Cynllun Hyfforddeion Cyfreithiol - Cyfreithiwr / Legal Trainee Scheme - Solicitor

Crown Prosecution Service; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent public sector organization in Swansea seeks aspiring solicitors for a legal trainee position. This two-year program offers practical training and exposure to various areas of criminal law, ensuring candidates become fully qualified solicitors. Successful trainees will secure permanent positions as crown prosecutors with opportunities for future promotions. Benefits include flexible working hours, a comprehensive pension scheme, and additional perks to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Civil Service pension

25 days leave, rising to 30

Individual learning budget of £350

Wellbeing support and counselling

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law or equivalent.
• Complete Legal Practice Course or Solicitors Qualifying Examination before September 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the independent prosecution of crime.
• Review cases and prepare pre-charge advice.
• Attend meetings with victims and witnesses.

Skills

Legal intellect

Case presentation

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Legal Practice Course or Solicitors Qualifying Examination

Job description

Employer:

Crown Prosecution Service

Location:

Swansea, Wales

Pay:

£30,700 to £32,430 per year, pro rata

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

06/02/2026

About this job

Applications are now open for the Crown Prosecution Service legal trainee scheme.

This is an exciting opportunity to kick‑start your legal career and become a fully qualified solicitor.

About the Crown Prosecution Service At the Crown Prosecution Service, we’re responsible for delivering justice through the independent and effective prosecution of crime.

We are the biggest employer of criminal law specialists in England and Wales, and ranked as one of the most attractive employers for law students by Universum.

We’re proud to be recognised by our legal trainees in the Legal 500 Future Lawyers survey 2025 for our client secondments, confidence of being kept on, work/life balance, inclusiveness, international secondments and approachability.

About the legal trainee scheme Our legal trainee scheme is a two‑year programme of courses and practical training to help you become a fully qualified solicitor.

You gain valuable experience in all areas of our legal work, from reviewing cases and preparing pre‑charge advice to attending meetings with victims and witnesses.

You’re guaranteed a permanent position as a crown prosecutor after successfully completing your training period.

You’re supported by a supervisor, who offers guidance and opportunities to develop your understanding of working as a prosecutor.

You have at least one secondment in an area outside of criminal law, and you can develop your knowledge by working in specialist crime areas including rape and serious sexual offences, organised crime and fraud.

We’re committed to your professional growth and expect, following your initial role in the magistrates’ court, that you have the necessary skills to apply for promotion opportunities based in the Crown Court including senior crown prosecutor roles.

About you We’re looking for aspiring solicitors with an interest in criminal law.

You must have a law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law or Common Professional Examination, and have completed your Legal Practice Course or Solicitors Qualifying Examination before September 2027. Sound legal intellect and the ability to present cases clearly, both verbally and in writing is essential.

About our benefits At the Crown Prosecution Service, we pride ourselves on providing benefits that ensure our employees’ needs are central.

We want to ensure you can thrive at work and home, offering support to achieve a balance.

This includes flexible working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a family-friendly approach to work.

We also offer a range of benefits including:

• flexible and family-friendly working
• Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.9% - 25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays - 3 days paid volunteering leave
• an extra privilege day for the King’s birthday - £350 a year individual learning budget
• wellbeing support and counselling
• Cycle2work scheme, high street retailer offers and discounts If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career, find out more and apply today.

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