to demanding commercial briefs takes a great deal of processing power, coupled with a creative, analytical and pragmatic approach.
Common sense
Invaluable when it comes to developing workable legal solutions which deliver practical business benefit for clients.
Sense of humour
The law is a demanding occupation, so the ability to take a philosophical stance is a valuable quality.
IT literate
Computers form the backbone of our organisation in managing casework, research and communicating with clients, so you should be comfortable using offices packages and the Internet.
Previous work experience
We don't just take on new graduates in their early twenties. People from many professions convert to the law with us and find their previous experience a real asset.