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Future trainee James was attracted to Latham’s distinctive culture and the quality and breadth of training available. After completing a vacation scheme in London, he is looking forward to returning to the firm as a trainee.

Having lived all over the world, future trainee Daniella always wanted to work at a truly international law firm, with colleagues from a wide variety of backgrounds. After completing a vacation scheme in London, she is looking forward to returning to the firm as a trainee.

Driven to pursue a career in commercial law by a love of the structure and order that law imposes on the world, future trainee Zyna was attracted to Latham’s ‘one firm’ approach. Having completed a vacation scheme in London, she is looking forward to returning to the firm as a trainee.

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background: I am a final-year law student at the University of Manchester. I grew up in the UAE and moved to the UK for sixth form, where I studied mathematics, chemistry, and economics at A-level.

Each summer we survey leading law firms about their trainee solicitor starting salaries. See our 2024 results below... just make sure you think about the whole package (size of firm, type of clients, areas of practice, quality of training) before applying.

Do law firms really pay for the SQE and the other routes to qualify as a solicitor? Yes, many do. We list the top firms offering sponsorship for your postgraduate law studies from 2024 onwards and also point to other sources of funding, including scholarships and loans.