Law training contract
Ready to launch your legal career with real impact?
Shoosmiths is recruiting trainee solicitors for its 2028 intake—and this is your chance to get ahead.
As a trainee, you’ll work on live cases, collaborate across legal teams, and may have the opportunity to go on secondment. You’ll rotate through four six-month seats, gaining hands-on experience in areas like commercial, corporate, litigation, and real estate—with opportunities to explore specialist teams too.
Locations: Scotland, Birmingham, London, Leeds, Manchester
Start Date: September 2028
What you’ll do:
- Work directly with clients and partners
- Develop legal and commercial skills
- Develop skills in business development and client management
- Take initiative, manage deadlines, and contribute to real legal outcomes
Who can apply:
Applications are open to students from all degree backgrounds—including non-law and career changers. If you're studying law, you’ll need to be in at least your penultimate year. If you're studying a non-law degree, you should be in your final year when applying.
