Manchester Training Contract 2029

Hill Dickinson LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Dickinson LLP offers a two-year training contract with four six-month seats across at least three teams, giving hands-on experience to qualify as a solicitor.

In Manchester, seats align with the Business Services group. Candidates must be able to start in September 2029 and begin SQE studies in 2028; UK work rights are required and sponsorship is not available. An Insight Day is available to help you learn about our clients, sector and culture before you apply.

Qualifications

• Eligible to start in September 2029 and begin SQE studies in 2028.
• Typically in the second year of a law or non-law degree.
• Sponsorship is not available; you must have UK work rights.

Responsibilities

• Complete four six-month seats across at least three teams.
• Seats aligned to the Business Services group in Manchester.
• Attend an optional Insight Day to learn about our clients, sector and culture.

Education

Second year of law or non-law degree

Job description

At Hill Dickinson, we believe the best lawyers are those who are genuinely passionate about the sectors they work in. That's why our unique training contract allows you to tailor your experience and develop your expertise in the areas that interest you most.

Over the course of your two-year training contract, you'll complete four six-month seats, gaining hands on experience across at least three different teams while developing the skills and confidence needed to succeed as a solicitor.

From the outset, your seats will be aligned to one of our specialist business groups. In Manchester, you can experience a sector-specific training contract in Business Services.

What you need to know

To be eligible to apply, you must be able to commence your training contract in September 2029 and begin SQE studies in 2028. This means you will likely need to be in the second year of a law or non-law degree to be eligible.

Insight Day

In conjunction with your training contract application, you can apply to attend an insight day in the UK office you have applied to. While attendance is optional, we strongly encourage you to take advantage of this valuable opportunity where you can gain insight into your chosen business group, meet the people you could potentially work alongside and develop a deeper understanding of our clients, sector and culture.

SQE and LPC

Before starting your training contract, you’ll complete both SQE 1 and SQE 2 through BARBRI’s market-leading preparation programme.

If you have already completed the LPC, you won’t be required to complete the SQE.

You can find out more information via the Early Careers page of our website.

For queries, please contact [e-mail]. Please note that we are unable to process applications sent via email. Please complete an online application via our website.

Applications close 23:59, 10 January 2027.

Please note, applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role.