Training Contracts in England
Before you start your training
You’ll need to begin your journey by completing your Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), which will give you the basic legal foundation to begin your career in law before you start your LPC.
You’ll then need to undertake the Legal Practice Course (LPC).
You’ll need to undertake the Legal Practice Course (LPC), which supplements the core legal training.
Our trainees start the LPC in September, completing a 9-month LPC MSc in Law, Business and Management. All of our LPC students will complete a compulsory Insurance elective, while the other two electives are chosen by you – with our guidance so that you can convert what you have studied into a seat during your training contract.
During Your Training
We’ll make sure you have plenty of support before your training begins – you can look forward to one-to-one sessions with our graduate team covering things like your career preferences; workshops, presentations and training sessions at our offices; an LPC mentoring programme and social events.
The Professional Skills Course (PSC) will form the foundation of your professional development as you move forward with your career. It’s supported by various legal, technical and business-focused sessions. In addition to this, you’ll have access to MyDevelopment – an online training resource to support you with your personal and professional development. We also have an extensive training library which will help you to succeed within your role, fulfil your potential and progress your career
When the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is introduced, you’ll follow a new path to qualification. We’ll make sure you have first-class training, regardless of the route you take. Non-law students will need to take the SQE if they haven't started their GDL before September 2020 and if you’re a law undergraduate student, you’ll take the SQE if your degree starts after September 2020. For more information about the SQE please visit our FAQ page
These one-to-one meetings with the graduate team are an opportunity for you to engage with us to shape your training programme and future career path. You’ll be able to discuss your goals and future expectations, tell us about your achievements, tap into our expertise and decide upon your future objectives and development needs.
You’ll be allocated a mentor from one of our newly qualified lawyers, enabling you to get peer-to-peer support and guidance from someone who’s completed the training contract before you.
We know that from time to time our trainees may have things going on outside of work. Our graduate team is always on hand to confidentially help you deal any issues that might adversely impact your work performance, health and well-being.
This programme has been tailored specifically to help our trainees at the very beginning of their career. It’s about helping you ensure you have a positive mindset and the right focus – both of which are vital to succeeding in high-performing teams. It focuses on coaching powerful habit changes to improve mental health, energy, resilience and performance
Trainee salaries and grants
- Year 1: £40,000
- Year 2: £42,000
- Newly Qualified: £70,000
- Maintenance grant for GDL and LPC (if you study in London): £8,000
- Year 1: £26,500
- Year 2: £28,500
- Newly Qualified: Competitive
- Maintenance grant for LPC and GDL: £7,000
- Year 1 £22,500
- Year 2: £24,500
- Newly Qualified: Competitive
- Maintenance grant for LPC and GDL: £7,000
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
Private medical and dental insurance, including health checks
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Group income protection
Maternity and paternity pay
Childcare vouchers
Holiday purchase
Season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme
Gym subsidy