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Training Contract 2027

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Gateley

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Legal
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You should be driven, adaptable, and collaborative, with a growth mindset, strong time management, commercial awareness, relationship-building skills, and a commitment to excellence.
  • You will engage directly with clients, gain hands-on experience in various legal areas, receive mentoring, and participate in training while taking on increasing responsibilities in your team.

Requirements

  • Your Path to a Rewarding Legal Career Starts Here
  • Are you a driven and ambitious individual with a passion for law? Gateley is offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring solicitors to join our training contract starting in 2027.
  • This route is available to anyone studying a law or non-law degree, with or without the PGDL/LPC/other post-graduate qualifications.
  • For those studying a non-law degree you will need to have graduated by Summer 2025 in order to study the PGDL, followed by the full-time LLM (SQE1&2) before joining us in September 2027.
  • For those studying law (with no postgraduate study), you will be required to study the full-time LLM (SQE1&2) before starting your training contract in September 2027.
  • For those who have completed the LPC, you will join us in September 2027 on the Professional Skills Course route to qualification.
  • What We’re Looking For
  • At Gateley, we seek candidates who bring a blend of key soft skills and a passion for personal and professional growth. Here’s what we value:
  • Growth Mindset: We want people who are eager to develop, learn, and improve continuously, embracing challenges and actively seeking opportunities for self-improvement.
  • Collaboration: Teamwork is at the heart of what we do. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working with others, communicate effectively, and are committed to achieving collective success.
  • Time Optimisation: The ability to manage time efficiently and prioritise effectively is essential. We value candidates who can organise their work to deliver the best results under pressure.
  • Personal Responsibility: Accountability matters. We want individuals who take ownership of their work, make considered decisions, and are committed to delivering excellence.
  • Commercial Awareness: Our trainees need to understand the business world, spot opportunities, and think commercially to support our clients effectively. We’re looking for people who are curious about how their work contributes to broader business objectives.
  • Relationship Management: Building and nurturing strong professional relationships is key to success. We value those who can connect with others, network confidently, and build trust.
  • Resilience: A legal career can be demanding. We seek individuals who are adaptable, recover quickly from setbacks, and remain positive and focused under pressure.
  • Pride in Work: We’re after candidates who take pride in delivering high-quality work and always strive to meet and exceed expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Comprehensive Training: Our training contract provides a balanced mix of on-the-job learning and formal training sessions. You will receive supervision and mentoring from highly-experienced solicitors, complemented by soft skills development training and quarterly coaching sessions from our talent development team. Our team of professional support lawyers will also provide regular technical training.
  • Four six-month seats, giving you well-rounded exposure to a number of areas of law.
  • Client Interaction: Engage directly with clients, building your confidence and professional network. You will have opportunities to work directly with clients allowing you to build your client-care and communication skills. Your progress and performance will be discussed regularly with you as well as more formally at your mid- and end-of-seat reviews.
  • From day one in your first seat, you will be given as much responsibility as possible and will play a crucial role in your team.
  • The chance to be based from our Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham or Reading offices. This year we are also offering the opportunity to have a split role between our Reading and Guildford office.

FAQs

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

You can apply with either a law or non-law degree. If you have a non-law degree, you need to graduate by Summer 2025 and complete a PGDL, followed by a full-time LLM (SQE1&2) before joining in September 2027. Law graduates without postgraduate study will also need to complete the full-time LLM (SQE1&2) prior to the training contract.

How long is the training contract?

The training contract consists of four six-month seats, offering a well-rounded exposure to various areas of law.

What kind of training will I receive during the contract?

You will receive a mix of on-the-job learning, formal training sessions, supervision and mentoring from experienced solicitors, along with coaching sessions from the talent development team.

Where can I be based during my training contract?

You can be based in our Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Nottingham, or Reading offices. There is also an opportunity for a split role between our Reading and Guildford offices.

What is the application deadline for the training contract?

The application deadline is 31st January 2025.

What does the assessment process involve?

The assessment process includes an online application form, an interactive assessment, a video assessment, an assessment center, and a summer vacation placement.

Are there opportunities for client interaction during the training contract?

Yes, you will engage directly with clients from day one, which will help you build confidence and professional networks while enhancing your client-care and communication skills.

Is there a salary for the training contract?

Yes, there is a competitive remuneration package for trainees, along with opportunities for an annual bonus based on individual performance.

Does Gateley offer visa sponsorship for this role?

No, due to changes in the UK Government’s minimum salary requirements, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this level of role.

What is the company culture like at Gateley?

Gateley promotes a forward-thinking, collaborative culture, emphasizing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and a commitment to high-quality work. The company values team spirit and recognizes individuals who embody these values through annual awards.

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Gateley

We are Gateley, a legal and professional services group.

Law
Industry
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Mission & Purpose

Passionate problem solvers, we get our kicks from finding the right answers and getting our clients where they need to be. Since arriving as the new kids on the block all those years ago, we’ve earned our stripes in the legal industry, building a leading name and a revered reputation. It’s why we went Plc – the UK’s first commercial law firm to do so. It’s why we’re pushing the limits of what a legal and professional business can offer. Our diverse team is made up of experts in all areas of law and business. But it’s about more than just their expertise. It’s about being straight talking. We deliver all this advice in simple, clear, everyday language, so you spend less time decoding jargon and more time focusing on what's important to you.