A Training Contract (Following a qualifying law degree, doing SQE 1 and SQE 2)

Roythorne & Co; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking trainee solicitors from diverse backgrounds to engage in practice-based training. Candidates must hold a law degree and complete the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE 1 and 2), followed by two years of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE). The role emphasizes building relationships and becoming trusted advisors for clients.

Qualifications

• Degree in law (3 years) is required.
• Must pass Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE 1 and 2).
• Must complete 2 years of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE).

Responsibilities

• Support strategic framework as trusted advisors.
• Work towards being recognised experts in specialisms.
• Develop relationships with clients and internal teams.

Education

Degree in law

Job description

A Training Contract (Following a qualifying law degree, doing SQE 1 and SQE 2)

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Roythornes Solicitors is a top 150 national law firm with five strategically located offices across the Midlands and East Anglia. We adopt a one‑team ethos across all offices, with trusted advice being given by our recognised experts on a national spread. We pride ourselves on building longstanding relationships with our clients and bringing commercial know-how and lateral thinking to each case.

We are recruiting multiple trainee / apprentice solicitors from a variety of backgrounds and routes into legal qualification. This is the 'updated' traditional route to qualification. Before qualifying, you will need to undertake practice‑based training which can be undertaken full‑time over two years or part‑time over a longer period. Competition for practice‑based training is fierce and you should probably start applying in the second year of your undergraduate studies. Your work will be closely supervised and regularly reviewed.

The Key Stages Are

• Degree in law (3 years)
• Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE 1 and 2)
• Practice‑based training (often a Training Contract) 2 years Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)

The accountabilities within this role support our strategic framework, which includes:

• Being trusted advisors to our clients and colleagues
• Working to become recognised experts in our chosen specialisms
• Developing longstanding relationships with key clients and our internal teams

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Law Practice