Trainee Solicitors

Overview

At Bevan Brittan we provide aspiring lawyers with the skills and support to set them up for a successful career. Our trainee solicitors get a tailored training and development programme that gives them early exposure to real work for real clients, and this careful management of the learning process allows confidence to grow alongside experience.

I have had been able to be involved in many large deals and projects and have had a lot of opportunities to have client contact throughout my training. I have really enjoyed seeing myself improve throughout my training contract, both in my legal skills and in confidence when dealing with clients and matters, and gain more responsibility throughout the last two years.

Charlotte Horler, Trainee Solicitor

I have really enjoyed the opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of work, both legal and non-legal, and achievements to date include leading the sale of a residential property, being able to attend Court hearings / client meetings, and achieving a certificate in Carbon Literacy. Abdul Raheem, Trainee Solicitor

• We offer 14 training contracts a year starting in September, across all four of our offices
• You will complete four six-month seats, allowing you to gain experience across our core practice areas.
• Seats are available across all of our departments;
  • Health & Care
  • Commercial & Infrastructure
  • Litigation, Advisory & Regulatory
  • Employment, Pensions & Immigration
  • Property
• Supervisor and buddy for each seat, to support your development

Our training contract opportunities are open to penultimate and final year law students, final year non-law students, graduates and those considering a change in career.

We will sponsor our future trainees through the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) exams and our preferred preparation courses, the Post Graduate Diploma in Law (non-law students) and, subsequently, the LLM (all trainees) with the University of Law. This replaces the need to complete the GDL and LPC.

SQE1 assesses your legal knowledge through multiple-choice examinations and an online assessment in Legal Research and Writing. SQE2 assesses your legal skills through practical examinations and assessments.

After you have completed the SQE preparation courses and examinations, you will complete your training contract with the firm, comprising four six-month seats offering you the opportunity to gain experience across our practice areas. This will satisfy the requirements to complete two years of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE).

If you have already completed the GDL prior to accepting a training contract offer, you will need to complete the LLM through the University of Law before commencing the two-year training contract with us. If you have already completed the LPC prior to accepting a training contract offer, you will not need to complete any SQE courses or examinations.

From the outset, you will be given real responsibility. The emphasis is on getting stuck in and learning. You will be taking part in client meetings, doing your fair share of research, drafting and attending court hearings from the off.

We believe it is crucial that our trainees have access to an extensive support network. For each seat you will be supervised by an experienced lawyer, alongside a buddy. You will also have the support of our Early Talent team who are always available to answer any questions or generally offer advice.

Here at Bevan Brittan we work hard to promote regular sports, community and social events. There is a Social Committee in each office which our trainees are welcome (and encouraged) to join.

The firm’s Responsible Business strategy means that we are also heavily involved in various pro bono, volunteering and fundraising activities throughout the year.

We fill most of our spaces directly through our vacation scheme, so we recommend all candidates apply via this route. We do also consider direct applicants for training contracts.

Applications are open and will close 17 March 2026.

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