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Training Contract/Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship

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Weightmans

10d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Liverpool

AI generated summary

  • You should possess LPC or pursue a graduate solicitor apprenticeship, demonstrate strong problem-solving, communication, adaptability, and integrity, and be customer-centric and emotionally resilient.
  • You will gain diverse experience across various business areas, completing tasks with support from supervisors and mentors to meet solicitor qualification requirements.

Requirements

  • You can apply to complete our training contract if you are currently studying towards, or have completed, the Legal Practice Course (LPC). If you have not yet commenced the LPC, you can become a trainee solicitor by following our graduate solicitor apprenticeship pathway to qualification.
  • Our aim is that our qualified solicitors will possess the below competencies as they progress through and complete their programme.
  • Reasons and problem solves effectively with complex data and information and learns quickly
  • Plans, organises, prioritises and manages resources and time
  • IT literate
  • Has a strong commercial focus
  • Emotionally resilient, mature and positive when the going gets tough
  • Customer-centric — both internal and external
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Demonstrates integrity
  • Is achievement-driven, shows initiative, takes responsibility with a ‘can do’ attitude
  • Committed to continuous improvement
  • Attends to the detail and is quality minded
  • Self‐aware — knows own strengths and weaknesses
  • Demonstrates effective communication both verbally and in writing
  • Assertive and socially confident
  • Influential and persuasive
  • Team player and team builder who networks effectively
  • Diplomatic, tactful and empathic
  • Interpersonally skilled, reads people and situations and then adapts accordingly
  • Aware of and propagates a positive and professional image and persona

Responsibilities

  • Our trainee programmes will provide you with excellent training and experience across seats in different areas of the business, which will include everything which is required for your qualification to solicitor.
  • During this time, you will be given the opportunity to complete a range of different work with a robust support network of supervision and mentoring.

FAQs

What is the start date for the Training Contract/Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship?

The roles are for a September 2026 start.

What qualifications do I need to apply for the training contract?

You can apply if you are currently studying towards, or have completed, the Legal Practice Course (LPC). If you have not yet commenced the LPC, you can follow the graduate solicitor apprenticeship pathway to qualification.

When is the application deadline?

The application deadline is Thursday 30 January 2025 at 12 noon.

What stages are involved in the application process?

The application process includes four stages: 1st Stage - application submission; 2nd Stage - Hipo-I (interactive online assessment); 3rd Stage - virtual interviews during the week commencing Monday 24 March 2025; and 4th Stage - in-person assessment centre during the weeks commencing Monday 14 April 2025 and Monday 21 April 2025.

Are there any alternative dates for interviews or the in-person assessment centre?

No, there are no alternative dates available for interviews or the in-person assessment centre.

What kind of support will I receive during the training programme?

You will receive excellent training, experience across different areas of the business, and a robust support network of supervision and mentoring.

What competencies are you looking for in candidates?

Candidates should demonstrate problem-solving abilities, planning and organizational skills, IT literacy, strong commercial focus, emotional resilience, customer-centricity, flexibility, integrity, achievement-driven attitude, continuous improvement commitment, attention to detail, effective communication, assertiveness, and interpersonal skills.

What benefits does Weightmans offer to employees?

Weightmans offers a range of benefits including 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, hybrid working, healthcare cover, pension plan, life insurance, interest-free travel loan scheme, employee assistance programme, discounted gym and dental memberships, cycle to work scheme, and a recognition scheme.

Is Weightmans an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Weightmans is committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities.

Do you accept applications from part-time or job share candidates?

Yes, we are open to part-time and job share applicants.

What is the background checking process for successful candidates?

The successful candidate will be subject to a standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks.

Will candidates need to prove their eligibility to work in the UK?

Yes, eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. Candidates must either have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.

Weightmans

Helping businesses and people with all their legal needs

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1827
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Weightmans is a leading UK law firm providing a full range of legal services to businesses, government bodies, and individuals. Their ultimate mission is to deliver innovative and practical legal solutions that meet clients' diverse needs and exceed expectations. The firm's purpose revolves around fostering long-term client relationships built on trust and delivering strategic advice and support that helps clients navigate legal challenges effectively. Weightmans aims to uphold high standards of integrity and professionalism while contributing positively to the communities they serve through pro bono work and social responsibility initiatives.

Benefits

  • Our benefits package

    28 days holiday Flexibility and hybrid working: Dividing work time between home and office to give flexibility and work/life balance (for most roles but a small number cannot be performed at home) Healthcare cover: individual healthcare cover with the option to add partners and children at your expense Pension plan: we will match your contributions up to a maximum of 4% during your first two years of service, and up to a maximum of 6% thereafter Life insurance: 4 x salary Travel loan scheme: allows you to purchase an annual pass and have the money deducted from your net wages each month Employee care scheme: a confidential, external 24hr helpline Discounted gym membership Dental scheme: the dental scheme is an employee-funded scheme that will allow you to re-claim against any dental expenses that you incur. Cycle to work scheme: the cycle to work scheme is a government initiative, which aims to make cycling a more attractive way of commuting to work. Employees can take advantage of significant savings and all the benefits that cycling has to offer. Offers & discounts: great offers and discounts for all employees. We have some national offers, which can be used across all offices and some which are specifically designed for individual offices. * Subject to role and business requirements We also operate an Employee Recognition Scheme that encourages an environment of recognition through peer to peer nominations and a culture of celebrating success.