Let's invest in your future
At Gowling WLG, we believe everyone brings something different. Our training contract is the perfect gateway to a legal career built on real impact, genuine support, and opportunities to shape your own path.
What is a training contract?
A two year route to qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales, counting as Qualifying Work Experience under the SQE. You'll work across four practice groups (Real Estate, Corporate Finance & Tax, Dispute Resolution, and Commercial, Employment & Pensions), completing four six month seats and gaining exposure to sector work, client opportunities, and even international secondments.
What you'll get
- Competitive salary: £52,000 in London, £35,000 in Birmingham (rising to £56,000 and £38,000 in year two)
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Personalised support through every seat rotation
- Sponsored study and maintenance grants for any postgraduate qualifications needed beforehand
Who can apply
Open to graduates of any discipline, penultimate year law students, and final year non law students. No minimum A Level or degree classification required.
How to apply
Applications open every September and close in November, with four stages: application form, online assessment, video interview, and assessment centre (held January and February). Offers are made two years ahead of your start date, giving you time to complete any required study.
Register your interest today and take the first step towards a career at Gowling WLG
About us
Gowling WLG gives opportunities for aspiring lawyers to work with experts across a range of practice areas.
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Let's invest in your future
At Gowling WLG, we believe everyone brings something different. Our training contract is the perfect gateway to a legal career built on real impact, genuine support, and opportunities to shape your own path.
What is a training contract?
A two year route to qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales, counting as Qualifying Work Experience under the SQE. You'll work across four practice groups (Real Estate, Corporate Finance & Tax, Dispute Resolution, and Commercial, Employment & Pensions), completing four six month seats and gaining exposure to sector work, client opportunities, and even international secondments.
What you'll get
- Competitive salary: £52,000 in London, £35,000 in Birmingham (rising to £56,000 and £38,000 in year two)
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Personalised support through every seat rotation
- Sponsored study and maintenance grants for any postgraduate qualifications needed beforehand
Who can apply
Open to graduates of any discipline, penultimate year law students, and final year non law students. No minimum A Level or degree classification required.
How to apply
Applications open every September and close in November, with four stages: application form, online assessment, video interview, and assessment centre (held January and February). Offers are made two years ahead of your start date, giving you time to complete any required study.
Register your interest today and take the first step towards a career at Gowling WLG
About us
Gowling WLG gives opportunities for aspiring lawyers to work with experts across a range of practice areas.
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