2027 Trainee Solicitor Programme - Belfast

Al Goodbody; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A&L Goodbody invites applications for its 2027 Trainee Solicitor Programme in Belfast. You will explore which areas of law interest you most and engage in a structured development path across Corporate, Disputes & Investigations, Finance and Real Estate.

Strong academic achievement and relevant experience are valued. Law degree is not mandatory, but IPLS core modules must be evidenced where applicable. The firm emphasizes authentic evaluation over AI tools.

Qualifications

• Academic achievement and experience relevant to a legal career.
• Candidates following IPLS must complete core law modules required by Law Society of NI.
• Undergraduate law degree is not a prerequisite.

Responsibilities

• Rotations across main departments: Corporate, Disputes & Investigations, Finance, Real Estate.
• Participate in the Trainee Solicitor Programme and develop professional leadership skills.

Skills

Intellectual Ability

Judgement

Commercial Awareness

Relationship Building

Career Commitment

Motivation & Initiative

Communication

Resilience

Education

Law degree not prerequisite

Core law modules (IPL S route) compliance

Job description

We are currently recruiting for our 2027 Trainee Solicitor Programme. As a Trainee Solicitor you'll have the opportunity to discover which areas of law interest and engage you most. Some people are born litigators, others love the dynamics of a commercial deal and some absorb themselves in employment law or restructuring. Our Trainee Solicitor Programme is designed to encourage and develop every person's unique qualities.

All of our Trainee Solicitors work within our main departments:

• Corporate
• Disputes & Investigations
• Finance
• Real Estate

We are looking for candidates who have the drive to succeed as top class lawyers and become future leaders of our firm. Whilst an undergraduate degree in law is not a prerequisite, candidates need to demonstrate academic achievement and experience relevant to a career in the legal sector. Candidates intending on following the IPLS route will also need to evidence that they have completed the core law modules required by Law Society of Northern Ireland.

We look for evidence of the following attributes:

• Intellectual Ability, Judgement & Commercial Awareness
• Ability to Build Relationships
• Commitment to Career Choice
• Motivation and Initiative
• Effective Communication
• Resilience

To find out more about A&L Goodbody, our Trainee Programme and what we look for,

Use of artificial intelligence (AI)

While AI can be a helpful tool, we value authenticity in our hiring process. We do not accept its use as part of our application process as it makes it harder to get a true sense of who you are and what you bring to the role - applications found to rely on AI generated content may be disqualified. We appreciate your understanding.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you have a disability or impairment which may prevent you from completing our online application form, please email [e-mail] so that we can ensure to accommodate your needs in the most appropriate way possible.