Trainee Programme (SQE)

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Job summary

A premier law firm in the Channel Islands is seeking trainees for its Jersey office to qualify as solicitors. The role includes full sponsorship for Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) studies and opportunities to work across various legal practice areas. The ideal candidates will have a strong academic track record, with a minimum of a 2(i) degree. Offered are competitive salaries, a generous leave package, and comprehensive mentoring. Apply by 31st January 2026.

Benefits

Full sponsorship for study fees

Generous study leave package

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Mentoring programme

Qualifications

• You must have a strong academic background with a focus on law.
• You should have the right to work in the UK as an international student isn't eligible.
• Final year students are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Complete Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) studies.
• Gain qualifying work experience in various practice areas.
• Participate in a mentoring programme.

Skills

Strong academics

Legal research skills

Effective communication

Education

Minimum 2(i) degree or equivalent

Minimum AAB at 'A' Level or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for trainees for our Jersey office to qualify as an England and Wales solicitor.

We will sponsor you to complete your Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) studies and provide you with the qualifying work experience you need by developing your skills in both contentious and non-contentious areas of law as well as experiencing the opportunity to work in different practice areas. Once qualified you will join one of our highly regarded legal teams and complete your development to become one of the offshore world's leading lawyers.

Why apply to Carey Olsen?

We're the largest and most pre-eminent law firm in both Jersey and Guernsey. We have the longest running and most successful SQE Trainee Programme in the Channel Islands – we invest in you and support you to pass the exams first time.

Our offering

• Full sponsorship for study fees and exam costs
• Generous study leave package
• Rotations across our practice areas (with opportunities in Corporate Finance, Funds, M&A, Litigation, Trust & Private Wealth and Property)
• Required qualifying work experience
• Mentoring programme
• Predominately office based to offer full support for practical learning
• Full time permanent employment with a competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave with the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days per financial year
• Plus other benefits

Our Requirements

• Strong academics are vital, and we require you to be on track for, or to have already achieved a minimum of a 2(i) degree (or the equivalent) and a minimum of AAB (or equivalent) at 'A' Level.
• If you are currently a student, you should apply in the final year of your degree.
• Applicants will be based in our Jersey office and must have the right to work along with residential qualifications.
• Immigration support is not available for individuals on the training programme.

The closing date for applications is 31st January 2026.