Trainee recruitment for September 2014

We will be recruiting  trainee solicitors in  2012 who will start with us in September 2014.

Application process

The deadline for all 2014 training contract applications is midnight on 31st July 2012. 

We will keep you posted on the progress of your application. Successful candidates will be invited to attend an assessment day at Lewis Silkin in early September 2012.

Eligibility

With over 600 applications for our trainee scheme each year, competition is tough! So what are we looking for?

Well, we want to hear about any work experience schemes you've taken part in or any mini-pupillages you've done. Even if you haven't had any relevant work experience, tell us about some of the skills you may have picked up through previous jobs, and how these may be applied to a career in law.

Excellent A Levels (minimum AAB or equivalent) and normally at least a 2:1 degree, go without saying. But we're not just looking for academics. To stand out above the rest, you'll need to be a good team player, with a 'get on and do' attitude - whether that's doing stimulating work or the more mundane but no less necessary tasks. You'll need to be diligent and willing to put in the hours when needed. Above all, we're looking for people who get on with people. This is important to us because we strive to be helpful expert lawyers that our clients enjoy working with.

Whatever your background, your commitment and enthusiasm towards progressing a career in law must shine through!

To summarize, here's a few of the competencies we'll be looking for during the selection process:

• Academic achievements
• Career focus
• Commercial awareness
• Personal effectiveness
• People skills

APPLICATIONS FOR 2014 TRAINING CONTRACTS WILL OPEN IN FEBRUARY 2012