Trainee Solicitor

The Wilkes Partnership is an ambitious, independent and growing law firm based in Birmingham and Solihull. We are looking for talented graduates to join us for a 2 year training contract commencing in September 2024, and kick-start a successful career as a Solicitor.

We know you have choices when it comes to choosing where to train. So why apply to Wilkes?

Quality first

We are widely recognised for providing some of the highest quality training contracts in the West Midlands. You will gain experience in a wide range of specialties, from private client to commercial litigation, business recovery to personal injury and clinical negligence, family to real estate. We ensure that you are given a mix of contentious and non-contentious seats, and aim to provide you with a broad spectrum of experience so you can really get to know which area of law you want to specialise in. Alongside developing your technical skills, we also place high emphasis on the additional skills you will need as a solicitor, such as networking, financial knowledge and marketing, ensuring you gain a strong foundation for future success.

Make an impact

You will definitely not be stuck doing the photocopying at Wilkes! Our trainees regularly work closely with senior solicitors and partners, meaning that you will gain direct experience of and insight into complex work. We expect all our trainees to take ownership and responsibility of their work from Day 1, balancing this with support and guidance from more experienced staff. We actively encourage curiosity and questioning, and see our Trainees as an integral part of our team.

Make friends and have fun

We are a friendly, down-to-earth bunch and promote the attitude that everyone in the firm is approachable – you won’t find a traditional “hierarchical” feel here.

Get involved

Our history is firmly embedded in Birmingham and the West Midlands and as a firm we believe we have a responsibility to make a positive impact on our local community. We encourage all staff to participate in our regular Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.

Have time for you

We do not have (or foster) an “excessive hours” culture. We aim for flexibility and balance alongside a busy workload.

Alongside a top quality training experience you will receive a starting salary of at least £22,000 per annum, increasing to £40,000 per annum upon qualification, as well as a number of great benefits, including 24 days annual leave plus additional days at Christmas, pension, life assurance and discounts on gym memberships.

Beyond the 2 years, we pride ourselves on attracting quality candidates who are the potential future leaders of the firm. We will have regular discussions with you throughout your training contract to understand your preference in the area of law you wish to pursue, and we aim to retain 100% of our Trainees at the end of their training contracts.

For further information on what we can offer you and details on how to apply, please visit our website.