Trainee Solicitor Programme 2029

Gordons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technology allowance

Benefits package

PGDL/SQE sponsorship

Job summary

Goodwin's two-year Trainee Solicitor Programme offers four six-month seats across the firm’s practice and industry groups, with a thorough induction and ongoing professional development. The programme provides department-specific and firmwide training, plus structured feedback after each seat to support progression.

First-year salary is £55,000, rising to £60,000 in year two. The firm sponsors the PGDL and SQE 1/2 with maintenance grants (£12k and £18k) and a £1,000 technology allowance, plus a

Qualifications

• Two-year trainee solicitor programme with four six-month seats across practice and industry groups.
• Induction, department-specific and firmwide training, plus ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Complete four six-month seats across practice and industry groups.
• Receive structured feedback after each seat to support progression.

Job description

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Goodwin’s two-year Trainee Solicitor Programme is designed to support a seamless transition from talented student to professional lawyer. Trainees complete four six-month seats across the firm’s practice and industry groups.

The programme includes a comprehensive induction, department-specific and firmwide training, ongoing professional development and structured feedback throughout each seat.

What is on offer?

First year salary of £55,000, rising to £60,000 in the second year. Goodwin sponsors the PGDL where applicable and the LLM SQE 1 and 2 course, with maintenance grants of £12,000 for the PGDL year and £18,000 for the SQE LLM year. Future trainees also receive a £1,000 technology allowance.

Trainees have access to Goodwin’s benefits package.

Application process

Applications are reviewed after the closing date. Candidates who progress will be invited to complete an asynchronous video interview. If successful through that stage, candidates will progress to an in-person assessment centre. Successful candidates will then have a second stage assessment and interview.

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