Trainee Solicitor Programme 2026 - London

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Mar 20

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Legal
London

Requirements

We are looking for dedicated, diverse candidates with a strong academic record and commercial awareness.
Eligibility Criteria:
Penultimate year or final year law undergraduate, final year non-law undergraduate or post-graduates/career changers
No minimum A-Level grade requirements
Have, or be on track for a 2:1 degree in any discipline
Dedicated to a career in law
Be a great team player
Have exceptional communication skills
Have an entrepreneurial mindset and will help drive PMC forward in our vision for the future

Responsibilities

Our training contracts are designed to offer trainees a breath of experience and consist of four seats that are rotated every six months, with the aim of providing trainees with as much exposure as possible to our business and clients. During your training contract, we will work with you to ensure that your career aspirations and interests are met, all while learning from recognised experts, taking on real responsibility and interacting with great colleagues.

Application Process

Application screening and interviews commence in April and run through to August. Please note if you have applied for our 2024 Vacation Scheme, you DO NOT need to make a separate application to our 2026 Trainee Solicitor Programme.
First stage:
The first stage consists of a competency based telephone interview with a member of the early careers team.
Second stage:
You will be required to complete a written assessment which incorporates typical tasks a trainee may be asked to complete. No prior legal knowledge is required for this.
Third stage:
The final stage consists of an interview with a partner and member of the early careers team, which will also incorporate a presentation based on a legal case study.

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Top 50 UK law firm providing a broad range of legal services tailored to businesses and individuals.

501-1000

Employees

Mission & Purpose

Penningtons Manches Cooper is a leading UK and international law firm which provides high quality legal advice tailored to both businesses and individuals. We have UK offices in the City of London, Basingstoke, Birmingham, Cambridge, Guildford, Oxford and Reading while our overseas network stretches from Asia to Europe through our presence in Singapore, Piraeus, Paris and Madrid. Our main areas of practice are dispute resolution, corporate and commercial, real estate, private client and family. We have established a strong reputation in a variety of sectors, particularly private wealth, shipping, technology and property. Our lawyers are also recognised for their expertise in life sciences, education, retail, sports and entertainment and international trade. We have a commitment to high quality legal advice which is backed by a track record which dates back over 300 years. As a member of Multilaw and the European Law Group, we have close links with law firms throughout the world.