2027 Training Contract - Belfast

Browne Jacobson LLP; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Browne Jacobson Northern Ireland Limited in Belfast invites aspiring solicitors to start a Training Contract aligned with IPLS in September 2027. You’ll gain hands-on experience with junior and senior lawyers across cross-border matters.

Join a large, established firm with strong training, supportive mentors, and a clear path to qualification, while enjoying a competitive benefits package and a focus on inclusivity and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Law degree (LLB) or other degree from a recognised institution.
• Successful completion of the IPLS entrance exam and an offer to attend the course commencing in September 2027.
• Be an engaged and involved member of the team.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to build working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience with junior and senior lawyers across Belfast.
• Receive in-office training and supervision to support IPLS progression.
• Contribute to a busy team with cross-border matters and client work.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree (LLB) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Who Are Browne Jacobson Northern Ireland Limited?

We’re the Northern Ireland office of the award-winning UK law firm Browne Jacobson LLP. The Belfast team has a long-established reputation in the Northern Ireland market and works closely with colleagues across the UK and Ireland to provide seamless, cross-border legal advice. Key practice areas include Banking and Finance, Corporate, Dispute Resolution and Litigation, Private Client Services, Real Estate and Restructuring and Insolvency. Read more about our firm and our awards here.

We have an exciting opportunity for an aspiring solicitor at our Belfast office.

In line with our continued growth, we’re looking for trainee solicitors to join the team and commence the Professional Legal Studies course at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies (IPLS) in September 2027. There is also an opportunity to commence your in-office training prior to the IPLS course and gain in-office training credit.

Requirements

• Law degree (LLB), or other degree from a recognised institution.
• Successful completion of the IPLS entrance exam and an offer to attend the course commencing in September 2027.
• Be an engaged and involved member of the team.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to build working relationships.
• Have the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
• Have proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel etc.

What We Offer

You will be joining a large, established law firm, and have the support and opportunity that comes with this, together with being able to make an impact on our Belfast team who are growing at an exciting rate.

We offer a competitive benefits package and an excellent level of training. You will be working with some of the most established and exciting clients in Northern Ireland, Ireland, Great Britain and the wider international legal market. You will get a hands-on experience with support from junior lawyers and senior lawyers alike.

We’re here to help you shape your career. Our training contract aims to give you the best possible start, this is why:

• The level of work you’ll receive aims to prepare you for qualification - this puts you in good stead for the realities and expectations of working as a qualified solicitor. With us, you’ll gain invaluable practical experience
• You’ll receive all the support you need – as the first law firm to partner with O Shaped, we’re proud to create a safe and productive learning environment where you’ll be comfortable to give and receive feedback, discuss your progress, and address the challenges you face (we all have challenges) to ensure we set you up for success. You’ll also have support from our emerging talent team, who you’ll be in contact with right from recruitment until qualification and beyond.
• Inclusivity – this is at the heart of everything we do, and we want everyone to feel that they have an equal access to opportunities;
• Sponsorship – we cover the cost of your IPLS fees and continue to pay your salary whilst you are studying.

Deadline for Applications

• Please submit your application before midnight on Thursday 22 October 2026.