Application process: Online application form, Watson Glaser Test, pre-recorded Video Interview, Assessment Day. Eligibility: Our Training Contract is open to penultimate year law students, final year law and non-law students and graduates.
Seat is essentially just the code word for "department" in the training-contract world. As you embark on your training contract, you'll rotate through a number of different departments within the law firm that's training you. Each department you work in is known as a "seat".
The seat of a corporation is the publicly-registered headquarters, or the registered office of a corporate entity.
Energised by our collaborative culture, cutting-edge training and inspiring colleagues, you're guaranteed to make a splash as you gain quality experience across a broad range of legal practices. A six-seat training contract across a variety of areas from banking and real estate to dispute resolution and private client.
Starting on Monday 8 September 2025, the training contract is a mix of qualifying work experience across four different seats, one of which will be in litigation. Alongside this, you will study for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) parts 1 and 2 through the University of Law.
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