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Meet Sienna

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Sienna studied Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge and joined the firm as a trainee in March 2026. Why did you apply to Slaughter and May? Beyond its reputation for excellence, one of the

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Meet Libby

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Libby studied Law at the University of Exeter and joined the firm as a trainee in March 2026.  Why did you apply to Slaughter and May?  I knew I wanted to train at a firm that worked on high

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Meet William

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William studied Law at the University of Durham and joined the firm as a trainee in March 2026. Why did you apply to Slaughter and May? I originally applied for the summer work experience scheme in my

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Meet Florence - Second Seat Trainee

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Florence studied Social Sciences at Durham and is currently in the second seat of her training contract.  Why did you apply to Slaughter and May? I attended a university event which introduced me

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Meet Jack - Trainee

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Jack studied Law at LSE and started his training contract in March 2025.  Why did you apply to Slaughter and May?  While applying to various firms during university, what set Slaughter and M

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Meet Corey - Trainee

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Corey studied Law at Cardiff University and started his training contract in March 2025.  Why did you apply to Slaughter and May?  I applied to Slaughter and May after attending a recruitmen

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Meet Mayowa - Trainee

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Mayowa studied Law at UCL and is currently in the first seat of her training contract at Slaughter and May.  Why did you apply to Slaughter and May?  Primarily, I applied to Slaughter and Ma

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How to become a solicitor with or without a law degree

Training and progression

Take a peek at the road ahead if you wish to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales.

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Eight ways to impress law firms on open days

Vacation schemes and work experience

Let’s be clear: open days are not the poor relation to vacation schemes. Consider them a valuable way to research the legal profession and prove your commitment to a graduate career in law.

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Which law firms will fund your SQE preparation, LPC and PGDL course fees and pay maintenance costs?

Training and progression

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.

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