Trainee Solicitor - Period of Recognised Training​/Qualifying Work Experience

Trainee Solicitor – Period of Recognised Training / Qualifying Work Experience – September 2028

Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career?

Forbes Solicitors LLP are looking to recruit a cohort of Trainee Solicitors for September 2028.

We are offering two different training programmes that will support those that have the LPC (Period of Recognised Training) and SQE 1 (Qualifying Work Experience).

Both routes, Period of Recognised Training and Qualifying Work Experience, will consist of four, six‑month training seats. From the beginning of your training, you will be given hands on client work to deal with. As you become embedded into the team your responsibilities will grow along with your learning and development and there will be opportunities to be involved in more complex cases.

Prospective trainees looking to start a Period of Recognised Training (PRT) must have completed a law degree or the GDL/PGDL and the LPC prior to starting the training contract with us.

For those looking to start their Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) must have completed a law degree or the GDL/PGDL and the SQE 1 prior to starting the training contract with us.

Whichever route you are looking to undertake, the Firm will support the successful candidates to qualification by supporting them through the Professional Skills Course (PRT) or the SQE 2 (QWE) via a prep course.

This is a great opportunity for a legal graduate to progress their current career and join a collaborative and professional Firm. Whilst the role will be working to the fast‑pace, customer focus and high standards of a law firm, the role will also provide a sustainable work‑life balance and relate to the regional area in which it is based.

For more information on our training contracts and the recruitment process, please visit our website – Graduate Recruitment Process

We will be progressing applicants to the next stage based on their demonstrated knowledge, skills and behaviours in:

• A Law Degree (or equivalent), achieving a 2:1 or above, or completion of the GDL/PGDL;
• LPC or SQE1 or working towards.

• Practical exposure to law through activities such as court attendance, pro‑bovo work, legal clinics, work placements, or roles within a law firm (e.g., Paralegal, vacation schemes).

• Aligns with the Firms values;
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail;
• Demonstrates excellent organisation skills and time management;
• Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team;
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills;
• Demonstrates a good sense commercial awareness;
• Local connections to the Lancashire, Manchester and Yorkshire areas;
• Demonstrates a good competence in their IT skills (Outlook, Word, and other systems experience);
• Demonstrates good communication skills, both written and verbal;

Following a successful application, candidates will be invited to take part in the next stage of the Graduate Recruitment process, for further information and the dates set for the recruitment process, please see our Website – Graduate Recruitment Process

At Forbes Solicitors, we believe in creating a supportive and collaborative environment where our team members can thrive and develop themselves and others. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services and have offices across the North, with deep roots in Lancashire. Our team are known for its genuine, practical advice and passion for achieving the best results. We are real people who listen to each other and work together to deliver exceptional service.

We are proud to have been awarded UK Employer of the Year:
Silver (250+) at the Investors in People Awards 2024 and the Firm is ranked as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm and a Chambers and Partners Leading Firm.

We are a values led Firm and are looking for people who embody our values: authenticity, striving for exceptional results, and unity in teamwork to join our award‑winning Firm.

During your time at Forbes as a Trainee, you will receive guidance through one‑to‑one sessions with experienced solicitors, mentors, and the…