2027 & 2028 Trainee Solicitor Programme

Law Society; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid PPC fees

Salary during PPC

Rotations throughout the business

Bike to work scheme

Work life balance

Learning and development opportunities

Paid leave

Job summary

Fieldfisher Ireland LLP is inviting applications for their 2027 & 2028 Trainee Solicitor Programme. The role includes multiple rotations across firm practice areas, giving immersive experience and early responsibility under Partners and senior colleagues.

You will gain practical training, ongoing feedback, and opportunities to develop a global client base within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. A dedicated buddy will support your career development from day one.

Qualifications

• Graduates from all degree disciplines are welcome to apply.
• Final year students encouraged to apply.
• Penultimate year students encouraged to apply.

Skills

Bright & academically capability

Team player

Able to work in fast-paced environment

Education

All degree disciplines

Job description

Fieldfisher Ireland LLP is a European law firm with market leading practices across many of the world’s most dynamic sectors. Fieldfisher growing network includes more than 2,200 people across 28 offices throughout Europe, China and Silicon Valley (USA), delivering highly commercial advice grounded in a deep understanding of their clients’ needs.

Fieldfisher act for a wide range of clients, including major social media platforms, high street brands, pharmaceutical and life sciences companies, energy suppliers, banks and global technology leaders. Clients choose Fieldfisher for their commercial, pragmatic and innovative approach, delivered on time and on budget.

Fieldfisher is a full service law firm with expertise that stretches across a number of specialist areas including:

• Public and Regulatory Law
• Commercial Property
• Insolvency and Restructuring
• Banking and Finance
• Corporate and Commercial
• Employment
• Planning and Environmental
• Litigation
• Renewable Energy
• Data Protection and Privacy
• Technology

Fieldfisher is now accepting applications for 2027 & 2028 Trainee Solicitor Programme.

During your training contract, you will complete a number of rotations throughout the firm, giving you an immersive understanding of how the business operates. Each rotation is designed to help you discover where your strengths lie, what type of work excites you, and ultimately which area you may wish to qualify into and build your future career. As you move through the programme, you won’t just observe, you’ll contribute meaningfully from day one. You’ll gain practical, hands on experience, work closely with Partners and senior colleagues, and be trusted with real responsibility that allows you to feel fully embedded within each team. This is your opportunity to develop confidence, sharpen your skills, and experience the pace and variety of life as a Trainee Solicitor.

Fieldfisher is a law firm built around people and are committed to investing their time and resources into each one of their Trainees. From day you, you will be paired with your own dedicated "buddy" and will have regular day-to-day access to Partners, Associates and Solicitors of all levels. Your training contract marks the beginning of your career at Fieldfisher Ireland LLP and reflects our long standing commitment to developing, supporting and retaining exceptional talent. You’ll benefit from continuous personal and professional development, structured learning opportunities, and the guidance of experienced colleagues who want to see you succeed. All of this takes place within a fast paced, collaborative environment where you’re encouraged to ask questions, take ownership and grow with confidence.

A training contract with Fieldfisher Ireland LLP will equip you with the skills, training and support needed to become a highly capable legal professional. You’ll gain access to an impressive international network and a diverse global client base, giving you the platform to build your reputation, expand your horizons and begin shaping a name for yourself within the legal world.

They invite you to become part of their growing team and look forward to receiving your application.

Who should apply:

They welcome applications from:

• All graduates from all degree disciplines;
• All final year students;
• All penultimate year students.

What they look for in Trainees:

• Bright & academically capability
• Team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

They offer our Trainees a competitive salary and compensation package including

• Fully paid fees for PPC
• Competitive salary (including full salary payment whilst attending PPC)
• Rotations throughout the business
• Bike to work scheme
• Work life balance
• On-going performance feedback to help you grow professionally
• Learning and development opportunities
• Paid leave including wedding / maternity / paternity leave
• Buddy System
• Life assurance
• Disability benefit
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Medical benefits
• Book Club
• Early finish on public holiday weekends
• Sports and social club

Fieldfisher Ireland LLP Values

Fieldfisher Ireland LLP Values are at the heart of everything they do, and they commit to upholding these Values to each other, to clients and to communities.

• People First: to put colleagues, clients and communities at the forefront of all they do.
• Embracing ESG: to collectively leave things better than they found them.
• Collaboration: as the catalyst for success.

Please note Fieldfisher Ireland LLP aims to ensure equality of opportunity and they are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.