Trainee Solicitor

23 hours ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Blake Morgan LLP Full time £80,000 - £100,000 per year

We are keen to receive applications from future lawyers with ambition to become qualified via the Training Contract route. Openings exist for those looking to commence training from our London, Cardiff, Thames Valley and Southampton offices from September 2027 to September 2028.

When recruiting our trainee solicitors we are looking for ability, enthusiasm, commitment and contribution. We recruit high-calibre people with proven analytical ability, strong interpersonal skills, good commercial awareness and an excellent academic record. We look for individuals with a record of significant personal achievement, who are willing and flexible, and who care about their communities as much as we do.

Interested candidates must have -or be studying for- a degree level qualification, with the expectation of achieving a 2:1 or above. We welcome applications from individuals with a non-Law degree who have the intent of completing a the SQE, in addition to applications from those with a Bachelors degree in Law. All future Trainees will be required to have successfully completed their SQE1 (or LPC) at the start of their period of training.

Training Structure

Our training contract consists of four six-month seats in various areas of the business giving you a wide range of experience and opportunity. We offer a varied rotation of seat choices which will enable you to build experience, apply your legal knowledge and develop a broad range of skills which will lay the foundation for your future career wherever you choose to specialise.

Seat options are usually available across our Business Groups:

  • Banking and Finance
  • Commercial and Charities
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Recoveries and Travel
  • Construction
  • Corporate
  • Employment, Pensions, Benefits & Immigration
  • Private Client
  • Property Services
  • Regulatory
  • Risk & Compliance

Our trainees enjoy a wide support network who will be with you from the day you join through to qualification. The network includes your seat supervisor, assigned mentor, regional training partner, training principal and the other trainees. As a member of the team you will be invited to attend client meetings, networking events, and a series of training sessions to help you develop your own knowledge, skills and confidence.

Our Culture and Environment

We pride ourselves on our Personality, which is weaved into everything we do for our colleagues, clients and communities alike. We have created an environment underpinned by our "ACTS framework" that places high value on being
A
stute (commercially),
C
ommitted,
T
eam playing and
S
traightforward. It's part of the way we like to do things.

If you wish to work amongst colleagues with these behaviours, then you will find yourself amongst likeminded individuals at Blake Morgan.

We work as one team and believe in supporting our colleagues to strengthen the firm. We act honestly and openly in all that we do. We care for our communities and encourage all our people to actively participate in our sports, social and charitable activities. We foster a mature and smart flexible working environment which is family friendly. We also offer opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge and to progress within the firm via our Blake Morgan Academy.

Please click apply to be redirected to our online portal. Your application should highlight your particular interest in a career in law, and evidence the skills and attributes required of a successful lawyer – including attention to detail, research and individuality.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 15th February 2026.

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