Trainee Solicitor - 2027 Intake

JMW SOLICITORS LLP; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

JMW SOLICITORS LLP in Liverpool invites applications for its 2027 Trainee Intake. The two-year training path rotates through at least three specialist areas, typically four seats, and leads to qualification.

The programme includes a shared funding model for SQE exams, a comprehensive learning curriculum, 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays and up to 3 extra paid days when offices close. Other benefits include SMART pension and travel insurance.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English at grades 9-4 (A*-C).
• Law degree (or Level 6 equivalent) required or GDL route.
• Non-law degree with law conversion (GDL) acceptable.
• Postgraduate law course (LLM/LPC) acceptable.
• Minimum of 2:1 in degree expected by July 2027.

Skills

GCSEs

Legal work experience (desirable)

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and English

Law degree (or Level 6 equivalent)

Non-law degree + GDL

Postgraduate law course (LLM/LPC)

Minimum 2:1 in degree

Job description

Trainee Solicitor - 2027 Intake

Application Deadline: 26 October 2026

Department: Emerging Talent

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Liverpool

Description

JMW recognises the importance of developing emerging legal talent by supporting people to apply to train with us.

We are therefore pleased that applications for our 2027 Trainee Intake are now open for both internal and external candidates until Monday, 26th October.

Why apply to train at JMW?

We believe in providing our trainees with a high-quality training experience and a path to qualification over the course of two-years.

Additionally, we provide the following core benefits to our trainees:

• The opportunity to work in at least three of our specialist areas. Typically, this is achieved by rotating departments every six months, so that trainees undertake four seats in total.
• Access to a shared funding model that is tailored to the needs of trainees who are required to undertake any SQE exams during their training contract.
• A first-year trainee salary of: £34,750 in Liverpool and Manchester and £41,750 in London (Salaries are reviewed annually and any increase to these rates will be effective from September 2027)
• A comprehensive learning and development curriculum aligned to key milestones in our training contracts.
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus all public holidays and up to 3 days’ additional paid leave when the office closes between Christmas and New Year
• Access to a SMART pension scheme and annual travel insurance
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits including, private medical insurance, 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme, and income protection cover.

Eligibility Requirements

We welcome applications from candidates who:

• Have achieved 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including Maths and English
• Have completed, or will complete by July 2027, one or more of the following:
• a law degree (or Level 6 equivalent);
• a non-law degree and a law conversion course such as the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL);
• a postgraduate law course (such as LLM/LPC)
• Achieved or will achieve by July 2027 a minimum of 2:1 in their degree
• Be meeting the required performance expectations in their current role (for internal candidates only)

Desirable criteria

• Achieved strong A-Level grades (or equivalent qualifications, excluding EPQ)
• Evidence of prior legal work experience (such as participation in a work experience/vacation scheme and/or time spent working in a law firm in roles such as a paralegal or legal assistant)

Additional Information

A full overview of our 2027 intake, including the recruitment and selection process, key dates and FAQs can be found here.