Trainee Solicitor Program – 2028 Start, Diploma Funded

Weightmans; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition funding for Diploma

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Weightmans is seeking trainee solicitors for a September 2028 intake. Candidates must complete the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice before starting the traineeship.

The firm offers to fund part of postgraduate tuition if a 2028 start applies and the applicant has not yet enrolled. Weightmans emphasises potential over experience, with competencies focused on problem solving, adaptability, communication, integrity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Prior to starting your traineeship, all successful candidates are required to complete the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice.
• If offered a trainee role with a 2028 start date and have not yet enrolled on the Diploma, the firm will fund some postgraduate tuition.
• Competencies are used to shape early careers recruitment; potential is assessed, not required experience.

Skills

IT literate

Commercial focus

Communication skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma in Professional Legal Practice

Job description

Weightmans is seeking trainee solicitors for a September 2028 intake. Candidates must complete the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice before starting the traineeship.

The firm offers to fund part of postgraduate tuition if a 2028 start applies and the applicant has not yet enrolled. Weightmans emphasises potential over experience, with competencies focused on problem solving, adaptability, communication, integrity and teamwork.