Trainee Solicitor

About us

Stone King has supported clients and communities since 1785, and while our heritage spans more than two centuries, we continue to embrace change and invest in the future.

Much of our work directly supports charities, schools, social enterprises, faith organisations, public bodies, businesses, and individuals who are building stronger communities and driving positive societal change.

Our collaborative culture and core values are intertwined with our ethos of doing the right thing by our clients, communities, and our people. Our passion for the sectors we work in and the purpose-driven work we do with our clients has resulted in SK being recognised as national leaders in our specialist fields across the country.

We embrace individuality and difference, because diverse perspectives make us stronger, more creative and more human. Our people matter, and that means giving every colleague the chance to make a real contribution to who we are, what we do, and how we shape the future of the firm.

At Stone King, our qualified solicitors are more than just lawyers: they are client experts, problem‑solvers, communicators, collaborators, and trusted partners to clients navigating pivotal moments in their lives and businesses.

We have an opportunity for a Trainee Solicitor to join us here at Stone King in our Bath office for commencement in September 2026, March 2027 and September 2027
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The legal profession is evolving and redefining what it means to be a lawyer. At Stone King, we are embracing this change and invest in developing future‑ready lawyers who can adapt, lead and make a meaningful impact.

Being a solicitor isn’t easy. It means navigating intellectually and emotionally demanding situations, supporting clients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives, and showing up with professionalism and compassion in both day‑to‑day work and in‑person events. But the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives is profoundly rewarding, and it’s at the heart of why our work matters.

If you’re looking for a training contract that prepares you to thrive in a changing world and gives you the chance to make a meaningful difference along the way, you’ll find it here.

While you’ll gain exposure across the firm’s sectors, our Bath training contract will typically sit within one of two pathways.
The first is within our Private Client teams
, which may include seats in Family, Trusts and Estates, Crime, and Dispute Resolution.
The second is within our Commercial Enterprise/Private Sector teams
, offering seats such as Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Construction, and Employment.

This structure gives you meaningful depth within a core area while still ensuring broad experience. It helps you understand client needs from multiple perspectives, develop strong client‑care skills, and gain the well‑rounded foundation you need to become a trusted adviser.

• An enhanced 30 month training contract
  , giving you the time giving you time to grow confidently, thoughtfully and without compromise.
• Development in key skills: We invest in training that gives you the confidence to build relationships, communicate your value and understand the wider commercial landscape our clients operate in, skills increasingly essential for tomorrow’s lawyers.
• AI‑enhanced learning and assessment. We embrace technology, including in our recruitment. Instead of policing AI use, we’ll test your judgement, adaptability and critical thinking. Throughout your contract, you’ll have opportunities to build emerging capabilities in AI and legal tech through hands‑on work in our AI Hub.
• Reverse mentoring programme with senior leaders
  , giving you the chance to shape our firm’s strategic direction while strengthening your own confidence, communication and leadership skills.
• Presenting to our Partnership Council, a rare opportunity to contribute to firmwide decision‑making. Your voice matters here.
• Opportunities to build emerging capabilities in AI and legal technology
  , preparing you for a rapidly evolving profession.
• Paid volunteering and community focused work is embedded into your training. Social…