Trainee recruitment for September 2010

We will be recruiting  trainee solicitors in  2010 who will start with us in September 2012.

Application process

To apply for a 2012 training contract at Lewis Silkin LLP, click here.  The deadline for all 2012 training contract applications is midnight on 31st July 2010. 

We will keep you posted on the progress of your application. Successful candidates will be invited to attend an assessment day at Lewis Silkin on Saturday 4th September 2010.

If you require the application in another format (other than electronic) please contact us and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.

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 (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